Hokitika
How can I get there?
• By car – the Coast road has been rated one of the top 10 road journeys in the world and Hokitika is perfectly positioned to explore the many wonders of the West Coast.
• By plane – Air NZ flies into Hokitika daily. Check out their Grab a Seat deals for periodic cheap flights to Hokitika.
• By train – Rated one of the top 10 train journeys in the world, the TranzAlpine between Christchurch and Greymouth offers a wonderful way to travel. In winter, we offer a train package.
• By bus – Intercity provides daily transport to Hokitika and stops just steps away from the hotel.
Driving Travel Times
• Hokitika airport: 2 minutes
• TranzAlpine express train: 30 minutes
• Punakaiki: 60 minutes
• Arthur’s Pass: 90 minutes
• Franz Josef Glacier: 90 minutes
• Christchurch: 2.5 - 3 hours
Things to do in Hokitika
Hokitika is a vibrant, well-situated town. Walking tracks, beachfront, lakes, mountains and waterfalls are plentiful and a day exploring would be well worthwhile. Shopping in Hokitika is a joy too, with numerous artisan galleries and workshops.
Some outstanding local attractions include:
• Heritage walks and museums
• 18 hole golf course (gear hire available)
• Mountain biking (bike hire available)
• Fishing, whitebaiting and hunting (gear hire available)
• Boating on Lakes Mahinapua and Kaniere
• Artisan gallery shopping
• Target and clay shooting with Cowboy Paradise
• Tours with Kea Heritage Tours
• Scenic flights to Mt Cook & Milford Sound with Wilderness Wings
• Rafting wild West Coast rivers with Ecorafting
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