Hokitika travel guide

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You're Going to Love Hokitika

With a population of 3,401, Hokitika is a must-see destination in West Coast, New Zealand. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. Consider staying at least one whole day in Hokitika to see all of its attractions.

Activities & attractions in Hokitika

When to visit Hokitika

Hokitika in August
Estimated hotel price
$65
1 night at 3-star hotel
Hokitika in August
Estimated hotel price
$65
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Hokitika in January, when the average temperature is 16 °C, and the highest can go up to 20 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is July, when it can get as cold as 3 °C, with an average temperature of 7 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in October, when precipitation is around 270 mm. In contrast, February is usually the driest month of the year in Hokitika, with an average rainfall of 190 mm.

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How to Get to Hokitika

Plane

When flying to Hokitika, you’ll arrive at Hokitika Arpt (HKK), which is located 2 km from the city centre. The shortest flight to Hokitika from Australia departs from Melbourne and takes around 22h 05m.

Car

Another option to get to Hokitika is to pick up a car hire from Queenstown, which is about 317 km from Hokitika. You’ll find branches of Mode Car & Camper Rentals and Snap Rentals, among others, in Queenstown.

Plane

When flying to Hokitika, you’ll arrive at Hokitika Arpt (HKK), which is located 2 km from the city centre. The shortest flight to Hokitika from Australia departs from Melbourne and takes around 22h 05m.

Car

Another option to get to Hokitika is to pick up a car hire from Queenstown, which is about 317 km from Hokitika. You’ll find branches of Mode Car & Camper Rentals and Snap Rentals, among others, in Queenstown.

Airports near Hokitika

Airlines serving Hokitika

Lufthansa
Good (4,690 reviews)
SWISS
Good (945 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,558 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,296 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,952 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,122 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,454 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,895 reviews)
Finnair
Good (868 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (924 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (5,686 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (832 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (406 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (510 reviews)
ANA
Excellent (480 reviews)
China Eastern
Good (54 reviews)
China Southern
Excellent (32 reviews)
Thai Airways
Good (211 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (980 reviews)
Air China
Good (31 reviews)
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Where to stay in Hokitika

Average rates range from around $139 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $247 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Hokitika

Most booked hotels in Hokitika

Shining Star Beachfront Accommodation
0 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
$131+
Fitzherbert Court Motel
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
$145+
Beachfront Hotel Hokitika
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
$100+

Hiring a car in Hokitika

Expect to pay $2.77 per litre in Hokitika (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $33.16 and $44.22.

Expect to pay $2.77 per litre in Hokitika (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $33.16 and $44.22.