Located on the West Coast of the South Island NZ, Hokitika is a great place to stay for a few days and have a holiday like you used to have...but with better coffee. Hokitika is the West Coast's only beachside town centre. View Aoraki/Mt Cook during the day and enjoy the sunsets over the Tasman Sea at night. You can wander around town, watch artists at work and find unique gifts. Talk to pounamu/N
Z jade and bone carvers, photographers, painters, glass blowers, sculptures, wood turners, potters, jewellers, craftspeople, and metal, stone and textile artists. We've got a pretty colourful history as well thanks to the gold rush in the 1860s. You can experience the history with heritage walks, a visit to our museum and many local bush walks feature historical relics and information. Hokitika also has some great natural attractions and activities. We've got two lakes nearby, the beautiful Hokitika Gorge, the West Coast Wilderness Trail, fishing, kayaking and plenty of walks. www.hokitika.org
