Hokitika
Historic West Coast greenstone town with pounamu galleries, a driftwood beach, and a glowworm dell.
Why go
Browse authentic pounamu galleries, catch a Tasman sunset on the driftwood beach, then see free glowworms after dark.
A former gold-rush port, Hokitika is now the heart of New Zealand's greenstone (pounamu) craft, with workshops and galleries where you can watch carvers shape the sacred stone. Its wide black-sand beach is strewn with bleached driftwood and famous for fiery sunsets over the Tasman Sea, and a short walk from town leads to a free glowworm dell that lights up after dark. It's a relaxed, characterful base for exploring the central West Coast.
- Time
- half day–full day
- Price
- free–varies (galleries, meals)
- Hours
- Town year-round; gallery hours vary
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