Plan your trip

Guided walks from a unique local Maori perspective. Experience our beautiful natural environment while learning the history of our ancestors who have walked here before you. Look through our photo gallery to see the different places we walk.

Visit Westland's industrial past. Fire Engines in working order, Sawmilling and mining engines, Steam and Horse-drawn vehicles, Historic Boats, Games and so much more!!

Cruise, stay & play with us at Scenic Waterways Retreat. Experience the 'untamed natural wilderness' of the West Coast. Soak in our wood-fired hot tub, while star gazing, and enjoy delicious wholesome food produced on-site. Take time to recharge.

Clocktower Cafe

Relax in our clean, comfortable and spacious Qualmark 4 Star motel with high standards of presentation and service, including wireless internet, cooking facilities and spa baths. Close to Hokitika Airport, town centre & beach. Hosts Karen Hitchcock.

Join us on a real West Coast experience, as we visit 'Treasures of the West Coast: Pancake Rocks, Hokitika Gorge, Treetop Walk, Pounamu Pathway or Kiwi Centre.- Includes all transfers, entry & 2 nights Qualmark accommodation.

Take a historic walking tour in the home of The Luminaries with experienced guides.

Handpainted fridge magnets, standing stones and wall panels created on site by graphic artist, William Steyn. Choose from quirky kiwis, dancing folk, windswept trees, spirals or stylized faces painted on West Coast beach stones.

If you want to experience old fashioned West Coast hospitality, you can't go past the Pioneer Hotel.

Centrally located in the heritage area of Hokitika. Comfortable king beds and ensuite bathrooms. Short walk to cafes, restaurants, arts and craft galleries. Substantial breakfast included. Separate guest lounge. Complimentary Wireless Broadband.

Quality complex with attractive gardens & outdoor seating. Short walk to the Hokitika town centre, restaurants and cafes and our famous beach. Free wireless internet. Full cooking facilities. All units are on ground floor. Your gateway to the South.

Perfect peace surrounds you, an idyllic retreat inspired by nature, forest scenes, mountain landscape and miles of dynamic sandy beach. Lodge adorned with sculptural art. Spacious modern rooms, healthy garden cuisine and active conservation hosts.