Punakaiki Pancake Rocks and Blowholes is a scenic lookout Punakaiki located in New Zealand.
Punakaiki New Zealand
A beautiful natural phenomenon that still baffles geologists. Worth the stop if driving by. Time it with high tide if you want to see the blow hole.
Free DOC walkway to see the Rocks, with several bird colonies. Parking , cafes , and toilets available opposite.
Amazing rock formations created by nature over millions of years. Nice walking path . Formations and caves creates great scenery of splashing waves. Expect to spend about 30 minutes walking around.
The best chance of seeing a blowhole spout is at high tide . The local iSite posts high tide on a board outside each day.
Magical place!! Go around sunset and even when it's windy !! The waves clash on the rocks! It's a spectacle!
Just about 20 minutes very easy walk. Worth for stop!
You need to time your visit to coincide with the tide if you want to get the full effect of the blow holes. But, even if your timing doesn't work out, this is a 'must stop' sight.
Do try on truman track too~~
You need to check the tide up and down schedule for blowhole
Unique limestone formations on the Tasman Sea
Aim to get to the blow holes by high tide . You'll be lucky to see the full impact though
Best to see on stormy seas. Very nice
Have to be there during high tide . Good walkway to the rocks
It takes around 30 - 45 minutes to walk around and to experience the impressive nature.
Check tide times for when the blow holes will be on their best displays.
High tide now is 9am/9pm so it's hard to catch the blow holes. Pancake rocks still nice though.
We drove across the country to see these rocks. They're okay..
Amazing views - do the whole loop
Go there on a wild, rough windy day!
Surreal and great when the storm is coming
The power of nature
Go at high tide when the sea is rough for big blows
Didn't really blow but oh well !
Niiiice!
Très joli et super impressionant! ????????
Had a really decent almond cappuccino. And the pancakes with berries were nice, too. Not too sweet, quite fluffy. - Diana von Webel