Tourism Activities in Punakaiki

Below is a list of tourism activities available in Punakaiki - from kayak and canoe hire, to guided trips around the National Park, and horse trekking for any ability.

Click here to download the Punakaiki Visitors' Guide PDF

Punakaiki Canoes

Rental kayaks and guided trips
Suitable for all abilities, a paddle on the Pororari river through lush rainforest in the Paparoa National Park. Prices from $30 per person.

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Tel: 03 731 1870
Fax: 03 731 1870
Address: Punakaiki
Postal: PO Box 2, Punakaiki, R.D.1 Runanga 7873
Email: info@riverkayaking.co.nz
Web: www.riverkayaking.co.nz

Nature's Tours

Nature's Tours specialise in telling detailed stories of New Zealand.
Offering a range of tours on some of New Zealand's most iconic walking tracks. Introducing our fascinating culture, history, geology, flora & fauna.

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Tel: 03 7311442
Fax: 03 7311443
Address: 2 Hartmount Place, Punakaiki (2kms north of Dolomite Point)
Postal: CMB 38 Punakaiki 7873
Email: info@naturestours.co.nz
Website: www.naturestours.co.nz

Green Kiwi Tours

Local trips in and around the National Park or further afield.
Join our experienced, knowledgeable guides on fun-filled and informative trips in the Coast's finest natural and historic places - overland, underground or back-in-time.

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Tel: 0800 is Green Kiwi (0800 47 47 33)
Fax: 03 731 1142
Address: Hartmount Place, Punakaiki
Postal: PO Box 88, Punakaiki, R.D.1 Runanga 7873
Email: enquiries@greenkiwitours.co.nz
Web: www.greenkiwitours.co.nz

Punakaiki Horse Treks

Horse trekking - beach riding, river crossings, spectacular scenery.
Horses and rides to suit all abilities. Nature tours into the magnificent Punakaiki valley. Located 400m south of the Pancake Rocks.

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Tel: 03 731 1839
Fax: 03 731 1838
Address: Punakaiki
Postal: PO Box 47, Punakaiki, R.D.1 Runanga 7873
Email: info@pancake-rocks.co.nz
Web: www.pancake-rocks.co.nz

Barrytown Knifemaking

Come and make a knife in our backyard - you'll amaze yourself!
You get to forge your own blade from red hot steel, and complete your knife with native timber handle, brass bolsters and pins. We start at 9:30 am and finish around 4 pm, with drinks, lunch and snacks until around 5 pm.

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Steven or Robyn
NZ Freephone: 0800 256433 (0800 AKNIFE)
Tel: 03 731 1053
Postal: 2662 Coast Road, Barrytown, New Zealand 7801
Email: rob.steve@xtra.co.nz
Web: www.barrytownknifemaking.com

Conservation Volunteers

Enjoy a different and rewarding experience by volunteering with Conservation Volunteers at Punakaiki. Learn about the environment and contribute through activities such as tree planting and seed collection.

Tel: 03 731 1808
Web: www.conservationvolunteers.co.nz

Paparoa National Park Visitor Centre & i-SITE

Tourism Visitor Centre.
Call in and see what Punakaiki has to offer. Walks, weather and track information, conservation products and services, and visitor reservation/booking facility for your accommodation, activity and transport requirements. Open seven days.

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Tel: 03 731 1895
Fax: 03 731 1896
Address: Punakaiki
Postal: CMB1 Punakaiki 7873
Email: paparoavc@doc.govt.nz
Web: www.doc.govt.nz