West Coast Activities & Attractions
Below are some of the activities close to Ti Kouka House. We recommend you stay a minimum of 2 days to experience the spectacular natural environment on this part of the West Coast.
We're happy to help you plan your stay and activities!
We're happy to help you plan your stay and activities!
Punakaiki Pancake Rocks
Punakaiki Pancake Rocks and Blowholes
Located a 15-minute drive from Ti Kouka House, Punakaiki is one of the West Coast's highlights.
The Pancake Rocks are most spectacular in the Putai area. They were formed 30 million years ago from minute fragments of dead marine creatures and plants landed on the seabed about 2 km below the surface. Immense water pressure caused the fragments to solidify in hard and soft layers. Gradually seismic action lifted the limestone above the seabed. Mildly acidic rain, wind and seawater sculpted the bizarre shapes.
At Punakaiki there are also some great arts and craft shops and cafes.
Located a 15-minute drive from Ti Kouka House, Punakaiki is one of the West Coast's highlights.
The Pancake Rocks are most spectacular in the Putai area. They were formed 30 million years ago from minute fragments of dead marine creatures and plants landed on the seabed about 2 km below the surface. Immense water pressure caused the fragments to solidify in hard and soft layers. Gradually seismic action lifted the limestone above the seabed. Mildly acidic rain, wind and seawater sculpted the bizarre shapes.
At Punakaiki there are also some great arts and craft shops and cafes.
Short walks (and longer ones!) in the northern West Coast area
There is a fantastic range of short and longer walks near Ti Kouka House, ranging from 20 minutes to full day walks. They include walks along the Pukakaiki Rocks, beaches and native rain forest.
We can organise a hearty picnick to keep you going for the day!
Click on the link below to download the Paparoa National Park walks brochure!
There is a fantastic range of short and longer walks near Ti Kouka House, ranging from 20 minutes to full day walks. They include walks along the Pukakaiki Rocks, beaches and native rain forest.
We can organise a hearty picnick to keep you going for the day!
Click on the link below to download the Paparoa National Park walks brochure!
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The rare Hector Dolphins can often be spotted from the beach. (note: you can't swim with them on the West Coast!)
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West Coast flora & fauna
Rare native flora and fauna can be found on the West Coast. From the native bush of our lush native forest with its tree ferns to the Nikau Palm, the southernmost palm in the world. Wildlife includes little blue penguins, seals, sea lions, the rare Hector Dolphin and White Herons. Plenty of native birds can be seen too such as the cheeky Weka to the fantail, bell bird and many more. |
Fishing and Kayaking
West Coast rivers teem with trout, and during the whitebait season you can try your hand at catching a classic Coast delicacy.
Easy kayaking is available on the Pororari River, flowing serenly through breathtaking limestone cliffs and lush, Nikau dominated lowland forest.
West Coast rivers teem with trout, and during the whitebait season you can try your hand at catching a classic Coast delicacy.
Easy kayaking is available on the Pororari River, flowing serenly through breathtaking limestone cliffs and lush, Nikau dominated lowland forest.
