Paparoa National Park

Travel Guide

Punakaiki showing rocky coastline, general coastal views and a sandy beach
West Coast New Zealand which includes a pebble beach and rugged coastline
West Coast New Zealand which includes rugged coastline and a sandy beach
Punakaiki featuring a beach, a sunset and rugged coastline
Pororari River Track
Scenic Hotel Punakaiki
Scenic Hotel Punakaiki
4 out of 5
4237 State Highway 6, Punakaiki
The price is AED 289 per night from Jul 2 to Jul 3
AED 289
AED 336 total
2 Jul - 3 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star beach hotel in Punakaiki. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (719 reviews)
"Amazing views and location to the recommended hikes and sites. Food options in the area were slim but all the food we had at the hotel was awesome."

Reviewed on 18 June 2025

Scenic Hotel Punakaiki
Copthorne Hotel Greymouth
Copthorne Hotel Greymouth
4 out of 5
32 Mawhera Quay, Greymouth
The price is AED 345 per night from Jun 25 to Jun 26
AED 345
AED 397 total
25 Jun - 26 Jun
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this eco-certified hotel in Greymouth. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
7.4/10 Good! (1,001 reviews)
"Friendly services, nice view through the town and great rooms"

Reviewed on 21 June 2025

Copthorne Hotel Greymouth
Punakaiki Beachfront Motels
Punakaiki Beachfront Motels
3 out of 5
56 Punakaiki Road, Punakaiki
The price is AED 286 per night from Jun 24 to Jun 25
AED 286
AED 329 total
24 Jun - 25 Jun
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star beach motel in Punakaiki. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a garden. Popular attractions Pororari River Track and Pancake Rocks are located ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (314 reviews)
"Close to beach"

Reviewed on 26 May 2025

Punakaiki Beachfront Motels
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Coleraine Suites & Apartments
Coleraine Suites & Apartments
5 out of 5
61 High Street, Greymouth
Stay at this 5-star luxury aparthotel in Greymouth. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (595 reviews)
Above expectations
"Perfect. Staff extremely helpful and even dropped us to the train station for our departure from Greymouth. Thanks so much guys."

Reviewed on 17 June 2025

Coleraine Suites & Apartments
Punakaiki Beach Camp
Punakaiki Beach Camp
2 out of 5
5 Owen Street, Punakaiki
Stay at this campground 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! (50 reviews)
"The place is beautifully presented and the staff are extremely welcoming and helpful we had a lovely stay and will definitely consider staying here again in the future."

Reviewed on 31 May 2025

Punakaiki Beach Camp
Gorgeous Character Bach
Gorgeous Character Bach
Punakaiki
Stay at this vacation home in Punakaiki. Enjoy free WiFi, a garden, and an in-room coffeemaker. Popular attractions Pororari River Track and Pancake Rocks are ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (94 reviews)
Batch getaway
"Wonderful stay right on the beach walking distance to the pub with good food and wine"

Reviewed on 10 May 2025

Gorgeous Character Bach
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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.

Popular places to visit

Pancake Rocks which includes rocky coastline

Paparoa National Park

Explore the great outdoors at Paparoa National Park, a lovely green space in Paparoa National Park.

Paparoa National Park
Punakaiki showing a river or creek and mountains

Pororari River Track

You can take time to visit Pororari River Track during your travels to Paparoa National Park. While you're in the area, stroll along the beautiful beaches.

Pororari River Track

Mitchell’s Gully Gold Mine

Find out about the history of Paparoa National Park when you take a trip to Mitchell’s Gully Gold Mine. Wander the beautiful beaches in this relaxing area.

Mitchell’s Gully Gold Mine

Reviews of Paparoa National Park

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The only regret we have about Woodpecker Bay Bach is that we didnt have long enough time to stay! We will be back for a longer break soon to soak up that serenity. Thank you to Daniel who made the short stay an incredibly easy experience.