Nature, Wildlife and Marine in Hokitika

West Coast Treetop Walkway

If you want a day filled with adventure and amazing views, you’ve found it! The Treetop Walk and Tower Zipline are a top pick for anyone visiting Hokitika!

The tree top walkway adventure and 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.

Tunnel Terrace Loop Walk

Tunnel Terrace Loop Walk enters and exits through old goldmining tailrace tunnels. Passing through regenerating Rimu, Kamahi and tree fern 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.

Mt Tuhua Track

This track to the open tussock peak of Mt Tuhua (1,125 m) is steep and is suitable for fit trampers only. The track is marked with orange triangles for its entire length. Check weather and track conditions before setting out.

Mt Brown Track

The Mount Brown Hut Track is near Lake Kaniere in the Hokitika region. It’s a beautiful day walk or a short overnight tramp with an epic sunrise and sunset. Experience absolutely stunning views from the top over Lake Kaniere, the Tasman sea, Hokitika river, and back towards the Southern Alps.

Mananui Tramline

Follow an old logging tramway route through a cross section of West Coast bush. Following Wetland’s, with a detour to the lake, This is also suitable for bikes as part of the West Coast Wilderness Trail

Mananui Bush and Beach Walk

20 minutes Return

9km South of Hokitika, off SH6 – on the right heading South. Wander through the sand dunes and totara forest, popping out to the wild beach. From the beach you will see a stunning view of the Southern Alps.

Lake Kaniere Walkway

Starting from either Sunny Bight Carpark, or the Southern end of the Lake near Mt Brown, follow the Western shores of the stunning Lake Kaniere.

Kiwi Journeys

Kiwi Journeys operates on all cycle trails in these regions, providing tours, bike hire, and expert advice. Their comprehensive services cater to all levels of cyclists, ensuring an exceptional and memorable experience on the trails.

Kaniere Water Race Walkway

This walk follows the historic (but still used) Kaniere Forks power station water-race, through our native rainforest. This section is also part of our West Coast Wilderness Trail.

Kahikatea Forest Walk

A short walk, located out at Lake Kaniere, follows boardwalks and native forest, around a small loop. Fantastic for the whole family.

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 Gorge

This loop track shows the stunning blue waters of the Hokitika Gorge and the pristine mature podocarp forest of the Hokitika Scenic Reserve.

Hokitika Beach Walk

Easy access from the town, wander along our wild beaches, filled with dark sand, piles of driftwood, and epic shaped rocks.

Goldsborough Track

Starting at the Goldborough camping area, historic goldmining, including fine tunnels. Elevated sections showcase hill country rimu and miro forests.

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.

Cycle Journeys

Cycle Journeys is your local New Zealand cycling tour specialist living by the mantra ‘We know: We care’. Let Cycle Journeys personalise your adventure on 3 of New Zealand’s Great Rides including the Alps 2 Ocean, West Coast Wilderness and Great Taste Trail.

Tracks also include the stunning Paparoa Track, Pike29 and the newly added Kawatiri Coastal Track, which seamlessly connects the West Coast to the Great Taste Trail.