Hokitika Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
township in the West Coast region of New Zealand's South Island
About Hokitika
Founded on gold mining in 1864, Hokitika was a centre of the West Coast Gold Rush and grew very quickly. By late 1866, it was one of New Zealand's most populous centres. On 16 September 1867, there were 41 vessels alongside the wharf, as the port of Hokitika ranked first in New Zealand in both the number of vessels entered inwards and in the total value of exports, principally gold. The population has declined greatly since the Gold Rush, but the population of the Westland District is now on the rise, thanks to "lifestyle inhabitants". Almost 30% of the district's rate-payers live outside of Hokitika.
Top Attractions in Hokitika
Explore the best things to see and do in Hokitika:
- ★Bonz 'N' Stonz Carving Studio
- ★Custom House
- ★Dorothy Falls
- ★Glowworm Dell
- ★Government Buildings
- ★Hokitika Beach Sign
- ★Hokitika Clock Tower
- ★Hokitika Gorge
Where to Eat in Hokitika
Must-try local food and restaurants:
- 🍴Cafe 39
- 🍴Clocktower Cafe
- 🍴Dulcie's Takeaways
- 🍴Easteat Restaurant 唐小厨
- 🍴Fat Pipi Pizza
- 🍴Kitchen Hokitika NZ
Where to Stay in Hokitika
- 🏨154 Kaniere Road Accommodation
- 🏨252 Beachside Motels & Holiday Park
- 🏨Kaniere Hotel
- 🏨Pioneer Hotel
- 🏨Railway Hotel Motel
- 🏨Teichelmann's Bed & Breakfast
Hokitika Travel Guide Sections
Our comprehensive guide covers 10 sections including: