A day out in Hokitika
Hokitika is in West Coast, New Zealand. Hopalong knows 2 things to do and 2 places to eat here, plus day trips to Lake Kaniere and Hokitika Gorge. Prices are approximate adult prices in NZ$.
Top things to do in Hokitika
Hokitika Beach and driftwood sign
Free · Town · about 45 min
A wild beach with driftwood art and famous sunsets.
Glowworm Dell
Free · Glowworm Dell · about 20 min
A short path to glowworms in a bush hollow. Go after dark.
Free things to do in Hokitika
- Hokitika Beach and driftwood sign (Town): A wild beach with driftwood art and famous sunsets.
- Glowworm Dell (Glowworm Dell): A short path to glowworms in a bush hollow. Go after dark.
Where to eat
- Café breakfast or lunch on Revell Street (Town, around NZ$22): Cafés in the town centre.
- Fish and chips by the beach (Town, around NZ$20): Eat on the beach at sunset.
Step-free and pram-friendly ideas
- Hokitika Beach and driftwood sign · step-free · pram-friendly
Access information can change. Check with the venue if access is essential.
Day trips from Hokitika
Lake Kaniere
- Lake Kaniere (Free): A quiet bush-fringed lake with walks and swimming spots.
Hokitika Gorge
- Hokitika Gorge (Free): Milky turquoise water seen from a swing bridge.
Typical weather in Hokitika
| Month | Low | High | Rainy days |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 11°C | 20°C | 12 |
| April | 7°C | 16°C | 13 |
| July | 3°C | 12°C | 13 |
| October | 7°C | 16°C | 13 |
Approximate long-term averages, not a forecast.