Day 16: Abel Tasman → West Coast (Hokitika)
2026-11-17 · Kaiteriteri → Hokitika
210 mi · 5h 15m @40mph
Drop onto the wild West Coast: Pancake Rocks at Punakaiki, then greenstone town Hokitika.
Stops
- Pancake Rocks, Punakaiki~10:19viewpointLayered limestone stacks and blowholes on a short loop — dramatic at high tide.
- Hokitika Gorge~12:38viewpointUnreal turquoise glacial water under a swing bridge, 33 km inland from Hokitika.
- Hokitika Glowworm Dell~14:56sightFree roadside grotto that lights up with glowworms after dark.
Tonight: Hokitika
- Shining Star Beachfront Holiday Park holiday-park
Driftwood beachfront with sunset views over the Tasman; on-site animals. Walk to the Hokitika sign and glowworm dell.