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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Weather in 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
Accommodation
Lake Mahinapua Campsite
A popular overnight and day stop. Enjoy water sports in the lake.
$6.50 - $13 per night.
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Hokitika
See & Do
Wilderness Gallery
A contemporary, fresh and inspiring Gallery right in the heart of Hokitika
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Hokitika
Eat & Drink
Stations Inn Boutique Accommmodation & Restaurant
Stations Inn - boutique restaurant, bar and accommodation is located in the heart of Hokitika's historic gold rush area.
$170 - $250
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Hokitika
See & Do
The Gold Room
As found West Coast gold nuggets and flakes crafted into stunning jewellery.
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Hokitika
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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Hokitika
See & Do
West Coast Treetop Walk and Cafe
An exhilarating tree top adventure among temperate rainforest giants.