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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1. Pancake Rocks – Pororari River Valley loop from Pancake Rocks

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2. Blowholes at Pancake Rocks – Pancake Rocks loop from Blackball

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3. Pororari River Valley – Pororari River loop from Blackball

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05:12

360m

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Elevation 20 m

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Wednesday 21 January

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Location: West Coast (New Zealand), New Zealand

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