Pancake Rocks and Blowholes

Why go

Layered limestone stacks rise above a short coastal loop at Punakaiki. At suitable tide and swell, water surges through caverns and blowholes beneath the viewing platforms. At Pancake Rocks and Blowholes, these supported details reward close attention; the character of Pancake Rocks and Blowholes becomes clearer when they are considered together.

What to look for

• Layered limestone stacks rise above a short coastal loop at Punakaiki.
• At suitable tide and swell, water surges through caverns and blowholes beneath the viewing platforms.

Useful to know

• Check tide and sea conditions, keep behind barriers, and expect spray and slippery surfaces.

Your next visit

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