Hokitika, New Zealand

Travel Blogs from Hokitika (133)

Swing bridge fun, Hokitika, New Zealand travel blog
Swing bridge fun
Nov 18, 2005

... is. We had a browse around town the next morning as the sun had made an overdue appearance. As Hokitika is 'the greenstone capital of New Zealand,' I took Mum and Stu inside one of the greenstone factories. We spent ages looking at the different designs ...

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Beautiful Birdsong..., Hokitika, New Zealand travel blog
Beautiful Birdsong...
Oct 13, 2005

... coastal route being just as impressive as the Great Ocean Road in my opinion. We arrived at Birdsong, one of my favourite backpackers in New Zealand, at about 6pm. It is a spotless place full of character, and I get on really well with Neil, the owner. ...

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The trip to Franz Josef, Hokitika, New Zealand travel blog
The trip to Franz Josef
Mar 7, 2005

Back on the bus again to Franz Josef. We worked our way down the west coast and stopped in Hokitika for lunch, I had a walk around town. There was a green stone factory/shop but it I couldn't find anything that I like- no that's not true I found loads that ...

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Jade Country, Hokitika, New Zealand travel blog
Jade Country
Jul 12, 2005

... I decided to stay a third day at Birdsong, and when I heard that Karen was going to the clear blue waters of Hokitika Gorge, I cheekily asked if I could tag along! Luckily she agreed, so we had a steady 33km drive along deserted roads before reaching ...

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Attractions in Hokitika (7)

House of Wood
House of Wood

29 Tancred St, Hokitika, South Island, New Zealand

4.00

Jade Factory
Jade Factory

41 Weld St, Hokitika, South Island, New Zealand

4.00

Hokitika Craft Gallery Co-op
Hokitika Craft Gallery Co-op

25 Tancred St, Hokitika, South Island, New Zealand

0.00

Lake Kaniere Scenic Reserve
Lake Kaniere Scenic Reserve

Hokitika, South Island, New Zealand

4.00

Forum Discussions on Hokitika (15)

A South Island Itinerary
Posted on Sep 3, 2009, 14:14:28
... can actually drive up to. Continue along the road now until it drops down to connect with route 6 at Havelock the mussel capital of New Zealand. A drive down through the marina lets you find the Slip Inn cafe. back onto route 6 and about 15 kms along is a ...
South Island, New Zealand
Posted on Feb 6, 2009, 17:18:04
... the Google map in satellite mode to see how it really actually looks.......awesome technology......... Hi, I am planning a vacation to New Zealand for next February 2009. I am planning to spend 12-14 nights in New Zealand and most of the ...
South Island, New Zealand
Posted on Aug 21, 2008, 01:01:56
Hi, I am planning a vacation to New Zealand for next February 2009. I am planning to spend 12-14 nights in New Zealand and most of the time in south island. I am thinking about flying from Auckland to Christchurch and starting my trip from there ...
South Island Odyssey - Part Two - West Coast
Posted on Mar 8, 2008, 19:23:05
... in the area worth stopping to have a look at. You will continue to follow the Buller one of the most beautiful rivers in New Zealand in my opinion. It is 40kms from Inangahuna to Rt 67 junction and 113kms from St Arnaud to here. At Route 67 turn north to ...

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