Hokitika

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 Zealand’s most highly valued wetlands. We provide bike hire

Two Treasures helped shape the story of the West Coast. Today, you can experience both under one roof at Polish & Pan. Located indoors in the heart of Hokitika’s Town Centre, our hands-on experiences let

LOCATION : Lake Kaniere HARD DAY HIKE OR MULTI-DAYTime: 1-2 daysAccess: Access to Mount Brown is off the eastern Lake Kaniere gravel road near Slip Bay.Features: Steep climb up to amazing views of the Alps, Lake Kaniere and

LOCATION : Hokitika Gorge EASY – Buggies/Strollers okTime: 1 hour loop trackAccess: The Hokitika Gorge is 33kms from Hokitika. The road is signposted the whole way – look for the yellow signs that say Hokitika

LOCATION : Rimu / Woodstock EASY Time: 1 hour loop walk.Access: Carpark at the top of Rimu Hill, 4km over Kaniere Bridge.Features: Panoramic views of the Hokitika valley, and access to displays on the gold mining heritage of the

LOCATION: Lake Kaniere EASY/MODERATETime: (Walk) 3-4 hours return or 1 hour return (option)Access: Carpark at the landing at the Northern end of Lake Kaniere. Ends at Kennedy Creek near the Kaniere Forks Power Station. A

LOCATION: Hokitika GRADE 2 HALF DAY RIDES – FOUR DAY ADVENTURE Half Day Rides Kawhaka Creek to Milltown: part of the more challenging section but well worth it. Great views of the Arahura Valley.  Sunny Bight

LOCATION : Lake Kaniere HARD MULTI-DAY Time: 4-5 daysAccess: Turn off the Kokatahi/Lake Kaniere circuit road at the sign post “Access to Toaroha Valley”, cross the bridge over the Kokatahi River and follow the road as far as

LOCATION : Awatuna/Goldsborough MODERATE Time: 4 hours one way. 8 km. Access: Starts at Goldsborough camping area. Ends on Callaghans Road. Walk back along road or return transport required.Features: Both ends of track feature signs of historic goldmining, including fine

Located on the State Highway 6 roadside at the northern town entrance. Parking available but can be walked to from town. A 50 meter track leads to Glow-worm Dell – 5 minutes return. Buggies/Strollers ok. Free