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West Coast (New Zealand)

Punakaiki Cavern

West Coast (New Zealand)

Punakaiki Cavern

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Punakaiki Cavern

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Location: West Coast (New Zealand), New Zealand

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steffend

January 3, 2019

Hiking

With a flashlight you can penetrate relatively far into the interior of the cave.

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Petra und Jake

April 21, 2022

Hiking

The Cavern is a short walk from the village and very close to the main street. A wooden staircase gives access to a path only 130 m long inside the cavern. There are stalactites and fireflies to admire.

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steffend

January 4, 2019

Cycling

Shady change, flashlight required as the cave is not lit.

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Elevation 20 m

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