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Helicopter Toursfromper adult$600- fromper adult$105
- fromper adult$290
Day Tripsfromper adult$195
Day Tripsfromper adult$289
Attractions & Museumsfromper adult$33- fromper adult$290
Theme Park Tickets and Toursfromper adult$40
Food & Drinkfromper adult$45
Beer & Brewery Toursfromper adult$275
Nature & Wildlife Areas
Secluded bushwalk through native flora, serenaded by bird calls, with vibrant turquoise waters and scenic suspension bridge crossings.
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Points of Interest & Landmarks
Enchanting natural dell provides a captivating night-time display of glow worms, accessible by a short uphill walk. Surrounded by beachfront and nearby attractions for a serene escape.
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Biking Trails
Cycling trail through high elevation forests and scenic landscapes, featuring historical sites and natural wonders, with paths for varying abilities and ages.
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Art Galleries
Craft gallery showcasing a diverse range of local art, from greenstone jewellery to pottery, in a serene setting ideal for finding unique mementos.
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Interactive aquarium with kiwi and native species exhibits, features eel feeding, prawn fishing, and kiwi viewing, ideal for family outings on rainy days.
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- Dollina P2 contributionsthis was a great walk as described and well sign posted . well worth the journey up. great views and an easy walk. easy to findWritten 17 January 2025This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Lisa P126 contributionsIt was fun to be able to walk from our holiday park to this little dell and see the glow worms after dark for free in Hokitika.Written 16 November 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Rhondda BChristchurch, New Zealand36 contributionsGreat service and friendly helpful staff. We had a specific request for our transport and the team were able to accommodate us with this.Written 20 November 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- kateřina mLoch Lomond and The Trossachs National Park, UK19 contributionsBest place in Hokitika with the most amazing person Karen. I purchased a ring there for my birthday. Unfortunately couple of weeks later one of the lil gems fell out. I contacted the gallery and Karen was so helpful. She contacted the ring maker and after I dropped the ring off she got them to mend it for me. Communication over the email was prompt and kind.
I would definitely recommend buying your souvenirs or gifts from here as not only it supports the local artists but also the people who work there.Written 17 April 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - Lisa P126 contributionsIt was a great walk along side the beach in Hokitika. Rainy and windy the day we were there but still great to see. We went back later in the evening for the sunset. Gorgeous!Written 16 November 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Anicka W1 contributionVery nice art shop with unique craft souvenirs made by local artists. I stopped there the two times I went to Hokitika as I loved their bird brooches hand painted and with paua shell finition. I took one for each of my family member and for myself. Perfect place to find a special object to bring home or just enjoy the art and speaking with the friendly owners.Written 7 August 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Robert DBrooklyn, New York5,344 contributionsThe InterCity coach stopped for afternoon tea at Hokitika in front of the National Kiwi Centre and coach passengers received a discount on admission. They had a huge tank for the female New Zealand Longfin Eels, the largest freshwater eels in the world. These fish are 85-100 years old! Notice that they had not yet removed the Halloween decorations from the tank!
The Tuatara is a unique reptile, a living fossil from the age of the dinosaurs. They are the only species in their order and live only in New Zealand. If a Tiger Oscar is not happy, it makes a face like a sullen child. The one in my photo seemed reasonably content.
Of course, the reason I visited was to see kiwis. One room had an exhibit of kiwis. Then you enter the kiwi house, where it is nighttime since the kiwi are nocturnal. Due to the low lighting, photos are prohibited. I actually saw a kiwi close up, about 20 cm/8 inches away from me. To compensate for the photo prohibition, they give you a photo of a kiwi on the way out.Written 11 January 2025This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - chuckrdickeyWhakatāne, New Zealand17 contributionsA beautiful place so rugged and majestic.
Great Water Skiing destination
The Sand flys are something else
So quiet and lovelyWritten 26 November 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - juliegnz97 contributionsWent in late December after a night of heavy rain. A short and windy unsealed single lane road and a small carpark. It looks like it's beer coming over the side which is fun and unusual. You can carry on the same road and get back on the highway.Written 29 December 2023This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Lynda BWellington, New Zealand1,414 contributionsWe stopped in here for morning tea during a recent three week SI road trip. We always carry a thermos of hot water and some coffee sachets with us on our travels.
This is a very beautiful spot. The weather was superb. There are a couple of tables with bench seats, we sat at one and there was another couple (who it turns out were from Melbourne in the SI on a whistlestop tour) at the other one.
It was such a lovely place to spend an hour or so, taking in the breathtaking view. The birdlife was amazing, with heaps of fantails flitting around and eating the sandflies on the wing. Didn’t seem to put much of a dent in the sandfly population but they are beautiful little birds.
The drive into the rest area on the track through native bush is really beautiful too.
Highly recommend this for a stop if you’re passing. It’s easy to find, just turn into the road opposite the Mahinapua Pub on SH6 (remember the Mainland Cheese ads on the tele??) and drive to the end of the road.
There are also very clean toilets at the site, thank you to the Council for providing such a great area to stop.Written 20 May 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - AllanJGJWellington, New Zealand4,257 contributionsThis lovely old building only has one room open to the public given it needs earthquake strenghtening, and sadly there seems to be few if any original features inside. But the outside of the building is a quite lovely Victorian structure. And check out the history of the building - funded by the famous Scottish-American philanthropist Andrew Carnegie.Written 8 February 2020This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- DeborahChristchurch, New Zealand2 contributionsWe did a carving experience with Steve, knowledgeable and helpful, we only had a couple hours so we picked a basic toki shape, if you have loads of time you could let your imagination run free. It was a great experience and we learned about how Steve runs a program to help the troubled learners from the highschool learn new skills in carving as well as business skills.Written 28 October 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
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