YHA Punakaiki’s character lodges and units have good facilities with all the comforts of home - fully equipped kitchens, separate showers and toilets. Each unit enjoys its own privacy surrounded by the native bush. Wake to the dawn chorus of harmonious bellbirds and other native birds. And at night drift off to the relaxing sound of the New Zealand bush. This hostel has well equipped kitchens, dining areas and comfortable lounges ideal for small groups, families and independent travellers looking for affordable accommodation.

YHA Punakaiki Te Nikau Retreat is located 3kms north of the Pancake Rocks. Beautiful West Coast beaches, river walks, horse trekking and river kayaking are all close-by. An excellent hostel to relax, rejuvenate and explore the wild and wonderful West Coast. 

YHA Punakaiki Te Nikau Retreat hostel must rank as one of the most relaxing backpackers in the country, carved out of bush that's peppered with nikau palms and occasionally reveals a building with small dorms, rooms and rustic en-suite cabins for couples. – The Rough Guide to New Zealand

Special features at YHA Punakaiki that backpackers love:

• YHA Punakaiki is located just 3kms from the spectacular Pancake Rocks
• Unique accommodation of various character lodges and cabins with excellent facilities nestled in the West Coast bush, adjacent to Paparoa National Park. 
• Fresh bread and muffins baked daily for sale
• A lovely few minutes walk through the rainforest leads to the breathtaking West Coast coastline
• Free pick up from Punakaiki town centre off the Intercity coaches when booked in advance. 
• Internet access

About Punakaiki

At Punakaiki discover some of the West Coast’s most stunning beaches and the famous blow holes at the popular Pancake Rocks. When the tide and wind direction is right you can see tower plumes of sea water bursting out of the Pancake Rock blowholes.

Punakaiki is in the heart of Paparoa National Park with its many walks through the native rainforest including the popular Inland Pack track. The beautiful rivers of Pororari and Punakaiki are great for kayaking and swimming. Horse trekking, glowworm viewing and surfing are all activities that can be experienced in and around Punakaiki. 

Experience the famous West Coast hospitality in a friendly relaxed atmosphere at Punakaiki, situated between Greymouth and Westport. Punakaiki town is a quiet, picturesque town where you can enjoy the cafes and crafts or sample the locally brewed Monteiths beer at our friendly tavern. At the end of the day walk down to the beach near the Punakaiki hostel and watch a glorious West Coast sunset.

Top activities to do while backpacking in Punakaiki

• Dodge the massive sea water geysers at the famous Pancake Rock blowholes.
• Go tramping in Paparoa National Park, the Inland Pack track is most popular.
• Kayak up the Pororari River until you reach the deep swimming holes in the heart of the West Coast bush.
• Go on one of the West Coast’s famous caving tours in the rainforest.

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