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Getting To Hokitika

Get to Hokitika by air, train, car or coach - there are many transport options. It's not as hard or as far as you think.

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image of TranzAlpine at train station

TranzAlpine train at Greymouth station: ©juergenschacke.com

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Options of getting to Hokitika

Driving to Hokitika - Every drive into Hokitika, is a scenic experience in itself. Take your time and enjoy the views!
Flying to Hokitika - two flights a day are available from Christchurch on AirNZ.
TranzAlpine Rail Journey - Part of the Great Journeys of New Zealand, the TranzAlpine from Christchurch, with a bus connection at Greymouth for the last leg to Hokitika, has been named as one of the 6 top train rides in the world. It is an experience in itself.
Intercity bus - Enjoy the view while someone else drives!

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More Information on Getting to Hokitika

100% Pure New Zealand - travel time and distance calculator
AirNZ Homepage
TranzAlpine Rail Journey
New Zealand Transport Agency - current road conditions and tips for driving in NZ in winter
Intercity Homepage

Wilderness Trail Shuttle

Shuttle service for West Coast Wilderness Trail.

Email Phone

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021 263 3299

Show Numbers

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Budget Car and Truck Rental

PH: 03 768 4343

Rental car provider located at Hokitika Airport

Precision Helicopters Ltd

PH: 0800 246 359

Helicopter services

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Andersons Helicopters Ltd

PH: 03 755 6606

Helicopter Services.

Hokitika Aero Club

PH: 021 135 9309

Flying instruction and facilities for visiting pilots.

Tour and Charter Services Ltd

PH: 03 755 8851

Transport services.

Mark Davidson House of Travel

PH: 03 755 8134

Travel agent services.

Pegasus Car Rentals

PH: 03 768 4002

Car rental agency.

Avis Car Rental

PH: 03 768 0902

Car rental at Hokitika airport.

Hertz Rental Car

PH: 03 768 0196

Rental cars at Hokitika airport.

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Wilderness Wings

PH: 0800 755 8118

Scenic flights to glaciers and Aoraki/Mt Cook.

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Hokitika Airport

PH: (03) 755 8123 (Air New Zealand)

Regional airport with flights to Christchurch.

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