In 1952 a museum committee was established to raise funds for a special museum building.
At the Wilderness Gallery Juergen's stunning photography is complemented by a variety of unique handcrafted giftware by handpicked NZ artists - jewellery, woodware, pottery, sculptures, bronze, stone - all 100% NZ made!
The Hokitika Sock Machine Museum in town has on display a collection of antique sock-knitting machines and invites visitors to knit their own socks.
The Hokitika i-SITE Visitor Centre is part of New Zealand's official nationwide Visitor Information Network.
The National Kiwi Centre is situated in the heart of Hokitika in an undercover facility that provides viewing of kiwi in our nocturnal house that replicates their natural environment.
The highest pass over the Southern Alps, Arthur's Pass was historically known to Maori hunting parties as a route between east and west.
The Otira Viaduct had it's official opening on Saturday 6th November, 1999. The Official Opening was carried out by The Rt.
This spectacular waterfall (131m) can be seen from the main road but a walk to the base of the waterfall is well worth doing in any weather.
Lake Kaniere is located on the West Coast of New Zealand's South Island.
A typical multi-step waterfall, Dorothy Falls is located in the Lake Kaniere Scenic Reserve, less than 1-hour drive away from Hokitika.