What to look for
- Layered limestone, surge pools and blowholes can be seen from the formed visitor circuit.
- Blowhole activity depends on the sea: high tide with a south-westerly swell offers the best chance, not a guarantee.
Before you visit
Stay within viewing areas and check local access notices; do not approach exposed edges for photographs.
Admission & booking
Admission has not been confirmed. Check current visitor information, including transport and optional extras.
Check current admission (new tab)Getting there
The visitor circuit starts at Dolomite Point beside SH6 in Punakaiki, between Greymouth and Westport. Check DOC's current parking charges and pay-on-arrival guidance.
Find on map (new tab)Timing & conditions
Stay behind barriers in rough weather and keep children close where the path returns to the highway. Do not climb the formations, even when the sea appears calm.