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Paparoa National Park
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Top-Rated Nearby Hotels
Distance in: mi km
Hotel EUR* Distance Rating
Punakaiki Cottage Motels N/A 7.9 mi 12.7 km 3.5 of 5 stars
Punakaiki Rocks Resort N/A 8.0 mi 12.9 km 3.5 of 5 stars
Westport Motels €53 23.9 mi 38.4 km 4.5 of 5 stars
Buller Bridge Motel N/A 23.9 mi 38.5 km 3.5 of 5 stars
Chelsea Gateway Motor Lodge €60 24.0 mi 38.5 km 4 of 5 stars
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Nearest Top-Rated Restaurants
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restaurant Distance Rating
Currtino's Yellow House Cafe 24.0 mi 38.6 km 4 of 5 stars
The Bay House Cafe & Art Gallery 29.5 mi 47.5 km 4.5 of 5 stars
Cafe 124 on Mackay 30.6 mi 49.2 km 3.5 of 5 stars
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Nearest Top-Rated Things to Do
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Thing to Do Distance Rating
Underworld Adventures Cave Rafting 23.7 mi 38.2 km 4 of 5 stars
Coaltown 24.2 mi 38.9 km 4 of 5 stars
Jade Factory 55.7 mi 89.6 km 4 of 5 stars
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“Into the Wilds of New Zealand” National Geographic Traveler Magazine
“National Parks of New Zealand” GORP / Away.com
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“Paparoa National Park.” VirtualTourist.com
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“My favourite place in New Zealand”
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5 of 5 stars
xtoflille   3 contributions
Lille
Apr 8, 2008

I could not believe my eyes when I entered Papaora National Park. Most people (tourist buses etc) flock to the Pancake Rocks : to me Pancake rocks are [-], a tourist trap and it's a pity to witness everyday comings and goings of tens of buses that stop in Punakaiki just for 5 minutes in the Rocks !!! The real... more

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