Pancake Rocks
Fee required
Parking available
Wheelchair accessible
A strange geological landscape in Punakaiki, New Zealand, known for pancake-shaped rock formations and blowholes that erupt with water.

πŸ“œ Heavily eroded limestone area with unique pancake-shaped rock formations.
πŸ” Sea bursts through blowholes during high tides, creating geyser effects.

Why Go

🌊 Witness powerful blowholes
🚢 Easy, paved walking track (1.1 km loop, 20 min)
πŸ“Έ Spectacular geological oddities & coastal views
πŸ‘¨β€πŸ‘©β€πŸ‘§β€πŸ‘¦ Great for children, wheelchair accessible (with assistance)

Why Avoid

🚫 No dogs allowed
⚠️ Can be very crowded, especially at high tide
πŸ§— Climbing on rocks is unsafe and prohibited

Tips

⏰ Visit at high tide for the best blowhole display
πŸšΆβ€β™€οΈ Explore at low tide to access beach caves and waterfalls
🚫 Stay on formed paths and behind safety barriers

Cost

πŸ’° Voluntary entrance fee.

Hours

πŸ•’ Best viewed at high tide.

πŸ…ΏοΈ Parking

Fees apply: $5/hour or $20/day (free for first 20 min).
Debit/credit card payments only, no cash.
Annual permits available online.

Last updated 9 days ago

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