Beach
Fishing
Sailing
Swimming (Outdoor)
- Water Sports
A place to stay for more than a day.
Only 1.6 km from Hokitika Town Centre. Corner Store at Park Entrance.
TENT SITES
Available in both sheltered and open sites.
POWER SITES - Sewage and water available at most sites. Sites are either hard metal, grass or cobblestone.
2 STAR STANDARD CABINS
Sleeps 2 to 12 people in either single, double or bunk beds. Occupants use central facilities. Linen hire available.
3 STAR STANDARD CABINS
Units sleep four to five people. All units have double bed plusmore…
Hokitika is the gateway to the South Westland World Heritage National Park. The Arahura River, which enters the sea 8 kilometres (5 miles) north of Hokitika, is a traditional source of pounamu (greenstone) for the Maori people and still yields a large proportion of the Coast's continuing supply.
Several shops in Hokitika sell expertly crafted greenstone jewellery and sculptures. The region is also popular with other craftspeople, including gold jewellers, wood turners and potters. Tourism, farming, spagnum moss and fishing also provide the source of wealth for the residents of Hokitika.
South of Hokitika are two beautiful water-holes. Lake Kaniere is a placid lake surrounded by snow-capped mountains and a favourite place for boating, water skiing, picnics and swimming. Lake Mahinapua, surrounded by bushland, is ideal for sailing and has good camp facilities. Between Hokitika and Franz Josef is the settlement of Whataroa and the famous white heron (kotuku) which nests between November and February.
Area Attractions:
Glaciers two hours drive, Punakaiki Blowholes 90 minutes drive, Shantytown 20 minutes drive, jade carving, glass blowing, fur and skin shops, commercial gold mining, bushwalks, fishing, scenic drives to Lakes Kaniere and Mahinapua and Hokitika Gorge, glow worm dell, Water World, craft galleries.