Hokitika Travel Guide

South of Hokitika are two beautiful water-holes. Lake Kaniere is a placid lake surrounded by snow-capped mountains and a favourite place for boating, water skiing, picnics and swimming. Lake Mahinapua, surrounded by bushland, is ideal for sailing and has good camp facilities. Between Hokitika and Franz Josef is the settlement of Whataroa where the famous white heron (kotuku) which nests between November and February.

Activities to enjoy here include canoeing, mountain biking, rafting, hiking and yachting. See the tourism website for more details.