Some of the coolest rocks in all of New Zealand. Big call, but I’m saying it with my chest. These wild, layered limestone formations legit look like stacks of pancakes, and they’re right on the edge of the coast in Punakaiki. The loop walk is short and sweet, about 1 km on a well-paved path, super easy for all fitness levels and totally pram/wheelchair friendly too.

There are heaps of lookouts along the way, and if you time it with high tide, the blowholes go off and you’ll see (and hear) the ocean blasting through the rocks. Even if you miss the blowholes, the views and rock formations are unreal. There’s also a visitor centre and toilets nearby, plus a café if you want a snack after. Definitely one of those classic South Island stops that lives up to the hype.