Hokitika, cool little town
The Cool Little Town of Hokitika is where you will find locally inspired artisans and jade carving.
Hokitika - cool little town
Hokitika is a cool little town that's easily walkable and has the West Coast's only full service beachside town centre.
There is plenty to do with a large artisan community, interesting history and mountains, the river, two lakes and the beach nearby.
Highlights in Hokitika
- The famous Hokitika driftwood sign.
- Glass blowing studio.
- Jade carving studios.
- Carniege Building.
- The West Coast Wilderness Trail.
- Lake Mahinapua.
- Hokitika Gorge.
Getting to Hokitika
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Events
Events
A Fantastic old-fashioned country horse race meeting. The main race, the Kumara Gold Nuggets boasts a real gold nugget as the prize.
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See, do & stay
Hokitika
See & Do
West Coast Treetop Walk and Cafe
An exhilarating tree top adventure among temperate rainforest giants.
$16 to $77
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See & Do
Glory Days Urban Pedals
Glory Days - Urban Pedals is a new bike hire business located in Hokitika on the West Coast of New Zealand.
$20 - $80
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See & Do
Hokitika Museum
The Hokitika Museum is a regional museum located in the heart of Westland and housed in the historic Carnegie Building. The Museum is currently closed for seismic strengthening, and we expect to be re-opened in late 2020 early 2021.
Entry is FREE
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See & Do
Hokitika Gorge
The Hokitika Gorge is 33kms from Hokitika. The vivid turquoise water surrounded by lush native bush is well worth a visit.
Free
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Accommodation
Pioneer Hotel
If you want to experience old fashioned West Coast hospitality, you can't go past the Pioneer Hotel.
$65 - $120
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See & Do
Glacier Rafting
High quality heli-rafting tours. Something for everyone from scenic floats to extreme grade 5. Also offering adventure fishing, overnight expeditions & customised trips.