Sudden Sound

Sudden Sound is a scenic viewpoint in , . Sudden Sound is situated nearby to , as well as near .

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include Putai Blowhole and Paparoa National Park Visitor Centre.

Photo: Bernard Spragg. NZ, Public domain.
is situated 110 metres west of Sudden Sound.

Tourism office
Photo: Wildman NZ, CC BY-SA 4.0.
is a tourism office, which is situated 310 metres southeast of Sudden Sound.

Photo: W. Bulach, CC BY-SA 4.0.
The Pancake Rocks and Blowholes are a coastal rock formation at on the West Coast of the of New Zealand. They are a popular visitor attraction.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Punakaiki and Te Miko.

Photo: Tiimta, CC BY-SA 3.0.
is on the of and has the Department of Conservation Centre for the surrounding . It has great coastal scenery and is best known for the Pancake Rocks and Blow Holes.

Locality
Photo: Mike Dickison, CC BY 4.0.
is a locality, which is situated 3 km northeast of Sudden Sound.

Locality
Photo: Mike Dickison, CC BY 4.0.
is a locality, which is situated 3½ km northeast of Sudden Sound.

Sudden Sound

Latitude
-42.11415° or 42° 6′ 51″ south
Longitude
171.32726° or 171° 19′ 38″ east
Wheelchair access
yes
Open location code
4V9HV8PG+8W
Open­Street­Map ID
node 3707778508
Open­Street­Map feature
tourism=­viewpoint
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Satellite Map

Discover Sudden Sound from above in high-definition satellite imagery.
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Notable Places Nearby

Highlights include Pancake Rocks and Blowholes and Chimney Pot.

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