Punakaiki Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Pancake Rocks which includes rocky coastline
Pancake Rocks which includes rocky coastline
Pancake Rocks featuring a river or creek and tranquil scenes
Punakaiki which includes waves, mist or fog and a sunset
Punakaiki showing rugged coastline, a sandy beach and landscape views
Scenic Hotel Punakaiki

Scenic Hotel Punakaiki

4 out of 5
4237 State Highway 6 Punakaiki
The price is 3.329.627 ₫ per night from 2 Mar to 3 Mar
3.329.627 ₫
3.829.071 ₫ total
2 Mar - 3 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach hotel in Punakaiki. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (795 reviews)
Location is amazing. We were in a rainforest room on the hill side of the main road but had a sea view still. Room was very nice & large with deck. Underpass leads to restaurant & beach so easy to cross. The walk on the track to Pancakes Rocks is scenic and saves driving. Dinner (venison ribs) was ...

Reviewed on 28 Feb 2026

Scenic Hotel Punakaiki
Punakaiki Beach Camp

Punakaiki Beach Camp

2 out of 5
5 Owen Street Punakaiki
The price is 1.851.680 ₫ per night from 1 Mar to 2 Mar
1.851.680 ₫
2.129.432 ₫ total
1 Mar - 2 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this campsite in Punakaiki. Enjoy free parking, a beach locale and a garden. Popular attractions Pororari River Track and Punakaiki Beach are located ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (60 reviews)
Nice place to stay right on the beach and river

Reviewed on 28 Feb 2026

Punakaiki Beach Camp
Punakaiki Beachfront Motels

Punakaiki Beachfront Motels

3 out of 5
56 Punakaiki Road Punakaiki
The price is 2.853.986 ₫ per night from 24 Mar to 25 Mar
2.853.986 ₫
3.282.061 ₫ total
24 Mar - 25 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach motel in Punakaiki. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a garden. Popular attractions Pororari River Track and Pancake Rocks are located ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (351 reviews)
Excellent accommodation close to beach

Reviewed on 14 Feb 2026

Punakaiki Beachfront Motels
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Punakaiki Beach Camp

Punakaiki Beach Camp

2 out of 5
5 Owen Street Punakaiki
Stay at this campsite in Punakaiki. Enjoy free parking, a beach locale and a garden. Popular attractions Pororari River Track and Punakaiki Beach are located ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (60 reviews)
Nice place to stay right on the beach and river

Reviewed on 28 Feb 2026

Punakaiki Beach Camp
Nikauscapes - Hot Tub in Punakaiki village

Nikauscapes - Hot Tub in Punakaiki village

3 out of 5
22 Punakaiki Road Punakaiki West Coast Region
Stay at this spa cottage in Punakaiki. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Popular attractions Pororari River Track and Punakaiki Beach are ...
8/10 Very Good! (3 reviews)
Reasonable cooking facilities

Reviewed on 20 Feb 2026

Nikauscapes - Hot Tub in Punakaiki village
Seascapes Holiday House

Seascapes Holiday House

3.5 out of 5
5 Owen Street Punakaiki
Stay at this beach holiday home in Punakaiki. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a beach locale. Popular attractions Pororari River Track and Punakaiki Beach ...
7/10 Good! (6 reviews)
Great spot on the west coast. Excellent seaside home, sleeping to the sound of the surf. Clean and comfortable.

Reviewed on 18 Apr 2024

Seascapes Holiday House
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Reviews of Punakaiki

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Top destination
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5/5 - Excellent

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Really friendly cafe opposite the pancake rocks.

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