Paparoa National Park

(27,818 ha), established in 1987, is on the West Coast of the South Island between Westport and Greymouth. A rugged and lovely coastal area, it includes the Pancake Rocks at Punakaiki.

Things to do in Paparoa National Park:

• Go on a coastal walk
• Visit the Pancake rocks at high tide and watch the blow
• holes do their stuff
• Hike one of the inland tracks and discover the limestone formations
• Go paddling along the relaxing Pororari River
• Take your torch, warm clothes and sturdy footwear then explore the caves around Punakaiki