Activities in Hokitika

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.

Thrifty Car Rentals

Thrifty Car Rentals located at the Hokitika Airport, provide a variety of vehicles

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.

Rent a Car NZ

Pop in and see the friendly team, who will be more than happy to help you find the perfect car for your travels.

Precision Helicopters

Precision Helicopters tours are designed to showcase the breathtaking beauty of New Zealand, with a focus on the stunning glaciers, snow landings, and amazing views that the Southern Alps are famous for. This is the only Helicopter tour available in Hokitika.

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.

Intercity

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Hokitika Taxi’s

Looking for an easy way to get around Hokitika – jump on board.

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 Scenic Tours

Join Rachel and her wonderful team of drivers, on guided and private tours around the district.

Daily Hokitika Gorge Tours, depart the isite, so get in contact today.

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.

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.

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.

Hokitika Airport

A welcoming gateway to the Westland District, Hokitika Airport serves stunning flights across the Southern Alps, connecting Hokitika and Christchurch

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.

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.

Ezi Car Rentals

Ezi Car Rentals – providing a range of cars for hire for you and your family.

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.

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).

Alex Knob Track

The Alex Knob Track takes approximately eight hours return and climbs steadily through a variety of vegetation types with views of Franz Josef Glacier, the Southern Alps and the Tasman Sea.