Why go
- Town in West Coast, New Zealand.
- Served by Hokitika Airfield (HKK).
History
Hokitika is a town in the West Coast region of New Zealand's South Island, 40 kilometres (25 mi) south of Greymouth, and close to the mouth of the Hokitika River. It is the seat and largest town in the Westland District. The town's estimated population is 3,420 as of June 2025.
Where to stay
33 Seddons Terrace Road, Rimu, Hokitika 7883, New Zealand · rimulodge.co.nz
20 Hamilton Street, Hokitika 7842, New Zealand · teichelmanns.nz
9 Hamilton Street, Hokitika 7810, New Zealand · hokitikafirestation.co.nz
389 Ruatapu Road, Ruatapu 7883, New Zealand · westcoastscenicwaterways.co.nz
340 Ruatapu Road, Ruatapu 7883, New Zealand · links-view.co.nz
11 Blue Spur Road, Blue Spur 7882, New Zealand · stationsinnhokitika.co.nz
96 Hau Hau Road, Blue Spur 7882, New Zealand · woodlandglen.co.nz
11 Providence Drive, Arahura Valley 7882, New Zealand · hokitikaholidaypark.net.nz
80 Gibson Quay, Hokitika 7810, New Zealand · pioneerhotel.co.nz
250 Woodstock-Rimu Road, Woodstock 7883, New Zealand · woodstockhotel.co.nz
16 Richards Drive, Hokitika 7810, New Zealand · shiningstar.co.nz
962 Ruatapu Road, Hokitika, Ruatapu 7883, New Zealand · mahinapuahotel.co.nz
111 Revell Street, Hokitika 7810, New Zealand · beachfronthotel.co.nz
2 Weld Street, Hokitika 7810, New Zealand · stumpers.co.nz
693 Lake Kaniere Road, Lake Kaniere 7881, New Zealand · canopycamping.co.nz
48 Fitzherbert Street, Hokitika 7810, New Zealand · kiwicamp.nz
177 Bealey Street, Hokitika 7810, New Zealand
476 Hau Hau Road, Kaniere 7811, New Zealand
146 Gibson Quay, Hokitika 7810, New Zealand
75 Fitzherbert Street, Hokitika 7810, New Zealand
544 Ruatapu Road, Hokitika 7810, New Zealand
289 Kaniere Road, Kaniere 7811, New Zealand
40 Arthurstown Road, Hokitika 7883, New Zealand
30 Arthurstown Road, Ruatapu 7883, New Zealand
154 Kaniere Road, Kaniere 7811, New Zealand
Indoor
21 Bealey Street, Hokitika 7810, New Zealand
160 Davie Street, West Coast, Hokitika 7810, New Zealand · hokitikakiwiholidaypark.co.nz
30 Hall Street, Hokitika 7810, New Zealand · stopforths.co.nz
214 Weld Street, Hokitika 7810, New Zealand · annabellemotel.co.nz
52 Fitzherbert Street, Hokitika 7810, New Zealand · bellavista.co.nz
85 Fitzherbert Street, Hokitika 7810, New Zealand · jadecourt.co.nz
191 Fitzherbert Street, Hokitika 7810, New Zealand · fitzherbertcourt.co.nz
12 Fitzherbert Street, Hokitika 7810, New Zealand · heritagemotel.co.nz
34 Weld Street, Hokitika 7810, New Zealand · railwayhotelmotelhokitika.co.nz
252 Revell Street, Hokitika 7810, New Zealand · 252beachside.co.nz
Restaurants & places to go
Coffee Shop, Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Su 06:30-16:00 Features: outdoor seating, air conditioning · 41 Weld Street, 7810 · westcoastrailtrail.com
Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 07:00-22:00 · 84 Revell Street, 7810 · thatcherandsmall.co.nz
Sandwich, Cafe · Opening hours: Mo,Su off; Tu-Sa 10:00-14:00 Features: outdoor seating · 83 Revell Street, Hokitika, 7810
Sandwich, Fast Food · Features: takeaway
Salad, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo off; Tu-Su 10:00-14:00 Features: outdoor seating, takeaway, vegan options
Thai, Restaurant · Thai restaurant · 5 Weld Street, 7810
Fish And Chips, Fast Food · Fish And Chips fast food
Asian, Restaurant · Asian restaurant
Italian, Pizza, Restaurant · Italian/Pizza restaurant
Fish And Chips, Fast Food · Fish And Chips fast food
Indian, Restaurant · Indian restaurant
Restaurant · restaurant
Cafe · cafe
Cafe · cafe
Cafe · cafe
Airports
Hokitika Airfield (HKK) 1 km to the centre
WTC, NZ — Indoor waiting areas, but some gates board by bus or on foot across the apron — plan for the weather on the day. ✈ 1 airline (Air New Zealand) · direct flights to 1 destination incl. Christchurch (OpenFlights route data).
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 1 airline, 1 direct destination
- Air New Zealand NZ (BEH, Dash 8-300) · 1 route: Christchurch*
Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.
Greymouth Airport (GMN) 34 km to the centre
WTC, NZ — Indoor waiting area, but you walk out to the aircraft to board — bring an umbrella or a coat if the forecast is poor.
Where things are
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Photographs
credit: Wikipedia / Wikimedia Commons · See source page
When to go
Tourist season
October – March
The warmer, longer-day half of the southern-hemisphere year.
Shoulder season
April – May, September
Milder and quieter, with better value.
Worth avoiding
June – August
The southern winter — check local conditions before travelling.
Getting there & around
Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Hokitika Airfield (HKK). Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By air: HKK has direct flights to 1 destination on 1 airline (incl. Christchurch).
Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Hokitika, NZ. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.
Trains & rail
National rail
Coaches & shuttles
Intercity coach
Intercity coach
Tours & experiences
Sightseeing