1-Day Marvel at Blaketown's Pancake Rocks

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by Amelia

May 8, 2024 · 1 min read

Blaketown 1 Day Itinerary

Embark on a one-day adventure in Blaketown, where the wild West Coast of New Zealand awaits. Your journey begins with a 2-hour exploration of the Pancake Rocks and Blowholes Walk, an extraordinary natural phenomenon where the ocean surges through eroded limestone, creating a spectacular display. Witness the layered rock formations that resemble giant stacks of pancakes, and feel the thunderous roar of the blowholes as they spout sea spray into the air. Just a stone's throw away, spend another 2 hours in Punakaiki, a coastal treasure nestled within the same address. Here, immerse yourself in the serene beauty of the Tasman Sea and the lush native bush. This compact itinerary is designed to showcase the geological wonders and coastal charm of Blaketown, offering an unforgettable experience for nature lovers and adventure seekers alike.

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1 Day in Blaketown Itinerary: Day 1

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Pancake Rocks and Blowholes Walk

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Kickstart your Blaketown adventure with the mesmerizing Pancake Rocks and Blowholes Walk, a natural wonder that promises to be the highlight of your day. As the first stop on your itinerary, allow yourself to be captivated by the unique limestone formations that resemble stacks of pancakes. Over millions of years, the ocean's forces have sculpted these rocks into the breathtaking shapes you see today. During high tide, witness the dramatic blowholes as they spout seawater into the air, an awe-inspiring display of nature's power. Set aside two hours to fully immerse yourself in this geological spectacle, located on the West Coast 7873, New Zealand.

Attraction Info

  • West Coast 7873, New Zealand
  • Suggested tour duration: 2-3 hour
  • Open 24 hours

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Pancake Rocks Cafe
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Jacob's Grill
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Punakaiki

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Continue your journey of discovery at Punakaiki, a charming coastal enclave that shares its name with the nearby Pancake Rocks. Just a stone's throw away from your first stop, Punakaiki is not only the gateway to the Pancake Rocks but also a serene spot to relax and reflect on the natural beauty you've experienced. Spend another two hours exploring this quaint area, where the roar of the ocean and the whispers of the wind create a symphony that complements the stunning scenery. Located at Pancake Rocks and Blowholes Walk, West Coast 7873, New Zealand, Punakaiki is a place where memories are made and the spirit of adventure is alive.

Attraction Info

  • Pancake Rocks and Blowholes Walk, West Coast 7873, New Zealand
  • Suggested tour duration: 2-3 hour
  • Open 24 hours
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4.2/5Very Good72 Reviews
Punakaiki
|0.61km from Pancake Rocks Lookout
4.6/53 Reviews
4.6/5Outstanding3 Reviews
Punakaiki
|1.12km from Pancake Rocks Lookout

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New Zealand's Great Ocean Road is located on the wild and majestic west coast. The stones here look like lasagna and are said to have been formed 35 million years ago.
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Pancake Rocks and Blowholes Walk
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Highlights:
Punakaiki is a small village, and there is a famous attraction here, which is a stone like a lasagna and a cave that can spray the sea water up to a height of tens of meters. This spectacle is all due to the power of nature, due to weathering and erosion.
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Highlights:
Punakaiki is a small community on the west coast of New Zealand's South Island, on the edge of Paparoa National Park. The Pancake Rocks are located to the south of the village and are a popular area for tourists. Melaleuca is a heavily eroded limestone area where seawater erupts through numerous vertical blowholes at high tide. The tide and rock together form the main tourist feature of the area. Today, the Melaleuca Stone Rock Scenic Area has built a large number of walking trails for tourists to visit at close range, some of which can be used by wheelchairs, and some are built as stairs to reach the rocks below.
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In the central street of the small town, you can find a wooden sign that reads Hokitika Beach Access, and you can see a very magnificent beach when you walk in. On a sunny day, green grass, blue sky and white clouds, black sand with white stones. There are also artworks made from trees by artists from all over the beach, which are very beautiful!
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