Hokitika Travel Guide
New Zealand
Hokitika is a small town on New Zealand’s South Island, on the west coast, with a population of 3,401. It is served by Hokitika Airport, making air travel the most direct option for visitors arriving by plane.
Hokitika Beach is 2 kilometres from town. Other nearby places by the water include Swimmers Beach at Lake Mahinapua, 10.3 kilometres away, Lawyers Delight Beach at 20.4 kilometres, and Hohonu Spit at 37.3 kilometres.
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Pays in NZD
Plug type Type I (UK adapter needed)
Emergency 111
Dial code +64
Tipping: Tipping is not customary in New Zealand, and service staff are generally paid a living wage. It is not expected, but a small gesture for exceptional service is always appreciated.
Best time to visit Hokitika
Jan
20°13Feb
19°11Mar
17°15Apr
16°14May
14°16Jun
12°13Jul
12°14Aug
12°14Sep
13°22Oct
14°22Nov
16°15Dec
18°19Average daily maximums with rainy days per month, from the last three years of weather history.
Beaches near Hokitika
Hokitika Beach
2 km away
Swimmers Beach
10.3 km away
Lawyers Delight Beach
20.4 km away
Hohonu Spit
37.3 km away
Things to do in Hokitika
Hokitika Museum
museum
1.9 km
Cass Square
park
1.3 km
Tambo Shipwreck
historic site
2.4 km
1.7 km
Hokitika Glass Studio
glass blowing venue
1.8 km
Westland Industrial Heritage Park
history museum
0.2 km
Wilderness Gallery
art gallery
1.8 km
Old Lodge Theatre
theatre venue
2.1 km
Getting there
Hokitika Airport · 0 km
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