Punakaiki

Among the settlements of New Zealand’s West Coast, Punakaiki stands out for the Pancake Rocks, layered limestone formations on the Tasman Sea. These coastal cliffs lie within Paparoa National Park, where rain, forest and sea have shaped a dramatic stretch of shoreline. At high tide, water is forced through narrow channels in the rocks, creating the famous Punakaiki blowholes. Established in 1987, the national park also protects limestone country, native forest and parts of the Paparoa Range. Punakaiki is a key stop on the coastal road between Westport and Greymouth. Find related webcams in the surrounding area to build a fuller picture of the West Coast.

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