Recreation

Find out about Westland District's visitor information, recreational facilities and whitebaiting.

Visitor information

The Hokitika i-SITE Visitor Centre is your first stop for travel advice, and accommodation and activity bookings in Westland District.

Sporting facilities

Read about sports fields and facilities, sports clubs and other recreational groups in Westland.

Swimming pool

Hokitika Swimming Pool is located at the entrance to Hokitika and is currently undergoing renovation. The swimming pool is expected to reopen by November 2021.

Beaches, parks and reserves

Read more the rugged beaches, and beautiful parks and reserves of the West Coast.

Walkways and cycle trails

Hokitika is a coastal city that's very compact making it great for adventurous walkers and cyclists.

Places to visit

Visitors can enjoy stepping onto glaciers, tramping and hunting in the bush, water-sports on the rivers, and more.

Campgrounds and responsible camping

Camping options in the Westland District includes commercial operators, Motor Caravan Association (members sites) and Department of Conservation sites.

Whitebaiting

The whitebait season for the West Coast of the South Island from 1 September to 30 October inclusive.

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