At Barrytown, 16km south of Punakaiki, Steve and Robyn run Barrytown Knifemaking, where you can make your own knife – from hand-forging the blade to crafting a handle from native rimu timber. The day-long course features lunch, archery, axe-throwing and a stream of entertainingly bad jokes from Steve. Bookings essential, and transport from Punakaiki can be arranged.