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. Hokitika deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.
When to visit Hokitika
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.
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 20h 10m.
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 Snap Rentals and Mode Car & Camper Rentals, among others, in Queenstown.
Airlines serving Hokitika
Where to stay in Hokitika
Average rates range from around $146 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $257 and up for a 5-star experience.