Half-Day Guided Punakaiki Blow Holes & Pancake Rocks Tour for Two People- Option for Hokitika Gorge & Tree Top Walkway Half Day Tour or Full Day Tour incl. Both Tours

Tour options: 

Half Day Tour- Punakaiki Blow Holes and Pancake Rocks Guided Scenic tour

• Leaving the central West Coast you will travel via the Great Coast Road, rated as one of the top 10 coastal drives in the World. With some of the best scenery on offer you will need a camera on hand to capture the views. The famous Coast road to Punakaiki is home to the Pancake Rocks, fascinating stacked limestone rocks that the sea has eroded creating blowholes. 
• This 45-minute drive will take you to the small coastal township of Punakaiki where you will get to view the famous blowholes and pancake rock natural formations, a West Coast must do! 
• Your guide will give you time to explore the area and local shops before checking out the Truman Track nearby. The blowholes and pancake rocks is one of New Zealand's must do activities and one not to be missed. This is our most popular tour and one showcasing how raw and beautiful nature can be! If time allows we also stop off at some of the beaches along the way. 
• Departs:2.00pm

Half Day Tour- Hokitika Gorge and Treetop Walkway Guided Scenic Tour

• This tour includes an exhilarating treetop adventure among temperate rainforest giants. Experience life with the birds high in the ancient Rimu and Kamahi tree canopy. Easy access for all to enjoy along with a steel platform 20 metres high and over 450 metres long. Gently sway in harmony with the forest on the Mahinapua Springboard. View the exquisite Lake Mahinapua through the richly diverse forest foliage. Thrill seekers will feel their hearts pump and the adrenalin rush as they climb to the top of Hokitika Tower 40 metres above the forest floor. Be inspired by a sensational vista of the majestic snow-capped Southern Alps, Lake Mahinapua and the Tasman Sea.
• The famous Hokitika Gorge, walk across the swing bridge and enjoy this magical place. The vivid turquoise water surrounded by lush native bush, it is well worth a visit and a key photo stop on the West Coast must do list. 
• If time allows your tour guide will call into the Jade Factory in Hokitika. For many New Zealanders Pounamu, also known as NZ Jade or greenstone, is more than a souvenir - it has a treasured spiritual significance. Pounamu is found in many places on the West Coast and is prized for its strength, durability and beauty. 
• Departs: 8.30am

• This option provides the opportunity to visit both tour locations.
• Departs 8.30am and returns 5.30pm
• Pick up from accommodation establishment or the I-SITE visitor centre

About Explore West Coast:

Explore West Coast  is based in the beautiful West Coast region and runs half and full day scenic tours. Offering a professional, quality tour service around the West Coast of the South Island. We offer a range of unique and scenic tours giving you a chance to explore the untamed natural wilderness of the West Coast region. Scenic tours of Punakaiki Blow Holes and Pancake Rocks, the picturesque Lake Brunner, the tranquil blue waters of Hokitika Gorge and the famous Glaciers are available. Along with Heritage including the historic Brunner Mine Site and Shantytown Heritage Park. With over 20 years’ experience in the visitor market and tourism industry, our team are committed to giving you the a memorable experience.