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Welcome to Hokitika, cool little town. Hokitika is the only beachside, full-service town centre on the West Coast

Lake Kaniere is one of the most beautiful lakes in New Zealand and offers opportunity for a number of water sports. There are also several picnic places, a camping area, and numerous short walks.

Glenfern offers luxurious one and two bedroom villas near Franz Josef Glacier township. An ideal base for you to explore the Glacier region.

Are you looking for a holiday home in a stunning location in Punakaiki on the West Coast?

Franz Josef Glacier Guides gives you the opportunity to experience the most spectacular glacier environment available to the general public. We offer a range of glacier hiking trips and experiences that will allow you to see ice formations firsthand.

Whether you’re parking your motorhome or campervan for the night, pitching a tent under the stars or staying in a lovely cabin, Reefton Motor Camp welcomes you.

A short walk with spectacular ocean views, steeple rocks, and a large year-round fur seal colony.

Spacious and wild gardens for tents, vans and unpowered campers. Powered sites coming soon. Full kitchen facilities, amazing showers, charging points, bike shed, wifi and laundry. Peaceful and interesting.

A beautiful way to see Arahura at it's best.....He taonga no te whenua o Te Tai Poutini

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.

John Kennedy, head guide of West Coast Encounters, has worked in the tourism and hospitality industry for over 30 years with an extensive history in tour guiding.

Precision Helicopters Hokitika is based at the Gateway to the southern Alps, adjacent to the Hokitika Gorge. Climb aboard to view glaciers, west coast Native bush, alpine terrain, historic huts and more.