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Places to stay

Call in to the Department of Conservation's Paparoa National Park i-SITE Visitor Centre and see what Punakaiki has to offer. Open seven days. A craft shop and cafe are located adjacent to the i-SITE Visitor Centre.

Punakaiki has an excellent range of accommodation - with a fully serviced camping ground, backpackers, homestay, motel and hotel options to choose from.

Find out more about accommodation on the Punakaiki website.

The nearest towns are Westport 55 km to the north of Punakaiki, and Greymouth 43 km to the south; both have a full range of accommodation and services.


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Stop the spread of didymo

Check, Clean, Dry all items before entering, and when moving between, waterways.

Safety

Follow the Outdoor Safety Code:
1. Plan your trip
2. Tell someone
3. Be aware of the weather
4. Know your limits
5. Take sufficient supplies

Contacts

Paparoa National Park Visitor Centre
Phone: +64 3 731 1895
Address: Main Road
Punakaiki
Email: paparoavc@doc.govt.nz
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