Hokitika Activities

Hokitika has a wide range of activities including; canoeing, mountain biking, rafting, tramping and yachting. Here are a few ideas for things to do in Hokitika:

  • Wild Foods Festival
    The Hokitika Wildfoods festival in early March each year is an extravaganza of gourmet bushtucker, based on The West Coast's natural food sources. The emphasis is on novel, tasty and healthy wildfood.
  • Bonz n Stonz
    Carve your own Taonga ( Treasure) from Jade/pounamu, bone, paua shell, mother of pearl. Personal tuition from the master. Steve Gwallasi, using specialised carving tools. An experience of a lifetime. Booking recommended 6 days a week.
    16 Hamilton Street, Hokitika
    Phone: 03-755-6504

  • Fine Art Photography & Gallery
    Discover the Local Colours of the West Coast captured by photographer Juergen Schacke. His connection with the heart and soul of the Coast is evident in his incredible images. The Gallery is a fantastic way to take in the spirit of the region – a must see! Open Mon to Sat.
    104 Revell Street, Hokitika

  • Crooked Mile Talking Movies
    Art house and New Zealand films. Comfy couches to rest your travel-worn legs. Surround sound to transport you to some far-off far-out place. Coffee, snacks, organic chocolate. Screenings listed on our website and poster board.
    36 Revell Street, Hokitika
    Phone: 03-755-5309
  • Cowboys Paradise
    Wild West Excitement. Have a go at the worlds fastest growing shooting sport – Cowboy Action Shooting.
    1140 Milltown Road, Lake Kaniere
    Phone: 027-3714-360
  • Hokitika Regent Theatre
    Art Deco Theatre. Incorporating Hokitika Cinema, Pounama Kai Café and Brent Trolle Art Gallery. Regular weekly big screen movies meeting room and auditorium hire. All right in the centre of Town.
    23 Weld Street, Hokitika
    Phone: 03-755-8101
  • Paddle Boat Cruises
    This is a unique experience travelling through magnificent scenery and virgin rainforest in a genuine paddleboat on Mahinapua Creek and Lake Cruises. Runs daily from January 1st – April 1st.
    State Highway 6 South of Hokitika (4kms)
    Phone: 03-7557239
  • Eco Centre
    Guaranteed viewing of live kiwi. Also on display tuatara, giant eels, birds, native and exotic fish. Eel feeding shows in summer only 10am, 12noon, 3pm.
    Tancred Street, Hokitika
    Phone: 03-7555251
  • West Coast Historical Museum
    A Celebration of the unique history of the West Coast, including an audiovisual show about the gold rush. Displays, research centre and more.
    Carnegie Building, corner of Hamilton and Tancred Streets, Hokitika
    Phone: 03-755-6898
  • Wilderness Wings
    Scenic flights from West Coast airports to Aoraki/Mt Cook and Glaciers, Milford Sounds and other spectacular West Coast destinations. Friendly, personal services with informed flight commentaries. Satisfaction guaranteed. Booking preferred.
    Dome building, Hokitika Airport
    Phone free: 0800-755-8118