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.
Things to do in Hokitika
- The famous Hokitika driftwood sign.
- Glass blowing studio.
- Jade carving studios.
- Carniege Building.
- The West Coast Wilderness Trail.
- Lake Mahinapua.
- Visit the glow worm dell at night.
- Hokitika Gorge.
Getting to Hokitika
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Events
Events
Ride the Wilderness is a Mountain Bike Ride on the West Coast Wilderness Trail on Saturday 16 November 2019.
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See, do & stay
Hokitika
Transport
Air New Zealand
Air New Zealand operate direct flights to Hokitika from Christchurch and connections from around New Zealand.
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Hokitika
Accommodation
252 Beachside Motels & Holiday Park
Adjacent to beach and glow worm dell. Swimming pool (in season). Free Wifi
$25 - $155
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Hokitika
See & Do
Precision Helicopters Hokitika
Precision Helicopters Hokitika is based adjacent to the Hokitika Gorge.
$400 +
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Hokitika
See & Do
Arahura Greenstone Tours
This unique and original tour will lead you on a journey of discovery along the Arahura River - known as one of the richest sources of Pounamu (Greenstone) in New Zealand.
$189 - $355
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Hokitika
See & Do
Bonz 'n' Stonz
A gallery and carving studio filled with handmade jade pieces. Bonz 'N' Stonz is the authentic location to purchase professionally created jade, bone, and shell jewelry. You also have the option to carve your own Jade - Bone -Shell.
From $100
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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.