Welcome to Hokitika

Welcome to Hokitika – heritage and cultural centre of the West Coast. Experience the stories of nature, history and culture that are at the very heart of Hokitika. They are displayed within its many heritage sites, restored buildings and walkways.


Sandwiched between surf and river, with the mighty Southern Alps as a backdrop, Hokitika embraces the very essence of West Coast hospitality. Make Hokitika your West Coast Destination – here everyone is a lifestyle millionaire.

5 unique must dos only available in Hokitika
  • Take in the beauty of fine Rimu forest and granite cliffs of the Hokitika Gorge. Walk the swing bridge over tranquil turquoise blue waters.
  • Hokitika is home to New Zealand’s finest POUNAMU (jade). View world renowned carvers at work, purchase a true New Zealand Maori treasure (taonga), or design and carve jade yourself, guided by a professional tutor.
  • Enjoy a game of golf on one of New Zealand’s few true Golf Links courses.
  • Hokitika embraces both the arts and the beach. Watch artists working in their workshops only metres from Hokitika town beach for free.
  • Visit the Lake Mahinapua area to experience NZ's first treetop walkway. Its one of two lakes nearby offering walks, camping, fishing, kayaking and much more.

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Enterprise Hokitika
P.O Box 126, Hokitika 7842, New Zealand
P (03) 755 6166
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