Punangairi Visitor Centre - Paparoa Experience

“What an incredible addition to the West Coast, it completely blew us away. Immersive, beautifully designed, and brings the rich stories of the region to life in such a creative way. The parents came along (they’re travelling in a motorhome) and they absolutely loved it too, it’s such a great all-weather experience, perfect for families and visitors wanting to understand the magic behind this part of New Zealand! A big plus for us was the large vehicle parking just a two-minute walk away ideal when you’re towing a caravan or travelling in something bigger. The Visitor Centre is attached, which makes it easy to grab local info, and we couldn’t resist stopping at the café next door afterwards, great coffee and yummy food to finish off the visit! And of course, it’s right across the road from the famous Pancake Rocks and Blowholes, so you can make a full morning or afternoon of it. Special thanks to Keefe and Sheryl for their warm hospitality and passion for sharing this experience, you’ve created something truly special here. We'll be back!”

“Love the cafe, great food, service & vibes. Spatious & sunny inside and plenty of room to sit outside too. Also highly recommend the Punakaiki Experience - have been a few times with different people. You will get a lot more context & local knowledge to add to your Punakaiki experience!”

“I definitely recommend checking out the souvenir shop! It has all the best New Zealand souvenirs you could want. It wasn’t crowded when I was there, there was lots of space to move around and find what I was looking for. I personally really liked their selection of magnets!”