Punakaiki

Punakaiki is best known for its Pancake Rocks and Blowholes - both of which are spectacular and a must-see when visiting the West Coast ... and we have just been here and are now heading for Hokitika the greenstone capital of NZ














Punakaiki is the service centre for the Paparoa National Park - 30,000 ha of varied landscape from lush West Coast native rainforest and mountain tops, to expansive rugged beaches and coastline. But there's more to see and do here than that - ecotourism and tourist activities are plentiful. Take a walk along the beach looking for greenstone; walk the numerous forest and mountain tracks into the Paparoa National Park. Picnic on the beach, surf, or explore the amazing limestone caves.

Lake Brunner
The lake and surrounding rivers and streams have some of the best Brown Trout fishing in the South Island, with year round fishing on the lake and some rivers. Fishing guides, licences, tackle and tackle hire are available in Moana. The area features abundant bird life, and a variety of wetlands and rainforest ecosystems. There are many walks in the area from 10 minutes to 6hours.









Lake Brunner is the water playground of the Central West coast, with all forms of boating and water sports. Scenic lake tours are available all year round including a water taxi service to all areas of the lake. There are many great spots for picnicking on the lake edge.Moana has a world renowned working pottery making domestic and sculptural works, salt glazed and coal fired.
The Lake Brunner area is well serviced as a holiday destination with accommodation to suit all tastes and budgets. There is a service centre for motoring needs and grocery supplies, a hotel, fully licensed café, as well as a variety of land and water based activities.

Dragons Cave Adventure

The trip is in a wild, natural cave and has different floating sections on tubes across flat, slow moving water done in the dark to the light of a galaxy of glow-worms in the roof. Your adventure with us is one of intrigue, anticipation and even a touch of romance. In between the floating sections you can do things like slide down an underground waterfall, cuddle through the Love Tunnel or ride the 'Wild West Big Wet and Greasy'! A 100 foot natural rock hydroslide.