Guidebook for Arahura Valley

Michelle
Guidebook for Arahura Valley

Sightseeing

Great way to see our beautiful rainforest from high above. Stop for a bite to eat. Fun for the whole family.
43 locals recommend
West Coast Treetop Walk & Cafe
1128 Woodstock-Rimu Rd
43 locals recommend
Great way to see our beautiful rainforest from high above. Stop for a bite to eat. Fun for the whole family.
A beautiful half or full day activity. Drive round the whole lake or stop at the lake for a swim, BBQ, picnic or simple sightseeing trip. Dorothy Falls is on the way. Stop at the Kaniere Hotel too.
38 locals recommend
Lake Kaniere
38 locals recommend
A beautiful half or full day activity. Drive round the whole lake or stop at the lake for a swim, BBQ, picnic or simple sightseeing trip. Dorothy Falls is on the way. Stop at the Kaniere Hotel too.
A must-do activity for anyone visiting the West Coast. A beautiful place to walk around and see the blow holes/pancake rocks. The coast road is ranked in the top 5 drives to do in the world.
46 locals recommend
Punakaiki
46 locals recommend
A must-do activity for anyone visiting the West Coast. A beautiful place to walk around and see the blow holes/pancake rocks. The coast road is ranked in the top 5 drives to do in the world.
Visit the Blue Spur old gold mine workings. An interesting walk through a mining area worked in the late 1800's Gumboots needed if it has rained.
Blue Spur Road
Blue Spur Road
Visit the Blue Spur old gold mine workings. An interesting walk through a mining area worked in the late 1800's Gumboots needed if it has rained.
A very special river to local Maori. One of the main sources of pounamu/jade on the West Coast. Wander the river bank and maybe you will find a little piece to take home.
Arahura River
A very special river to local Maori. One of the main sources of pounamu/jade on the West Coast. Wander the river bank and maybe you will find a little piece to take home.
Beautiful things to see at night. Only a 1min walk from the highway. Bring a small torch. Night time only.
23 locals recommend
Glow Worm Dell
State Highway 6
23 locals recommend
Beautiful things to see at night. Only a 1min walk from the highway. Bring a small torch. Night time only.
The best spot to watch a sunset, eat fish and chips a do a bit of beach combing. Watch the fishermen/women and whitebaiters catch their dinner.
17 locals recommend
Sunset Point
Gibson Quay
17 locals recommend
The best spot to watch a sunset, eat fish and chips a do a bit of beach combing. Watch the fishermen/women and whitebaiters catch their dinner.
Fantastic place to stop for picnic on the way to the glaciers. A must see lagoon.
10 locals recommend
Okarito
10 locals recommend
Fantastic place to stop for picnic on the way to the glaciers. A must see lagoon.
5 min walk from the road to the falls. On the way to the lake.
Dorothy Falls Road
Dorothy Falls Road
5 min walk from the road to the falls. On the way to the lake.

Food Scene

Lovely view from the restaurant.
Beachfront Hotel Hokitika
111 Revell St
Lovely view from the restaurant.
If you want a special meal - this is the place stunning views from the top of Blue Spur.
18 locals recommend
Stations Inn
11 Blue Spur Rd
18 locals recommend
If you want a special meal - this is the place stunning views from the top of Blue Spur.
Great food located on historic Revell Street.
37 locals recommend
Stumpers
98 Revell St
37 locals recommend
Great food located on historic Revell Street.
Yummy fresh pizza. Take it out and eat on the beach.
48 locals recommend
Fat Pipi Pizza
89 Revell St
48 locals recommend
Yummy fresh pizza. Take it out and eat on the beach.
Yummy fish and chips...take some to the beach.
8 locals recommend
Porky's Takeaways
51 Weld St
8 locals recommend
Yummy fish and chips...take some to the beach.
See Alice make fudge and traditional boiled sweets. A lovely gift to take home. Kids will love it. Free tasting! Natural yoghurt icecreams.
7 locals recommend
Sweet Alice's Fudge Kitchen
27 Tancred St
7 locals recommend
See Alice make fudge and traditional boiled sweets. A lovely gift to take home. Kids will love it. Free tasting! Natural yoghurt icecreams.
Beside this hotel is a great Chinese takeaway/or eat in restaurant. Excellent food, large portions and good prices.
Railway Hotel Motel
34 Weld St
Beside this hotel is a great Chinese takeaway/or eat in restaurant. Excellent food, large portions and good prices.

Entertainment & Activities

A great place for kids and adults alike on a rainy day. Historic theatre with all the latest technology inside.
28 locals recommend
Hokitika's Regent Theatre
23 Weld St
28 locals recommend
A great place for kids and adults alike on a rainy day. Historic theatre with all the latest technology inside.
Another great activity for kids on a rainy day.
15 locals recommend
National Kiwi Centre
64 Tancred St
15 locals recommend
Another great activity for kids on a rainy day.
A wonderful full or half day activity for the whole family. Great rain or shine.
34 locals recommend
Shantytown Heritage Park
34 locals recommend
A wonderful full or half day activity for the whole family. Great rain or shine.
Stunning little place to visit. A must.
6 locals recommend
Okarito Kayaks
1 The Strand
6 locals recommend
Stunning little place to visit. A must.

Parks & Nature

Beautiful lake for swimming, Great fun for the whole family.
37 locals recommend
Lake Mahinapua
37 locals recommend
Beautiful lake for swimming, Great fun for the whole family.
Full day trip. A stunning place to visit for the day. Take a flight up to the glacier.
22 locals recommend
Franz Josef / Waiau
22 locals recommend
Full day trip. A stunning place to visit for the day. Take a flight up to the glacier.
Take some fish & chips or a picnic and eat on the Tambo boat. Take a fishing rod down to the river mouth and catch a kahawhai!
Hokitika River
Take some fish & chips or a picnic and eat on the Tambo boat. Take a fishing rod down to the river mouth and catch a kahawhai!
Check out the amazing walk through the old mining site nearby.
Goldsborough Camping Area
Stafford Loop Road
Check out the amazing walk through the old mining site nearby.

Essentials

Need help? Go here.
12 locals recommend
Hokitika i-SITE Visitor Information Centre
36 Weld St
12 locals recommend
Need help? Go here.
Has all your pharmaceutical requirements.
7 locals recommend
Westland Pharmacy
10 Weld St
7 locals recommend
Has all your pharmaceutical requirements.
Great collection of historic West Coast books. Free wifi
6 locals recommend
Westland District Library
20 Sewell St
6 locals recommend
Great collection of historic West Coast books. Free wifi

Arts & Culture

Great rainy day activity for young and old.
21 locals recommend
Hokitika Museum
17 Hamilton St
21 locals recommend
Great rainy day activity for young and old.
Carve your own jade pendant.
9 locals recommend
Bonz 'N Stonz Carving Studio
16 Hamilton St
9 locals recommend
Carve your own jade pendant.

Drinks & Nightlife

30 mins south of Hokitika, character filled West Coast pub. Ross is an interesting little town to explore.
The Historic Empire Hotel
19 Aylmer St
30 mins south of Hokitika, character filled West Coast pub. Ross is an interesting little town to explore.
Take a tour of the brewery and have something to eat and drink.
30 locals recommend
Monteith's Brewing Company
60 Herbert St
30 locals recommend
Take a tour of the brewery and have something to eat and drink.
Authentic NZ pub. Excellent value pub food and cold beer. Restaurant closed Monday & Tuesday.
6 locals recommend
Empire Hotel
289 Kaniere Rd
6 locals recommend
Authentic NZ pub. Excellent value pub food and cold beer. Restaurant closed Monday & Tuesday.