New Zealand Pancake Rocks, New Zealand
The Pancake Rocks near Punakaiki at the West Coast of New Zealands South Island are a heavily eroded limestone rocks where the sea bursts through several vertical blowholes. They are the most visited natural attraction on the West Coast with good reason. These ancient formations are a true wonder of nature - and they really do look like pancakes!
Photography Tips
Check weatherforecast, there are often bad conditions at the West coast.
Travel Information
From the car parking place it is only a short walk to the rocks. In 1 hour to will see everything but you can of course spend more time if you like e.g. catch the best moments when light is perfect and water blows through one of the blow holes.
Spot Type
Outdoor
Crowd Factor
Just a few people
Best Timing
Sunset
Sunrise & Sunset
05:52 - 21:11
| current local time: 19:32
Photo Themes
nature
pancake rocks
rocks
Locations
nz
South island
Punakaiki
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