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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.

Activities & attractions in Hokitika

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Shopping•Gifts / Souvenirs

When to visit Hokitika

Hokitika in August
Estimated hotel price
$73
1 night at 3-star hotel
Hokitika in August
Estimated hotel price
$73
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 12h 25m.

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 EZU Car Rental and Yesaway, 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 12h 25m.

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 EZU Car Rental and Yesaway, among others, in Queenstown.

Airports near Hokitika

HKKHokitika Arpt
CHCChristchurch
WSZWestport

Airlines serving Hokitika

Lufthansa
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British Airways
Good (6,839 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,588 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,790 reviews)
United Airlines
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Emirates
Excellent (3,215 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,563 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,245 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,275 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (9,968 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,203 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,292 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (853 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (769 reviews)
ANA
Excellent (852 reviews)
China Eastern
Good (148 reviews)
China Southern
Good (96 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,767 reviews)
Thai Airways
Good (325 reviews)
Air China
Good (88 reviews)
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Where to stay in Hokitika

Average rates range from around $176 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $304 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Hokitika

Most booked hotels in Hokitika

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Shining Star Beachfront Accommodation
0 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
$134+
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Fitzherbert Court Motel
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
$139+
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Beachfront Hotel Hokitika
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
$141+
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Hiring a car in Hokitika

Expect to pay $2.60 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 $31.11 and $41.47. Intermediate (Kia Sportage or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Hokitika, while also 62% cheaper than other types, on average.

Expect to pay $2.60 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 $31.11 and $41.47. Intermediate (Kia Sportage or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Hokitika, while also 62% cheaper than other types, on average.

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