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| Hokitika Clock Tower |
Hokitika is a township in the West Coast Region of New Zealand's South Island, 40 kilometres south of Greymouth, and close to the mouth of the Hokitika River. Resident population of the Hokitika urban area was 3,078, a decrease of 12 people since 2001. A further 828 people live in the surrounding area, an increase of 180 since 2001. On a clear day Aoraki / Mount Cook can clearly be seen from Hokitika's main street. Hokitika is a Te Reo Maori word, which when translated into English it means 'place of return', in which it was given this name for its riches in greenstone (pounamu). The famous tower or landmarks in Hokitika, New Zealand is The Hokitika Clock Tower located on sewell street. There are also Jade Factory which create a greenstone.You can learn to make your own greenstone and see a collection from a variety of greenstone.
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| Hokitika Gorge |
Some place you can visit in Hokitika is Hokitika Airport, Westland Milk Factory, Hokitika Sunset Point, Lake Kaniere, Hokitika Gorge, Hokitika Museum, Library, Jade Factory, Seddon House, Hokitika Beach, Dorothy Falls.
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| Hokitika Museum |
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| Seddon House |
Inspired by locals landscapes and raw materials
(jade, gold and other minerals, driftwood, timber, clay, shell, bone and
fibres) it is no coincidence that craft artists, sculptors, jewellers,
painters and poets have chosen the Hokitika area as their home.
You
can also enjoy a wide variety of outdoor activities, including rafting,
canoeing, river cruises, kayaking, scenic flights, bush, lakeside and
beach walks, classic car rentals, museums and theatre, and a choice of
fine cafes, restaurants, and quality accommodation. If you come to New
Zealand in March, the annual Hokitika Wildfoods Festival (held in March)
is a “must do” experience. Whitebait season in Hokitika comes on
September to November.
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| Dorothy Falls |
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| Hokitika Sunset Point |
