Crooked Mile Cottage

Days are centered around craft galleries and beach walks, while evenings bring cozy dining along the main drag.

You will feel completely safe walking along the lit main street and residential pathways after dark.

Great for All ages, Families, Couples.

Flat terrain along the main street and coastal pathways makes walking easy for most visitors.

Please respect local pounamu carving traditions and take all your driftwood beach rubbish with you.

Fun fact

Hokitika is famous for its annual wild food festival, celebrating hearty local bush and coastal harvests.

Local tip

Check out the town's bakery and casual cafés along Revell Street for great cabinet food and flat whites.

Fun fact

The massive piles of smooth driftwood on the beach are swept down by the wild Hokitika River and ocean currents.

Local tip

Walk the coastal foreshore at dusk to watch the sun drop straight into the Tasman Sea.

Fun fact

This town was once a booming 1860s gold-mining port that rivaled Christchurch in shipping tonnage.

Local tip

Pop into the local galleries on the main strip to watch artisans carving authentic greenstone.

Fun fact

Hokitika serves as the primary supply hub for the central West Coast wilderness region.

Local tip

You will find supermarkets, pharmacies, and banks all within an easy walk of the town center.