What to do and see in Hokitika, South Island: The Best Outdoor Activities

January 9, 2022 Rebbecca Marino

Hokitika is a township in the West Coast region of New Zealand's South Island, 40 kilometres (25 mi) south of Greymouth, and close to the mouth of the Hokitika River.
Restaurants in Hokitika

1. Wilderness Wings

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Wilderness Wings

Wilderness Wings invites you on a once in a lifetime New Zealand scenic flight experience. We are a premier operator of specialising in world class scenic flight tours and exceptional wilderness adventures throughout the beautiful alpine regions of the Southern Alps. Our highly experienced freindly pilots offer informed inflight commentary while you relax and enjoy breathtaking views of our highest peaks including Mt Cook and largest glaciers including Franz Josef and Fox glaciers. We operate all year from the beautiful town of Hokitika.

2. Precision Helicopters Hokitika

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Precision Helicopters Hokitika

Precision Helicopters Hokitika is based at the Whitcombe Valley right next to the spectacular Hokitika Gorge. We offer breathtaking tours to New Zealand's most beautiful untouched destinations. Tours that will leave you wanting more. It has to be seen to be believed!

3. Hokitika Scenic Jet

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Hokitika Scenic Jet

Enjoy the exhilaration of jet boating on the beautiful Hokitika River. All tours depart from the boat ramp on the corner of Tancred Street and Gibson Quay in central Hokitika. Book your tour today.

4. Hokitika Scenic Tours

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Hokitika Scenic Tours

Hokitika Scenic Tours ... offer a personal transport service, right here, in the heart of the West Coast, South Island, NZ. We invite visitors to discover our local hidden treasures where time stands still in all its natural glory. Giving you the opportunity to view the magnificent scenery & attractions that lie between the Tasman Sea and Southern Alps.

5. West Coast Scenic Waterways

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West Coast Scenic Waterways

We are located just 4 kms south of Hokitika on the State Highway 6. Drive straight past Adair road on your left heading south and we are the first left turn after you cross the Mahinapua Creek with the Historic Railway Bridge located on your left. Enjoy freedom kayaking or a cruise aboard the Eco Adventurer. Capture the picturesque beauty of the Mahinapua waterways along the original route used by pioneers,gold diggers and early explorers. Experience majestic views of Aoraki/Mt.Cook and the Southern Alps and outstanding West Coast wetlands flora, fauna and native rain forest. Come and see the rare and graceful White Heron and Australasian Bittern.

6. Hokitika Cycles & Sportsworld

33 Tancred Street, Hokitika 7810 New Zealand +64 3-755 8662 [email protected] http://www.hokitikasportsworld.co.nz
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Hokitika Cycles & Sportsworld

The West Coast Wilderness Trail is a truly unique experience of unspoiled forest, towering Southern Alps, tranquil lakes and Tasman Sea foreshore. Hokitika Cycles & Sportsworld will organise your Bike hire, Shuttle & Transfers for the easy grade 1-2 trail which can be ridden either in part from any of the multiple entry points or best ridden over 4 days split into approx 35kms/day. Allow 3-6 hour

Reviewed By flatwhite10 - San Francisco, United States

We had a great experience with Hokitika Cycles & Sportsworld. First off, the customer service is excellent and everyone who works there is super friendly! Our family of five (kids age 14, 11 and 11) rented bikes and took their shuttle to Ross. We then biked the West Coast Wilderness Trail from Ross to Hokitika. It was a beautiful trail with a wide range of landscapes to enjoy. Nothing too hard for the kids, but it was a long morning and they were really ready for lunch by the time we biked into Hokitika. I highly recommend this activity (as long as the weather is good!).

7. West Coast Cycle and Tours

75 Fitzherbert Street, Hokitika 7810 New Zealand +64 27 567 7139 [email protected] https://www.facebook.com/UrbanPedals/
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West Coast Cycle and Tours

We are a West Coast family business. We offer cycle tours, shuttles , bag transfers, creating bespoke tours for your budget and time constraints. Customer service is our top priority. We will try our utmost to meet your requests. The West Coast Wilderness Trail is "Our Back Yard" come play with us.

Reviewed By 405Sally - Wellington, New Zealand

We cycled the West Coast Adventure Trail and Glory Days were the Hokitika-based cycle company that did all the logistics - they transferred us from the TransAlpine train to the start of the trail, organised luggage transfers and shuttles, and provided e-bikes. They were always on time (or early) and really obliging, noting was too much trouble. They provided great advice about places to go and had arranged excellent accommodation to help us make the most of our time on the West Coast. I would highly recommend you booking your West Coast Adventure Trail directly with Glory Days.

8. Hikoi Waewae Guided Walks Cultural and Heritage Tours

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Hikoi Waewae Guided Walks Cultural and Heritage Tours

Kia ora koutou, nau mai, haere mai, tauti mai. We are a family business based near the sacred Arahura River, home of the treasured pounamu (greenstone). Experience the spectacular beauty of the West Coast through the unique perspective of our local Māori guides. Sample traditional Maori cuisine. Discover the wild and tranquil moods of Te Tai Poutini.

9. Cycle Journeys

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Cycle Journeys

Cycle Journeys provides self-guided cycle tours on the West Coast Wilderness Trail. Bike hire, shuttles, luggage transfers, accommodation & activity bookings on the West Coast Wilderness Trail.

10. West Coast Wilderness Trail

80 Tainui Street, Hokitika 7805 New Zealand +64 3-755 6166 [email protected] http://www.westcoastwildernesstrail.co.nz.
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West Coast Wilderness Trail

The West Coast Wilderness Trail is a 132 km Grade 2 easy cycle trail that takes the rider through some of the most stunning and diverse scenery the West Coast of the South Island has to offer. The Trail is part of the Great Rides Nga Haerenga network and can be ridden in entirety over 4 days or there are many options available for one day rides and shorter multi day rides.

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