Title: Okarito Travel Guide: Best of Okarito, West Coast Travel 2026 | Expedia.co.uk [Hotels in Okarito](https://expedia.co.uk/Okarito-Hotels.d6359423.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Holiday Rentals in Okarito](https://expedia.co.uk/Okarito-Holiday-Rentals.d6359423.Travel-Guide-HolidayRentals)[Okarito Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Okarito.d6359423.Car-Hire-Guide)[Okarito Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/Okarito.d6359423.Holidays-City-Breaks) # Okarito Travel Guide ## Tourist Guide ## Visit Okarito Things to do - Top hotels in Okarito - Top Holiday Rentals in Okarito ![1 bedroom character cottage](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/69000000/68930000/68926500/68926478/48584fd8_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### 1 bedroom character cottage Okarito West Coast Stay at this holiday home in Okarito. Enjoy laundry facilities. Popular attractions Andris Apse Wilderness Gallery and Alpine Lake are located nearby. 9.2/10 Wonderful! (50 reviews) Absolutely loved my stay here. The place was perfect and tidy and had everything I needed. Will definitely be booking again in the future. Reviewed on 21 Jan 2026 [Get rates](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=20%2F02%2F2026&endDate=21%2F02%2F2026&selected=68926478&PinnedHotelID=68926478&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6359423) [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=20%2F02%2F2026&endDate=21%2F02%2F2026&selected=68926478&PinnedHotelID=68926478&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6359423) ![Spacious home in Okarito Brown Kiwi sanctuary, 15min drive to Glacier & Beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/112000000/111930000/111926200/111926115/8d2f89cd_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Spacious home in Okarito Brown Kiwi sanctuary, 15min drive to Glacier & Beach Okarito West Coast £411 2 Mar - 3 Mar includes taxes & fees Stay at this holiday home in Okarito. Enjoy laundry facilities and patios. Popular attractions Lake Wahapo - Wahapako and Andris Apse Wilderness Gallery are ... 10/10 Exceptional! (1 review) A beautiful lifestyle property — very nice, clean, and equipped with high‑quality bedding. The moment we opened the door, we instantly felt the owners’ care for their guests! The location is great too if you prefer to stay close to the town centre without being right in it. Our kids enjoyed the company ... Reviewed on 19 Jan 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=02%2F03%2F2026&endDate=03%2F03%2F2026&selected=111926115&PinnedHotelID=111926115&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6359423) ![Code Time Lodge](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/16000000/15620000/15616200/15616123/6fbaa67e_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Code Time Lodge 8 Albert Street Okarito West Coast Stay at this holiday home in Okarito. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and patios. Popular attractions Andris Apse Wilderness Gallery and Alpine Lake are located ... We were blown away with the Driftwood Loft option we had selected. Great location, very spacious, great views, quirky and relaxing. Highly recommend. Reviewed on 6 Dec 2021 [Get rates](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=20%2F02%2F2026&endDate=21%2F02%2F2026&selected=15616123&PinnedHotelID=15616123&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6359423) [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=20%2F02%2F2026&endDate=21%2F02%2F2026&selected=15616123&PinnedHotelID=15616123&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6359423) [See all 58 properties in Okarito](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=07%2F02%2F2026&endDate=08%2F02%2F2026®ionId=6359423) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply. ![1 bedroom character cottage](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/69000000/68930000/68926500/68926478/48584fd8_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### 1 bedroom character cottage Okarito West Coast Stay at this holiday home in Okarito. Enjoy laundry facilities. Popular attractions Andris Apse Wilderness Gallery and Alpine Lake are located nearby. 9.2/10 Wonderful! (50 reviews) Absolutely loved my stay here. The place was perfect and tidy and had everything I needed. Will definitely be booking again in the future. Reviewed on 21 Jan 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Okarito-Hotels-1-Bedroom-Character-Cottage.h68926478.Hotel-Information) ![Spacious home in Okarito Brown Kiwi sanctuary, 15min drive to Glacier & Beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/112000000/111930000/111926200/111926115/8d2f89cd_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Spacious home in Okarito Brown Kiwi sanctuary, 15min drive to Glacier & Beach Okarito West Coast Stay at this holiday home in Okarito. Enjoy laundry facilities and patios. Popular attractions Lake Wahapo - Wahapako and Andris Apse Wilderness Gallery are ... 10/10 Exceptional! (1 review) A beautiful lifestyle property — very nice, clean, and equipped with high‑quality bedding. The moment we opened the door, we instantly felt the owners’ care for their guests! The location is great too if you prefer to stay close to the town centre without being right in it. Our kids enjoyed the company ... Reviewed on 19 Jan 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Okarito-Hotels-Spacious-Home-Located-In-A-Tranquil-Forest.h111926115.Hotel-Information) ![Code Time Lodge](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/16000000/15620000/15616200/15616123/6fbaa67e_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Code Time Lodge 8 Albert Street Okarito West Coast Stay at this holiday home in Okarito. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and patios. Popular attractions Andris Apse Wilderness Gallery and Alpine Lake are located ... We were blown away with the Driftwood Loft option we had selected. Great location, very spacious, great views, quirky and relaxing. Highly recommend. Reviewed on 6 Dec 2021 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Okarito-Hotels-Code-Time-Lodge.h15616123.Hotel-Information) [See all properties in Okarito](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience®ionId=6359423&sort=VACATION_RENTAL) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. 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Additional terms may apply. ## Check Okarito hotel availability [Tonight ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6359423&startDate=2026-02-06&endDate=2026-02-07)[6 Feb - 7 Feb](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6359423&startDate=2026-02-06&endDate=2026-02-07) [Tomorrow night ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6359423&startDate=2026-02-07&endDate=2026-02-08)[7 Feb - 8 Feb](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6359423&startDate=2026-02-07&endDate=2026-02-08) [This weekend ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6359423&startDate=06%2F02%2F2026&endDate=08%2F02%2F2026)[6 Feb - 8 Feb](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6359423&startDate=06%2F02%2F2026&endDate=08%2F02%2F2026) ### Popular places to visit #### Andris Apse Wilderness Gallery 4.5/5(3 reviews) You can spend time browsing the exhibits at Andris Apse Wilderness Gallery in Okarito. Discover the mountain views and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Andris-Apse-Wilderness-Gallery-Okarito.d553248621526966913.Attraction) ### Things to do ![Franz Josef Glacier Heli-Hike](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/45267910/84bb9eb4-7060-445f-afc6-ef61d92e9389.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Franz Josef Glacier Heli-Hike £349 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/franz-josef-glacier-heli-hike.a45267910.activity-details) ![Tai-Poutini-National-Park-Kiwi-Sanctuary-Viewpoint-Mountains](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/723864/f66d308a-4be1-4ae0-b48c-aa8c992c1bdd.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Okarito Nature Tour £47 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/okarito-nature-tour.a723864.activity-details) ![Kayak Classic - 3 Hr Kayak Adventure Franz Josef Glacier](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/474170/5ed6a88b-e390-46da-8bb8-4aefc441625b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Kayak Classic - 3 Hr Kayak Adventure Franz Josef Glacier £64 per adult **74%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/kayak-classic-3-hr-kayak-adventure-franz-josef-glacier.a474170.activity-details) ![Scenic Cruise near Franz Josef](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/4492308/bc2439ff-faa7-4591-98bd-4c90f000f0e7.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Scenic Cruise near Franz Josef £53 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/scenic-cruise-near-franz-josef.a4492308.activity-details) ![Kayak & Walk - 4 Hr Kayak and Rainforest Adventure](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/474484/ad6430eb-86a6-44ff-85e6-6c3216dd7cbb.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Kayak & Walk - 4 Hr Kayak and Rainforest Adventure £72 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/kayak-walk-4-hr-kayak-and-rainforest-adventure.a474484.activity-details) ![Franz Josef Glacier: 2.5-Hour Hike with Helicopter Transfer](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/4888291/20b96dbf-0484-4286-9cd7-1e3aed79d731.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Franz Josef: 2.5 Hour Glacier Hike with Helicopter Transfer £340 per adult **100%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/franz-josef-25-hour-glacier-hike-with-helicopter-transfer.a4888291.activity-details) [See all activities in Okarito](https://expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-Okarito.d6359423.Travel-Guide-Activities) ## Cities near Okarito ![Aoraki Mount Cook National Park, Shutterstock ID 288251813, Purchase Order: SP-1779, Order Number: SP-1779 Destination campaign with AMEX, Client/Licensee: Expedia.com, Other: Eunice Seo](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6351337/c839af62-16e5-4881-a127-f8c415bf5844.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Westland Tai Poutini National Park - Cities near Okarito - Places of interest [Westland Tai Poutini National Park](https://expedia.co.uk/Westland-Tai-Poutini-National-Park.dx6351337) - [Mount Cook National Park ](https://expedia.co.uk/Mount-Cook-National-Park-Mount-Cook.d6139475.Attraction) - [Fox Glacier ](https://expedia.co.uk/Fox-Glacier-Westland-Tai-Poutini-National-Park.d6110684.Attraction) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/mad-service/footer/bnaBanners/BEX_Footer.jpg) ## Go further with the Expedia app Save on select hotels when you book in the app. Our app deals help you to save on trips so you can travel more and manage it all on the go. 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