Culture & History in any location

Te Koha Gallery

Experience Maori history and local knowledge at Te Koha and leave with your own hand-made Pounamu necklace – something you or a special someone will treasure for a lifetime.

Shantytown Heritage Park

Officially opened in 1971, the 19th-century recreated gold town is a delight for all. The steam train, old fashioned lolly shop, and gold panning are just some of the many activities on offer.

Punangairi Visitor Centre- Paparoa Experience

A perfect blend of Maori Culture, History and Geology, giving visitors an immersive insight into the history of the Paproa National Park.

Pounamu Pathway – Mawhera

One of four pounamu pathway centres, this is the second in a line of development. Enjoy learning about the culture, the greenstone and the land in this immersive, interactive centre.

Polish & Pan

Polish & Pan is located right in the heart of Hokitika, where every visitor is guaranteed to find 100% locally sourced gold. Experience an immersive, hands-on gold encounter with knowledgeable mentors, and take a keepsake of Hokitika home with you.

Kawatiri Experience Centre

Kawatiri Experience is an immersive museum celebrating the heritage of the people in the Buller District.

Hokitika Museum

Explore the newly refurbished Hokitika Museum, a place where history comes to life, set in Hokitika’s CBD.

Hokitika Art Walk

Join us on the Hokitika Art Walk, where your walk will wind around Hokitika’s central business district, past our fantastic artisan shops, while exploring our world famous art, with 30 pieces and counting.

History Walk with Ann

Join Ann on a 1.5 hour guided walk of Hokitika Town. Here you’ll view the buildings the goldrush created. You’ll hear how Hokitika’s port was a main entry point into New Zealand and how life was from the 1860s onwards.

Bonz n’ Stonz

Whether you are a traveler seeking a hands-on experience, an artist drawn to the craft, or someone wishing to shape a personal taonga (treasure), Bonz and Stonz is a space to carve, create, and connect to the land, the ocean, and the traditions that bind us across the Pacific.

Arahura Greenstone Tours

Join Tangi, your guide, on the Arahura River for a journey that encapsulates the history and legends of Kati Waewae, the guardians of the Arahura River, and learn about Greenstone (Pounamu).