Places to Visit in Hokitika

Quick and easy for all to check out these cool little Glowing Bugs! "Please Note", this is not a cave, so to view them glowing, you must be there when it's nice and Dark!! Accessible to young and old alikes, and Best of all, it's Free! So make sure not to miss this interesting display of Glowing Fungus Nat's Lava free for all, but remember, Only When It's Dark...!

The National Kiwi Centre is situated in the heart of Hokitika and provides an opportunity to get up close and personal with New Zealand's national icons - Kiwi, Tuatara and Longfin Eel and much more.

Scenic gorge along the Hokitika River featuring walking & hiking trails, plus kayaking.

The West Coast Tower Zipline spans 425m in length, and its speed is in excess of 60km/hr. The Zipline height is 47m or 15 storeys above the ground, with a ride time of 40 seconds. The West Coast Tree Top Walk and Tower Zipline is a must-do for everyone from 6 to 106 years of age. It is an exciting, educational and must-do attraction for any traveller. If you find yourself wondering what there is to do in New Zealand, the South Island, or even the West Coast, our Treetop Walkway should be top of your list! Come and enjoy a leisurely 45-minute to one hour stroll through the beautiful West Coast rainforest tree tops. One of the top things to do in Hokitika, only 15 minutes drive south of the town centre.