Westcoast Treetop Walk & Cafe New Zealand
20 meters above the ground you can walk through the forest and if you are up to it you can climb the 40 meter tower for amazing 360 views
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Entry Cost
Adult – $38
Senior (60+) – $34
Children (5-15) – $15
Family (2 x adult + 4 x children) – $100
Treetop Walk at Hokitika, West Coast, New Zealand
On a recent trip to the West Coast, we took a walk at the brand new facility, 15 minutes drive south of Hokitika. They have spent over 7 million dollars getting this attraction up and running, and while the $38 (adult) entrance fee is steep, it is well worth it, and if you are on the West Coast this is a Must-Do activity. Enjoy!
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West Coast Treetop Walk, New Zealand
An exhilarating treetop adventure among temperate rainforest giants. Experience life with the birds high in the ancient Rimu and Kamahi tree canopy. Easy access for all to enjoy along a steel platform 20 metres high and over 450 metres long.
West Coast Treetop Walk is located just 15 minutes south of the famed Jade town of Hokitika on the West Coast of the South Island of New Zealand.
Gently sway in harmony with the forest on the Mahinapua Springboard. View the exquisite Lake Mahinapua through the richly diverse forest foliage.
Thrill seekers will feel their hearts pump and the adrenalin rush as they climb to the top of Hokitika Tower 40 metres above the forest floor. Be inspired by a sensational vista of the majestic snow capped Southern Alps and the Tasman Sea.
A uniquely wild and wonderful destination of discovery. Recharge, refresh and enjoy great local foods in the comfort of the Mahinapua Café nestled quietly beside the tranquil Johnnies Creek.
Find out more at treetopsnz.com
Treetops Walk, Hokitika, New Zealand
Today we are at the Treetops Walk just south of Hokitika.
It's a beautiful walk among the treetops overlooking Lake Mahinapua.
Set 20 metres above the forest floor with the tower another 20 metres higher, you get a great view over the ancient Rimu and Kamahi trees in the forest and you can look out over the lake and beyond to the Tasman sea.
Unlike our last visit here which was overcast with occasional drizzle, today we had a beautiful day with very little wind and lots of sunshine, a very unique experience well worth visiting and a nice cafe where we enjoyed some lunch afterwards.
I hope you like the footage we captured and please remember, i post new videos every Sunday 7.30pm NZ time.
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West Coast Whitebait
Whitebait here in our creek at the West Coast Treetop Walk in Hokitika
Tree tops tree walk west coast Nz must do
Down the coast from Hokitika is tree tops its a walk way 20 meters above the ground amazing up in side the tree canopy with old rimu and kahikatea protocrap tall trees i did get a bit worried when you climb a spiral stair case an extra 20 meters so your now 40 metres above over looking the southern alps with snow on their tops if your in town do it it is pricey but cool
Cafe De Pari Hokitika New Zealand
Cafe De Pari Hokitika New Zealand
Hokitika - History and Heritage - West Coast, New Zealand
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Hokitika - Beach, Arts and Crafts - West Coast, New Zealand
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Hokitika is a 'must-stay' destination on the West Coast, South Island, New Zealand.
Think of those fun-filled, relaxed holidays you used to have - then throw in better coffee, a wild beach, awesome sunsets, mountain views, and great cafes and galleries. You’ll find genuine experiences and friendly characters that love to share a story.
There is easy access to untamed natural wilderness too with the famous Hokitika Gorge, two serene lakes, the West Coast Wilderness Trail and a range of nature walks nearby. The Glaciers and Pancake Rocks are just day trips away.
Don’t rush! It’s common to hear “I wish we had stayed in Hokitika longer. There is so much to see and do.” So stay awhile to enjoy the slower pace of life, have a chat and soak in the view with us.
BEACH TOWN
Even the most amateur of photographers can get that perfect shot if they head to the ocean, just a few minutes walk from town. By day you can see New Zealand’s highest mountain, the magnificent Aoraki / Mt Cook from the beach. As evening comes, head to Sunset Point to see the fiery orange sun sinking into the Tasman Sea.
If you visit in summer you are likely to come across incredible driftwood sculptures, built as part of the annual Driftwood & Sand Beach Sculpture Festival. The works of art are left standing for visitors to enjoy until the sea slowly reclaims them. And no trip to Hokitika is complete without a picture of the iconic beachside, driftwood Hokitika sign.
During whitebaiting season from September to November, watch the locals fish with nets for the tiny delicacy at the nearby river mouth. Or try your hand fishing for kahawai or sea run trout.
Whatever the time of year, enjoy the view over a drink or take a walk along the beach, perhaps stumbling upon a seal basking in the sun. Children will love scouring the beach for pieces of pounamu (NZ Jade) that have been washed down from a nearby river.
ARTISAN COMMUNITY
Hokitika and its surrounding areas, especially the Arahura River, is a major source of pounamu. Also known as greenstone or jade, pounamu was prized by Maori as a great taonga or treasure, and used to make weapons, tools and jewellery.
These days you can watch world-renowned carvers at work in their studios and chat to them about the stone and their designs. For the more adventurous you can even carve a piece yourself.
The carvers are part of a large artisan community which includes photographers, painters,, glass blowers, sculptors, wood turners, jewellers, craftspeople, potters, and metal, stone and textile artists. They are happy for you to visit their studios.
RICH CULTURE
At the height of the gold rushes in the 1860’s Hokitika was a bustling town that welcomed 37,000 immigrants through its port in just two years. Today the town embraces its history and a visit to the excellent Carnegie Building for stories of the gold rushes, pounamu, pioneering life and whitebait is a must.
A self-guided Points of Interest Loop is also an option, along the way view images of yesteryear on your mobile phone using augmented reality. The 11km ramble around town is one of many easy walks, as night falls make sure you head to the glowworm dell – a magical spot for both children and adults.
DINING OPTIONS
Whether you enjoy fish and chips at the beach, or head to one of the many cafes, pubs or restaurants there are plenty of culinary options. In whitebait season you can try whitebait fritters or even a whitebait pizza. Finish your night with a drink at the wine bar or one of the many pubs where you are bound to meet a Coaster who is happy to yarn the evening away.
New Zealand -DAY2 CHC to Hokitika
Arthur's pass, Pan cake rock
New Zealand Travel Adventure- from Hokitika to Christchurch (Droga od Hokitika do Christchurch)
From Hokitika to Christchurch road trip....
Must see:
- Hokitika;
- Greymouth;
- Cape Foulwind;
- Punakaiki
- Christchurch (Antarctic Centre)
Total distance to drive around 281 km
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Hokitika -- Fox Glarcier
Hokitika Gorge, West Coast
A travel and tourism guide to Hokitika Gorge in Westland aimed at people taking roadtrip holidays around New Zealand. The focus is mainly on providing information for visitors who are self-driving visitors touring around in both cars and camper vans. In particular we talk about finding your way to the Hokitika Gorge and what you’re going to see when you get there.
If you’re interesting in getting more detail about the Hokitika Gorge you could have a look at this: or this:
At roadtripnewzealand we believe that New Zealand is the best worlds best country to tour by car or camper van and we want to share our love of driving holidays with every interested traveller.
For more information about taking selfdrive road trips around through NZ then you have to go to roadtripnewzealand.com and see it all on the map.
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That way you can see where everything is when you’re planning your travel itinerary. There’s a bunch of other useful information there about road safety and driving that we hope will be useful for visitors to New Zealand and help keep them safe while they’re here.
Our goal at roadtripnewzealand is to provide the best content on the web for people who are looking for New Zealand’s choicest little places. We don’t focus on places you hear about all the time like Queenstown, Auckland, Rotorua and Milford Sound, we’re more interested in the special little places that make us glad we live in New Zealand. It’s our personal view of our country, what we like and what we love and we hope to give visitors the inside running on the best places to see and the best things to do.
The excellent music is licensed from Alan Ferguson who wrote and performed it and is a total legend.
Kein Badewetter in Hokitika
Kein Badewetter in Hokitika
Grab a Random - Episode 8: West Coast
If we asked you to drop everything to go on an adventure somewhere in NZ, would you? This couple starred in our eighth episode of Grab a Random for a spur of the moment weekend in the West Coast. Book your trip to the West Coast via Hokitika at or Westport at
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Shaking Bridge Hokitika Gorge New Zealand
Sue walking across the swing bridge over Hoki Gorge while Zara is making it shake.
Beachfront Hotel Hokitika, New Zealand
Stay on a wild West Coast beach in Hokitika, New Zealand! We offer the most unique location for accommodation on the West Coast, on the beach and in the centre of town. A wide range of accommodation quality so there is something for everyone.
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