Hokitika Gorge
Sometimes you see photos of a tourist spot and think yeah right, it can’t look as good as that in real life. The Hokitika Gorge is one of those places.
Hokitika Gorge and Lake Kaniere Scenic Drive
One of the best West Coast scenic drives is a half day loop from the Gorge to Hokitika via Lake Kaniere and Dorothy Falls. Watch the video to learn more about Lake Kaniere activities and see the listing under See & Do below for details of the loop.
Planning your visit to the Hokitika Gorge
Here are some helpful hints about planning your visit to the Hokitika Gorge.
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Stay in Hokitika to fit the Gorge into your West Coast schedule or you could be pushed for time, especially if you want to do the half day scenic loop around Lake Kaniere.
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Take a dip if you are brave but be aware the water can be COLD!
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Bring sandfly repellent. Unfortunately, they can be vicious at the Gorge!
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Trampers, can add some hikes up Mt Tuhua, Mt Brown or Cedar Flats to explore more of the area.
Directions
The Hokitika Gorge is 33kms from Hokitika. The road is signposted the whole way - look for the yellow signs that say Hokitika Gorge and be prepared for a lot of turning!
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Turn inland (East) on Stafford St from SH6/Fitzherbert St - this changes into Kaniere Road.Veer right onto Kaniere-Kowhitirangi Road.
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At T junction, turn right to stay on Kaniere-Kowhitirangi Road. Go over one-way bridge and at the first 4-way road junction, turn left to stay on Kaniere-Kowhitirangi Road, go one country block and turn right to stay on Kaniere-Kowhitirangi Road.
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Go one country block and turn left onto Johnston Road. Go one country block and turn right onto Nielson Road. Go one country block and veer left onto Whitcombe Valley Road. Follow this road until the Hokitika Gorge carpark.
Browse the listings below to learn more about the Hokitika Gorge.
See & Do
Hokitika Gorge Track - Walk
LOCATION : Hokitika Gorge
Hokitika Gorge & Lake Kaniere - Scenic Drive
LOCATION : Hokitika Gorge