South Island, New Zealand: Greymouth/Pancake Rocks

It's about 300 kilometers from Christchurch to Greymouth on the west coast of the South Island by car, passing through Arthur's Pass National Park, and it took more than 5 hours with stops along the way. 📍Greymouth·West Coast Pancake Rocks is one of the most popular attractions on the South Island. 🌟This is a pancake rock landscape formed by the accumulation of marine animal and plant remains and alternating layers of sand and soil over 35 million years. The rock layers here are distinct, stacked layer upon layer, resembling a huge pancake, hence the name 'Pancake Rocks'. Standing on the rocks, you can enjoy the magnificent sea view and feel the shock of the waves hitting the rocks. At high tide, sea water rushes out through vertical blowholes, forming spectacular fountain-like water columns, and the sound of the waves is incessant. The isolated rocks in the sea stand tall like pillars in the current, with some seagulls resting on these isolated rocks, chirping in the sound of the waves, giving the feeling of being on Bird Island again. At the Pancake Rocks attraction, you can stroll along the seaside path, feeling the beating of the waves and the breeze. 💰Ticket price: Free, there is a donation box on the path, and voluntary donations to protect the environment are welcome