Explore Hokitika

Hokitika: The Cool Little Town has a friendly, comfortable place for you to stay and many are in stunning locations. Hokitika is a great base for your wider West Coast holiday.

Air NZ flight to Hokitika is one the best scenic flights make sure you book you window seat on the left hand side best views ever!

Once you have landed pick up your rental car and make your way to the 'Cool Little Town' of Hokitika where you will be inspired by the local artisans and can even make your own piece of pounamu to gift to a loved one! Take your time to look around this cool little town and enjoy the shops, cafes and restaurants.

Get your Instagram fix at the iconic sign of driftwood spelling out the words HOKITIKA. Don't forget to use the #westcoastnz to share your image.

Enjoy some well deserved beverages and great tucker, ask a local about the Glow Worm Dell to see some true nature!

Turn left to stay on Whitcombe Valley Rd, Whitcombe Valley Rd turns right and becomes Nielson Rd, turn left onto Johnston Rd, Johnston Rd turns right and becomes Kaniere-Kowhitirangi Rd, turn right to stay on Kaniere-Kowhitirangi Rd, continue onto Kaniere Rd, turn left onto Woodstock-Rimu Rd until the Hokitika Gorge carpark.

The tranquil teal coloured waters that can be viewed from above the flowing water via a swing bridge. Keep walking long the easy track and the waterfall can be viewed from the bridge, within a few seconds walk through the bush you will be at the edge of the waterfalls pool of water.

Lake Mahinapua is a scenic reserve that offers opportunities for camping, picnicking, walking and water based activities.

Head northeast on State Highway 6 toward Adair Rd, at the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Weld St, at the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Sewell St, turn right onto Gibson Quay, slight right to stay on Gibson Quay.