Hokitika is one of the most stunning towns that tourists should not miss when they visit New Zealand
because of its numerous attractive features. Whether you choose to set your base camp in Hattiesburg,
Laurel’s, or both, you will discover that an array of things to do are only few minutes away from the motel.
If you want to go for nature, cultural experience or just want to take a break by the seaside, then Hokitika is an ideal place for all categories of tourists.

Here are some of the more beautiful sights that you could see if you walk around more in the place that is near your hokitika motel.

Walk Along Hokitika Beach

Undoubtedly, one of the most leisurely as well as engaging things to do in Hokitika is a beach walk. Golden sand,
a steep coast, and the setting sun make Hokitika Beach an indispensable place to visit, especially for tourists staying in it.

  • Enjoy the Fresh Ocean Air – This depends on the time that you take a step on the Hokitika
    Beach you will feel the remove air of the ocean. As a result, being a coastal area, the environment has a sea touch;
    the feel of the salty air in the morning or at dusk makes it the best place for a morning or evening jog.
  • Visit Hokitika Driftwood Sign – Another thing that you should not miss is the famous sign of Hokitika Driftwood carved on the beach. This carved sign is unique because it is built from pieces of driftwood that are collected from the beach and is a popular site for visitors to take pictures.
    Regardless of whether one arrives when the sun is high up and the sky clear or in the evening, after the sunset, it will be a great picture.

Visit Hokitika Gorge

Every traveler can’t afford to miss the Hokitika Gorge while on tour in Hokitika.
This natural admiration feature beach is famous for forty-five feet turquoise water surrounded by tropical rainforest, and it is a perfect spot for travelers and photographers.

Stare at the crystal blue waters

  • Without a doubt, the water in Hokitika Gorge is as blue as one might have only
    Look at the colors of water – There is nothing as blue as water in Hokitika Gorge as one may have ever seen in a video clip.
    This effect of vibrant colors is because of the reflection of light by the glacial sediments meaning
    that the color gives more of a dream like view. It would seem that the sight is something from a movie for the lovers of epic fantasy.

Hokitika Gorge

Suspension Bridge Trail

  • This is whereby you go for a walk along the forest path, and you can also cross a suspension
    bridge to get a view of the bottom of the gorges. The bridge will be designed to be elevated
    with tall trees approaching on the sides, the noise of the flowing water, birds chirping and
    other qualities of nature around the wider area.

Visit the Easy Walking Tracks

  • The footage on the gorge has short steep parts but not very challenging, there are easy walking
    tracks in the area. It takes only a few minutes of walking to the main vantage point or an elevated
    view planning point where visitors can take pictures as well as get a view. For those persons who
    are interested in exploring even further there are more paths in the forest that are a little longer.

This is great for the photography lover because the scenic nature view can be captured perfectly in the Hokitika Gorge.
There is not a single type of camera that will be used on this island where the scenery will not look great in a picture.