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Hokitika, New Zealand

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Hokitika

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Hokitika is the hub of Westland and is a small town with a welcoming, cosmopolitan vibe.
Home of the annual Wildfoods Festival and many other popular events including an annual Children’s Day celebration, the Driftwood and Sand exhibition on Hokitika beach and Midwinter Lantern Parade. Hokitika has a vibrant arts community and is the only town on the entire West Coast that is serviced by Air New Zealand flights.
Many popular bushwalks, lakes and outdoor attractions are within a short distance of Hokitika including Lake Kaniere, Dorothy Falls, Hokitika Gorge and Lake Mahinapua. Hokitika is also the centre of dairy processing on the West Coast. Westland Milk Products has the only milk processing plant on the West Coast
 
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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.

Campgrounds and responsible camping

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