Map & Directions

Directions

Te Nikau Retreat is located in the heart of the Paparoa National Park, just 3km's north of the Pancake Rocks.

Look for the sign for Hartmount Place, Motel, Homestay and Backpackers. This sign indicates the turnoff for Te Nikau Retreat. We are 200 meters down the gravel road on the left hand side.

Drive times to Punakaiki

To Punakaiki, from:	Hours	Kms
Charleston	0:25	32
Barrytown	0:15	14
Greymouth	0:40	43
Karamea	2:20	142
Westport	0:50	54
Hokitika	1:20	83
Franz Josef	3:10	222
Haast	5:05	365
Picton	5:20	344
Nelson	4:15	279
Christchurch (via Lewis Pass)	4:10	296
Queenstown	8:50	604

How to get here

By train:
- The scenic Tranz Alpine operates daily between Christchurch and Greymouth

By plane:
- Wellington-Westport
- Christchurch-Westport
- Wellington-Greymouth
- Christchurch-Greymouth
- Christchurch-Hokitika

Maps

The red pin is Te Nikau Retreat

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