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An exhilarating tree top adventure among temperate rainforest giants.

Kiwi Journeys are excited to release the new ‘Gorge on Cycle and Scenery’ tour. As the name suggests, this one-day tour has it all, including a guided tour of the spectacular Hokitika Gorge and an amazing bike ride on the West Coast Wilderness Trail.

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.

Explore the magical rock sided blue green waters of Hokitka Gorge then escape high up in the native tree canopy at West Coast Treetop Walkway getting a birds eye view of the stunning surrounds. Includes one nights accommodation.

A dozen pubs have come and gone since Woodstock Hotel sprang to life in May 1865 but only one has survived the test of time – the Royal Mail Hotel.

West Coast Tower Zipline: 425m, 60km/hr, 45m high, 40-sec ride, guided adventure including a Tree Top Walk, learn about Rimu rainforest, tandem ziplining, post-zip café and exploration.

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.

Boutique luxury eco lodge located near Hokitika's unique attractions. Enjoy trout fishing, hiking and the abundant bird life from the deck and full breakfast in the morning. The perfect retreat.

Hokitika Gorge Tour takes you through the lush dairy farmlands of the Kokatahi Valley, my home, with majestic views of the Southern Alps, we explore native rainforest and view blue green waters of rock sided Hokitika Gorge. Tour is 2 hours duration.

Hokitika Glass Studio: Glass Blowing & Designer Art Forms: Glassblowing at its best. Beautiful handcrafted glassware.

Fish and chip shop in central Hokitika.

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.