Getting Here & Around
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Getting Here
Road access to Hokitika is spectacular from all directions. Highways run through National Park, Scenic Reserve and World Heritage mountains, coastlines and gorges.
Far from being isolated, recent improvements to SH6 make Hokitika an ideal and scenic place to visit, even for a weekend or day trip. Savour the drive or relax and enjoy the scenery with coach and shuttle services that operate daily to Hokitika from Christchurch, Nelson, Picton and the Glaciers.
Most days there are five flights from Christchurch to Hokitika, picking up international and national connections. The TransAlpine rail journey from Christchurch, with a bus connection at Greymouth for the last leg to Hokitika, is one of the best train rides in the world.
Hokitika Transport Guide
Hokitika Airport
Hokitika airport is the West Coast’s only domestic airport with Air New Zealand link operating scheduled daily flights from Christchurch International Airport to Hokitika and return up to 5 times a day. Scenic 25 minute flight. Check out the Air New Zealand ‘Grab a seat” specials.
P (03) 755 8123
FP 0800 737 000 (Air New Zealand)
Wilderness Wings
Scenic flights from West Coast airports to Aoraki/Mt Cook and Glaciers, Milford Sound and other spectacular West Coast destinations. Friendly, personal service with informed flight commentaries. Satisfaction guaranteed. Bookings preferred.
Atomic Shuttles
Operating 7 days on all West Coast main highways, North, South and East .
Hokitika Taxis
Fast, friendly service guaranteed. Airport transfers to Greymouth, Franz Josef and Fox Glacier. Shuttle runs and scenic tours to lakes, Hokitika gorge and Punakaiki pancake rocks. Our hybrid car is eco friendly, we can take you further. Locally owned and operated. Quick response.
Intercity
Offering services covering the length of the West Coast daily from North to South, 7 days
TranzAlpine
Offering daily train excursions from East to West Coast. Enjoy the fantastic scenery the alpine trip has to offer. Two connecting coach services operate 7 days a week. All major rental car companies also available.