The Wild West Coast
Hokitika
Historic gold-rush port town celebrated for West Coast pounamu (greenstone), wild beaches, and the Hokitika Gorge.
Destination Overview — Hokitika
Hokitika captures the authentic spirit of the West Coast. Watch master carvers sculpt sacred New Zealand jade (pounamu), wander the drift-wood strewn Sunset Point beach, and marvel at the luminous turquoise waters of the Hokitika Gorge.
Key Highlights
Hokitika Gorge Turquoise Waters • Pounamu (Jade) Carving • Sunset Point Driftwood Beach
Recommended Activities in Hokitika
Te Ana Māori Rock Art Tour
Guided cultural tour to authentic ancient limestone rock art shelters created by Ngāi Tahu ancestors in South Canterbury.
Duration: 2 hours
Partner: Bonz ‘N’ Stonz Carving Studio / Arahura Marae
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