- Nearest airport
- Westport (WSZ), 31 mi
- Main hub
- Christchurch (CHC), 113 mi
- Time zone
- New Zealand Time (UTC+12, UTC+13 with daylight saving)
Guided tours in Punakaiki
Trafalgar
Essence of New Zealand - Small Group
New Zealand
From $8,114
per person
Next departure Nov 19, 2026
Cheapest months for Punakaiki
December 2026 is the lowest, from $2,858 per personWild New Zealand
- Nov 2026$4,320
- Dec 2026$2,858
- Jan 2027$3,313
- Feb 2027$3,175
- Mar 2027$3,175
- Apr 2027$3,155
- May 2027no current price
- Jun 2027no current price
- Jul 2027no current price
- Aug 2027no current price
- Sep 2027$4,315
- Oct 2027$3,135
Lowest price of a tour leaving that month, per person, twin share.
Sample itineraries in Punakaiki
2 days in Punakaiki on a Trafalgar tour
Day 8 Punakaiki, Coastal Forest
Day 9 Christchurch, City of Contrasts
2 days in Punakaiki on a Contiki tour
Day 8 Mārahau to Punakaiki via Kaiteriteri, Murchison and Punakaiki Pancake Rocks
Day 9 Punakaiki to Wānaka via Franz Josef and Haast
Often paired with Punakaiki
Questions about Punakaiki
What is the cheapest month for a tour of Punakaiki?
December 2026 has the lowest current price for a guided tour of Punakaiki, from $2,858 per person, twin share.
What is the nearest airport to Punakaiki?
Westport Airport (WSZ) in Westport, about 31 miles away in a straight line. The main airport people fly into is Christchurch International Airport (CHC), about 113 miles away.
What time zone is Punakaiki in?
At Punakaiki the time is New Zealand Time (UTC+12, UTC+13 with daylight saving).
