As mentioned in my last post, the coastal scenery on the West Coast of NZ, from Westport down to Punakaiki (Pancake Rocks), was absolutely spectacular. The Rocks themselves were also stunning and very unusual. It's a very popular tourist stop, just off the highway. From this picture you can see why they're called Pancake Rocks, they are composed of layered limestone reminiscent of thin pancakes.
In addition to the layered limestone, the area is heavily eroded and there are many caverns and blowholes, where, at high tide, the water explodes to the surface, like a geyser.
The Rocks were also home to nesting terns and there were many of them all along the topmost ledges.
Wow, they are spectacular! Am living vicariously through you both.....thanks 😊👍🏻
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