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When locals get asked what to see and do in Hokitika, it's hard to know where to start! Hokitika has that relaxed small, beach town feel with much of what a larger city has to offer.
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Kia ora, Kiwi Journeys is your trusted local cycle tour operator, specialising in self-guided and supported tours on the West Coast Wilderness Trail.
A Cyclists Paradise
Explore the West Coast Wilderness Trail, where breathtaking landscapes and rich history meet. Perfect for cyclists of all abilities, this Grade 2-3 trail offers a relaxed yet adventurous experience for families and those seeking scenic beauty.
Cycle past stunning views of the Tasman Sea, lush rainforests, and rugged cliffs. Discover glacial rivers, serene lakes, and charming mining towns, all while tracing old mining tracks that reveal the region’s fascinating past.
Embark on a cycling journey filled with adventure and history— Book your West Coast Wilderness experience today!
The Pounamu Pathway is an interconnected Māori cultural journey delivered through four
immersive storytelling experience hubs located across Te Tai Poutini/West Coast
Hubs open now are in Kawatiri /Westport and Māwhera /Greymouth with additional centres set
to open in Waiau/Franz Josef and HOKITIKA
Share in story and be immersed in the rich cultural identity of Poutini Ngāi Tahu
Click to book your Māwhera Pā experience at Pounamu Pathway in Māwhera/Greymouth
Hokitika History Walk with Ann.
Join me in a 1.5 hour guided walk of Hokitika Town. Here we’ll view the buildings the goldrush created. You’ll hear how Hokitika’s port was a main entry point into New Zealand and how life was from the 1860s onwards.
Contact me directly phone 0276589088
e: annstours234@gmail.com or book via the Hokitika i site.
Tours are on demand. Minimum of 2 people.
LOCATION : Awatuna/Goldsborough
MODERATE
Time: 1.5 hour loop
Access: Starts at Goldsborough camping area, crosses creek and climbs via German Gully Track to Scandinavian Hill Road. Turn north here and return by Goffs Track and part of the Goldsborough Track.
Features: Historic goldmining features in regrowth native forest.
Beautiful refurbished Art Deco Theatre and Cafe. See all the latest movies on the Big Screen with latest digital projection technology and surround sound. Check hokitikaregent.com for movie session times, live shows, other events and online bookings.
We offer breathtaking tours to New Zealands most beautiful untouched destinations. Our helicopter tours are based out of Hokitika. Wherever you want to go, whatever youd like to see, we can take you there.
Our tours take you to remarkable destinations off the beaten track.
All our pilots have fantastic local knowledge and can assist you when choosing the best flight to suit your plans. We operate a range of tidy Helicopters, with spacious seats and great viewing windows. While on your flight, we will give you running commentary on the local history of the area.
Stay with us at Scenic Waterways Retreat! We are an eco-tourism business providing accommodation, wholesome food, eco cruises and freedom kayak hire on one of New Zealands most highly valued wetlands. We provide bike hire to cycle a spectacular section on the west coast wilderness trail, and hire out our wonderful hot tubs.
We aim to enrich our clients appreciation of our natural surroundings, its unique biodiversity, and provide them a setting to relax, recharge, and restore before returning to their daily pressures of life.