Activities in Punakaiki

Underworld Adventures

Join us on a simply magical journey of discovery in the enormous Nile River GlowWorm Caves amidst a calcitic wonderland of stalactites and stalagmites complete with unbelievable galaxies of GlowWorms.

Whether it be our award winning “Underworld Rafting”, or the more passive “GlowWorm Cave Tour” and “Nile River Rainforest Train” or even the full-on “Adventure Caving” be assured that you are in for and adventure never to be forgotten.

Telephone: 03 788 8168
Fax: 03 789 5508
Address: The Charleston Hotel, State Highway 6, Charleston
Email: norwest@caverafting.com
Web: www.caverafting.com
Postal: Box 7, Charleston 7865

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.

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

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.

Telephone: 03 7311442
Fax: 03 7311443
Address: Punakaiki Canoes building, State Hwy 6 Punakaiki
Email: info@naturestours.co.nz
Web: www.naturestours.co.nz
Postal: CMB 38 Punakaiki 7873

Paparoa National Park i-SITE Visitor Centre

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.

Telephone: 03 731 1895
Fax: 03 731 1896
Address: State Highway 6, Punakaiki
Email: paparoavc@doc.govt.nz
Web: www.doc.govt.nz
Postal: CMB 1, RD1 Runanga, Punakaiki 7873

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.

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

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.

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

Coastal Beauty

Massage, Beauty treatments, Spa treatments.
A place to relax, revive and renew mind, body and soul. Be nurtured with luxury pamper packages, body polishes, cocoon wraps, rejuvenating facials, manicures and soothing foot pampers. Ease away the strains of the day to leave you relaxed, revitalised and tension free with a Swedish massage, awaken your senses to an Aromatherapy massage, or experience a unique hot stone massage. All natural NZ made Skin Deep skin care range.

Contact: Nicola Shields
Telephone: 03 731 1132
Email: nshields1@hotmail.com
Postal: 3081 Coast Road, Barrytown 7873, New Zealand