Budget-Friendly Things to Do in Hokitika
Top Cheap Things to Do in Hokitika, New Zealand
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- Larissa KAuckland, New Zealand52 contributionsFantastic, must do if in Hokitika.
Easy loop walk with 2x swing bridges. Awesome views.
We were lucky enough to go when it was sunny and the water was a fantastic blue colour.
Large carpark, however as a warning it still does get very busy and full.
Toilets available to use there as well.
Great walk.Written 25 April 2022This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC. - Debra16 contributionsThis ride is very achievable and the scenery is fantastic and varied. I would recommend booking through Kiwi Journeys & staying at Scenic Waterways.Written 5 May 2022This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
- Larissa KAuckland, New Zealand52 contributionsAwesome West Coast Beach. Must see.
Easy to walk along. We even saw a Seal whist on our walk.
Fantastic way to see the true West Coast.Written 25 April 2022This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC. - Susie1 contributionExcellent customer service, standard of Gallery AAA+ products the best I seen anyway.
Well done you guys.Written 11 April 2022This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC. - Robin TChristchurch, New Zealand69 contributionsRoad to the Falls in unsealed and a bit dusty as there had been a long period without rain which also affected the Falls. Would love to see it gushing!Written 26 February 2022This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
- Robin TChristchurch, New Zealand69 contributionsAnother attraction that we'd not visited before but found to be amazing tucked into the foot of the West Coast hills surrounded but native bushWritten 26 February 2022This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
- zhuhai2007Christchurch, New Zealand48,485 contributionsThis beautiful lake is best visited on a wetland cruise up the Mahinapua River, or via the West Coast Wilderness Trail, but there is a picnic spot for those in a car.Written 13 November 2021This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
- Meander879996 contributionsA great 20min walk that starts and finishes with a tunnel! Well worth the 15min car trip to get there.Written 16 October 2021This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
- AllanJGJWellington, New Zealand3,340 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.
- roaming_kiwi58Christchurch, New Zealand2,707 contributionsHelpful staff, good selection of info leaflets and retail items. We stopped by here to pick up a leaflet about the town heritage walk. They have a notice up saying they are cashless, but I was able to pay for my single page leaflet with coins - I could have used eftpos, but it seemed hardly worth it for 50 cents!Written 1 April 2022This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
- Trevor1 contributionAbsolutely fabulous craft shop to satisfy a large range of interests and very friendly staff. The most outstand part was I emailed them asking if they could courier an item I had spied and taken a photo of without my wife detecting me, it is for Mother’s Day. The correspondence was lightening quick, answered all my questions and provided me with bank details. I purchase the item around 1pm and it was on my door step at 950am the next day, we are in CHCH, NZ. It might be just over the alps, but I was expecting 2-3 days. The packaging was also top class. The item individually wrapped, then placed in a good-sized box with plenty of paper strips cushioning the item, brilliant. I’m extremely happy and will defiantly return, must see for all, great experience. Thanks, a mill, Trevor, Yes, I’m a male in a craft shop! and what an enjoyable experience it was….Written 2 May 2022This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
- Gretchen BScandia, KS8 contributionsA west coast stop for fans of vintage machinery should include the Westland Industrial Park. An ongoing project of area volunteers, this collection of buildings near the airport, houses a variety of equipment of the past. Mostly construction equipment, small utility boats and motors, local fire engines and commercial vehicles are included, plus a few Caterpillar crawlers and specialty tractors. A miniature railway is under construction. which will add appleal for visitors with young children. My favorite was an American built stagecoach that was used used the route between Christchurch and the west coast during the goldrush. What a thrilling and terrifying ride! Friendly volunteers welcomed us to tea. Fans of vintage machinery are the same all over the world.😁 Check out the heritage park web page for more details.Written 17 February 2020This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
- Ginges_revengeBrisbane, Australia2,555 contributionsI was looking forward to the challenge of driving this when heading down the West Coast on our holiday.
I was disappointed to find a new bypass bridge had been built and you couldn't drive through it any more.
It was an icon of the area and i would've loved to be able to drive over it.
I could only stop and get a photo of it.Written 27 September 2019This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC. - Grant NHastings, New Zealand1,266 contributionsQuite impressive and obviously looked after. Worth a closer look and traffic is light enough to be able to walk to it.Written 23 April 2021This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
- mammap1975Winchester, New Zealand23 contributionsAMAZING!!!! Everything about this place was amazing from the hosts Gavin and Cindy to the food, the rooms, the boat tour and the hospitality. Highly recommend this place to anyone.Written 13 May 2022This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
