Hokitika Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Hokitika
Hokitika
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Photo by Ian Prain
Photo by Ian Prain

Where to stay in Hokitika

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Kaniere

You'll appreciate the beaches during your time in Kaniere and you might want to plan a stop by Te Waipounamu Maori Heritage Centre and National Kiwi Centre while you're in the area.

Kaniere
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Blue Spur

While there might not be top attractions in Blue Spur, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Te Waipounamu Maori Heritage Centre and National Kiwi Centre.

Blue Spur
Beachfront Hotel
Beachfront Hotel
3.5 out of 5
111 Revell Street, Hokitika
The price is NZ$134 per night from 13 July to 14 July
NZ$134
13 July - 14 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star beach hotel in Hokitika. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a beach locale. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,003 reviews)
"The view and the restaurant were amazing."

Reviewed on 7 Jul. 2025

Beachfront Hotel
Shining Star Beachfront Accommodation
Shining Star Beachfront Accommodation
3 out of 5
16 Richards Drive, Hokitika
The price is NZ$144 per night from 12 July to 13 July
NZ$144
12 July - 13 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star beach holiday park in Hokitika. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a beach locale. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (828 reviews)
Great beachside stay
"Great relaxed stay by the beach. Especially enjoyed having a drink on the deck watching the sun go down over the water. Kitchen well equipped and comfy beds. Bathroom a little dated but great water pressure. Would definately stsy again"

Reviewed on 13 May 2025

Shining Star Beachfront Accommodation
Jade Court Motor Lodge
Jade Court Motor Lodge
3 out of 5
85 Fitzherbert Street, Hokitika
The price is NZ$145 per night from 12 July to 13 July
NZ$145
12 July - 13 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star motel in Hokitika. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (432 reviews)
"We had a great stay! Kind owner, close to everything, and laundry facilities."

Reviewed on 5 Jul. 2025

Jade Court Motor Lodge
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Hokitika Fire Station Boutique Accommodation
Hokitika Fire Station Boutique Accommodation
5 out of 5
9 Hamilton St, Hokitika, West Coast
Stay at this 5-star luxury aparthotel in Hokitika. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a garden. Popular attractions Hokitika Museum and Westland Greenstone Ltd ...
10/10 Exceptional! (76 reviews)
"Loved the history of the place, well designed and decorated."

Reviewed on 6 Jul. 2025

Hokitika Fire Station Boutique Accommodation
" Sunset View Point " Hands down the best location in Hokitika!
" Sunset View Point " Hands down the best location in Hokitika!
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Stay at this vacation home in Hokitika. Enjoy laundry facilities and air conditioning. Popular attractions Hokitika Museum and Hokitika Beach are located ...
" Sunset View Point " Hands down the best location in Hokitika!
Enviable Location with True Comfort - Hoki Boatshed Holiday Accommodation
Enviable Location with True Comfort - Hoki Boatshed Holiday Accommodation
Hokitika
Stay at this apartment in Hokitika. Enjoy air conditioning. Popular attractions Hokitika Museum and Hokitika Beach are located nearby.
Enviable Location with True Comfort - Hoki Boatshed Holiday Accommodation
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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Activities

Reviews of Hokitika

4.2
Top destination
5 - Excellent
42
5 - Excellent 40%
4 - Good
44
4 - Good 42%
3 - Okay
15
3 - Okay 14%
2 - Disappointing
2
2 - Disappointing 2%
1 - Terrible
1
1 - Terrible 1%

4/5 - Good

Verified traveller

A day is more than enough.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

I love Hokitika it’s a great place to visit people are very friendly & helpful it’s a beautiful area to visit

3/5 - Okay

Verified traveller

Wasn't a lot to do, retail had short and unsual hours

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

If you are e interest d in jade there are plenty of shops that buy jade from.

4/5 - Good

Verified traveller

The bush walks over the historic gold mineing areas.. Trying to understand the hard work and the poor conditions the people worked and lived in back then..

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

As we are very interested in family history, we visited Stafford,Ross, and Hokitika cemeteries, Over all gave us so much history about the formations about all these communities,what amazing people these first settlers were

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