Family Activities in Hokitika

West Coast Treetop Walkway & Zipline

The Treetop Walkway & Zipline activities are fully accessible and designed for everyone—families, couples and solo adventurers alike.

West Coast Scenic Waterways

Enjoy freedom kayaking or a cruise aboard the Eco Adventurer. Capture the picturesque beauty of the Mahinapua waterways along the original route used by pioneers, gold diggers and early explorers. Experience majestic views of Mt.Cook and the Southern Alps and outstanding West Coast flora, fauna and native rain forests.

The National Kiwi Centre

The National Kiwi Centre is situated in the heart of Hokitika and provides the opportunity to get up close and personal with New Zealand’s national icons.

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.

Hokitika Scenic Tours

Join knowledgeable, local guides to view the magical West Coast scenic treasures- Where times stands still, in all it’s natural glory. Hokitika Scenic Tours offers short guided tours or fully inclusive guided bespoke tour packages to suit your travel plans.

Hokitika Regent Theatre

The Regent Theatre is a beautiful refurbished Art Deco Theatre and Cafe. See all the latest movies on the Big Screen with latest digital projection technology and surround sound. Check hokitikaregent.com for movie session times, live shows, other events and online bookings.

Hokitika Pool

Hokitika’s swimming pool is an iconic place for the town, where much of the community has treasured memories and learned how to swim. The facility offers training lanes, a hot tub, toddler pool, swimming lessons, fitness classes and is available for private hire.

Hokitika Museum

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

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.

Glow Worm Dell Hokitika

Glow Worm Dell is a free night-time activity and is suitable for the whole family! Enjoy watching them light up the dark canopy cover above you! It MUST be DARK in order to see the Glow worms as they are not in a cave system.

Cruisy Kayak Hokitika

Cruisy Kayak Hokitika offers an easy paddle through a peaceful West Coast landscape, where clear water and green paddocks set the tone for a relaxed outdoor escape.

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).