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Rimu Lodge
Hokitika New Zealand Casually elegant, yet intimate, suitable for privacy and relaxation. 4 rooms with en suites take advantage of wonderful views over the Hokitika River. Listen to Tui and Bellbirds in the early morning silence while enjoying breakfast on the deck.
Blue Spur Lodge
Hokitika New Zealand Backpackers backpacker hostel and cottage accommodation. located in peaceful setting of native bush and gardens, 5km inland from Hokitika.
Sail West Ltd Yacht Charters Hokitika
Hokitika New Zealand Sail West Ltd specialises in day sailing,lunch and dinner cruises on Lakes Kaniere and Mahinapua near Hokitika. Sail West have small party sizes and provide for hands on sailing.
About Hokitika New Zealand
Hokitika is located on the West Coast of the South Island. The town enjoys wonderful views of the Tasman Sea, Mount Cook and the Southern Alps. Hokitika is famous for its annual Wildfoods Festival.
Hokitika is the gateway to the South Westland World Heritage National Park. The Arahura River, which enters the sea 8 kilometres north of Hokitika, is a traditional source of pounamu (greenstone or jade). Several shops in Hokitika sell expertly crafted greenstone jewellery and sculptures. South Westland is popular with other craftspeople, including gold jewellers, wood turners and potters.
Other local industries include commercial gold mining, tourist attractions like Shantytown, farming, sphagnum moss collecting, and fishing. South of Hokitika are Lake Kaniere, a placid lake and a great place for boating, water skiing, picnics and swimming and Lake Mahinapua, ideal for sailing and camping. Further south are the Franz Josef and Fox Glaciers.
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