Name: Pancake Rocks and Blowholes
Rating: 4.3

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Family Friendly A short, paved path with a lot of good views.

Be sure to stay on the path for your own safety and to protect the fragile rocks.

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With the exception of an optional short section with steps, the path is suitable for wheelchairs (with assistance).

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This is a great short hike around the famous Pancake Rocks and Blowholes. The limestone formations, which look like giant pancakes, are especially spectacular at high tide.

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Land Manager: Department of Conservation - Paparoa National Park

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Tilman Giese

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4.3 from 3 votes

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in Paparoa National Park

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4.3 from 3 votes

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May 26, 2018 near Greymouth, NZ

May 26, 2018 near Greymouth, NZ

One of the amazing pools that only have a very narrow connection to the ocean

May 26, 2018 near Greymouth, NZ

May 26, 2018 near Greymouth, NZ

May 26, 2018 near Greymouth, NZ

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Nov 10, 2019

Ed Newbold

Mar 7, 2019

Bethany Soloski

Dec 22, 2018

PJ M

Nov 21, 2018

Greg Vassmer

May 23, 2018

Russell Hobart

Dec 29, 2017

Tilman Giese

0.7mi — 0h 34m

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Pancake Rocks and Blowholes

“Explore a limestone landscape of pancake-shaped rock formations, blowholes, and surge pools on this short, paved hike. ”

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Family Friendly A short, paved path with a lot of good views.

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