Guidebook for Arahura Valley
Sightseeing
Sunset Point
Gibson QuayThe best place to watch the sunset
Tunnel Terrace Walk Trailhead
Stafford Loop RoadA beautiful easy walk through old gold workings. Suitable for children
Punakaiki
Stunning and only an hour away.
Lake Kaniere
Perfect for swim and a picnic or just sightseeing.
Walk the old goldmine workings. See the old workings from 100 years ago. Take gumboots if it has been wet.
Blue Spur Road
Blue Spur RoadWalk the old goldmine workings. See the old workings from 100 years ago. Take gumboots if it has been wet.
Amazing rock formations in Punakaki. Go at high tide to experience the blow holes at their best.
Pancake Rocks and Blowholes Walk
Pancake Rocks and Blowholes WalkAmazing rock formations in Punakaki. Go at high tide to experience the blow holes at their best.
Essentials
Westland Pharmacy
10 Weld StFor all you medical and pharmacy needs.
New World Hokitika
116 Revell StEverything you need.
Ngai Tahu Pounamu Public Library
39 Weld StHokitika i-SITE Visitor Information Centre
36 Weld StExcellent help and advice.
Excellent source of West Coast historical texts.
Free wifi.
6 locals recommend
Westland District Library
20 Sewell StExcellent source of West Coast historical texts.
Free wifi.
Food Scene
Fat Pipi Pizza
89 Revell StGreat pizza
Porky's Takeaways
51 Weld StGreat to take down to the beach.
Very good food to suit all budgets. May pay to book ahead in the busy season (Dec-March).
37 locals recommend
Stumpers
98 Revell StVery good food to suit all budgets. May pay to book ahead in the busy season (Dec-March).
Priya Indian Restaurant
79 Revell StTypical NZ Indian food.
A traditional West Coast pub. Warm fire and warm people. Great NZ pub food. Sunday roasts.
6 locals recommend
Empire Hotel
289 Kaniere RdA traditional West Coast pub. Warm fire and warm people. Great NZ pub food. Sunday roasts.
Korath Thai Cuisine
5 Weld StreetBeautiful and fresh Thai food with excellent service.
The cafe does amazing waffles. Delicious! Great pies and scones too.
28 locals recommend
Hokitika's Regent Theatre
23 Weld StThe cafe does amazing waffles. Delicious! Great pies and scones too.
Great sandwiches made to order. Sometimes a long wait so be prepared.
11 locals recommend
The Hokitika Sandwich Company
83a Revell StGreat sandwiches made to order. Sometimes a long wait so be prepared.
Entertainment & Activities
National Kiwi Centre
64 Tancred StGood activity for a rainy day. See a kiwi and giant eels.
Shantytown Heritage Park
Excellent fun for the whole family in all weathers.
Sweet Alice's Fudge Kitchen
27 Tancred StWatch Alice make the fudge.
Hokitika's Regent Theatre
23 Weld StGreat historic theatre with all the latest movies.
Lake Mahinapua
Great place for a lake swim
Really cute little town 30 minutes south. Visit the pub, go gold panning.
Ross Goldfields Information & Heritage Centre
4 Aylmer StReally cute little town 30 minutes south. Visit the pub, go gold panning.
Drinks & Nightlife
Monteith's Brewing Company
60 Herbert StTake a tour of the brewery and sample the beers.
Stations Inn
11 Blue Spur RdExcellent food and a great view.
Empire Hotel
289 Kaniere RdAuthentic Kiwi pup. Great value pub meals and cold beer and wine.
Getting Around
Hokitika Airport
Airport DriveDirect flights from Christchurch
Arts & Culture
Hokitika Museum
17 Hamilton StA great way to learn about our colourful history.
Bonz 'N Stonz Carving Studio
16 Hamilton StCarve your own jade.