About
A laid-back west coast town with wild beaches, pounamu, and amazing sunsets.
Why go
- Hokitika for the bluest water
- Known for its incredible sunsets
- Super pretty gorge and a cool beach
Must try
- Hokitika gorge walk
- Pounamu (greenstone) carving
- Glowworm dell
- Treetop walk & zipline
- Carve your own pounamu at bonz'n'stonz
Pro tips
- Stay 1-2 nights
- 45 Minute walk alongside the gorge
- Park at the north lot, south lot fills by 9am
- Stop by at castle hill
- Stop on the way from arthur's pass
Good to know
- Not worth visiting to be honest
- A bit run-down
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