Kaniere Travel Guide
Hokitika
Popular places to visit
Te Waipounamu Maori Heritage Centre
You can spend time studying the exhibits at Te Waipounamu Maori Heritage Centre in Hokitika. Wander through the beautiful beaches and seaside in this relaxing area.
National Kiwi Centre
Enjoy an outing to National Kiwi Centre during your stay in Hokitika. Wander through the beautiful beaches and seaside in this relaxing area.
Lake Kaniere Scenic Reserve
Enjoy an outing to Lake Kaniere Scenic Reserve during your stay in Hokitika. Wander through the beautiful beaches and seaside in this relaxing area.
Sunset Point
You can find out about the history of Hokitika with a trip to Sunset Point. Wander through the beautiful beaches and seaside in this relaxing area.
Jagosi Jade
You can spend time exploring the galleries in Jagosi Jade in Hokitika. Wander through the beautiful beaches and seaside in this relaxing area.
Hokitika Glass Studio
You can spend time exploring the galleries in Hokitika Glass Studio in Hokitika. Wander through the beautiful beaches and seaside in this relaxing area.
Things to do
Hokitika: West Coast Tree Top Tower Zip Line and Walk
Hokitika: West Coast Treetop Walkway Entrance Ticket
Top hotels in Kaniere
Beachfront Hotel
"Great location and central to amenities in hokitika. Helpful friendly staff."
Reviewed on 1 Jun 2026
Fitzherbert Court Motel
"Great base for our day trips on the WC Wilderness trail. Very obliging staff"
Reviewed on 23 May 2026
Hokitikas Kiwi Holiday Park and Motels
Shining Star Beachfront Accommodation
"The oceanfront property has been meticulously kept up. The WiFi was faster than Starlink from home. The kitchen was well stocked. The big bonus is the glow warm dell right outside of your door. Would definitely come back again."
Reviewed on 26 May 2026
Cameron's Beach Front
"Great place, great location, hosts gave us a run down of the bach on arrival. Tone & Tavanna where Fantastic hosts, who love what they do. Would stay there again & highly recommend to others.Cheers Deano & Denise"
Reviewed on 1 Jun 2026
Hokitika Fire Station Boutique Accommodation
"Literally the cleanest room I’ve ever stayed in…and my expectations are sky high! Place looked and felt brand new. No wall scuffs, no nasty grout, no warn carpet. It was adorable! Location was great too. Easy parking and just a short walk to the beach and the restaurants in town."
Reviewed on 28 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Kaniere
Blue Spur
While there might not be top attractions in Blue Spur, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Lake Kaniere Scenic Reserve and Te Waipounamu Maori Heritage Centre.
