The best time for the blowholes to perform at their best at Punakaiki Rocks is for the following to be at optimum.

At the peak of high tide, and an on-shore wind blowing the waves into shore. If both of those things are happening you should get a good show.

Motels in Westport/Punakaiki

Paparoa Park Motel

Situated on State Highway 6, 1km South of the Punakaiki Information Centre. Five natural timber studio units, sleep 2 - 4. One bedroom unit with coastal sea view. Two family units sleeps 4 - 6.

Motels are nestled in native bush amidst large Rata trees on the boundary of Paparoa National Park - one of New Zealand's treasured locations.

**Superior queen/twin beds **Kitchen facilities Set amongst mature rata trees **Glow worm dell **Bush Trails **View north to blowholes **Courtesy van **Breakfast/frozen meals available

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Chelsea Gateway Motor Lodge

The Chelsea Gateway Motor Lodge offers quality accommodation at an affordable price. Luxury complex, 20 units (1, 2 and 3-bedroom), 12 studio units, 8 family units.

The perfect place to relax - whether you are a corporate traveller or a family on holiday, we offer you warm, comfortable, tastefully decorated, modern accommodation.

20 luxury units studio, 1, 2 & 3-bedroom units featuring: **Qualmark 4-star Rating **King, queen-size & single beds **Spa baths - 6 units **Full cooking facilities **Breakfast available **Hairdryers **All smokefree **Guest laundry **Access units **Off-street parking **Fax service available **Cot & highchairs **Children's playground **2 & 3-bedroom units have 2 bathrooms **Easy walking distance to town centre - shops & restaurants **TV & telephones

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Buller Court Motel

Our central position in Westport offers easy access to restaurants, shops, cafes and galleries, museum and attractive walks.

Situated on New Zealand's spectacular West Coast, Westport is only a short hop to Punakaiki, Denniston and Karamea.

We offer...

• Undercover parking
• Wireless broadband in all units
• Internet, fax and copy facilities
• Sky TV plus 3 video/DVD channels
• Corporate and seasonal rates
• Cooked/continental breakfast service
• Complimentary newspaper
• Guest laundry
• Cot and highchair available
• BBQ
• Courtesy car to and from airport or bus station
• Booking for all activities
• Relaxing garden areas

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Charleston Motel, West Coast Accommodation, Punakaiki

Motel Reservations (Seasonal Rates Apply)

Studio Unit (2 Adults) from $90 per night.
Full Kitchen Unit (2 Adults) from $95 per night.
Extra Adults: $20 per person.
Children 12years and under: $15.

Local Activities in Charleston...

Nearby to Bar & Restaurant
Mitchells Gully Gold Mine
Underworld Rafting
GlowWorm Cave Tours
Nile River Rainforest Train
Adventure caving
Abseiling
Climbing
Fishing (River or Sea)
Whitebaiting in season

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Wavewatchers Retreat - Punakaiki Accommodation

Wavewatchers Retreat is a self-catering 2 bedroon/3 bathroom luxury accommodation for the discerning traveler. The home was designed as a romantic haven and/or as an escape from life's stresses. It is most suitable for one or two couples requiring independent accommodation at a standard they are accustomed to.

Rooms and Facilities

Two bedrooms . . . One double and one queen. Both bedrooms feature French Doors to a deck with views directly to the sea. Each bedroom has an ensuite.

Bedding consists of . . . Quality cotton sheets, feather duvets, European pillows, lambs wool electric blankets. All linen and towels provided.

Facilities include . . . Three bathrooms with showers (one has a bathtub), full laundry with washing machine, drier and iron, fully-equipped kitchen with dining table, dishwasher, stove/oven, microwave and fridge-freezer.

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