Hokitika

The Tasman Sea and the Hokitika River define the setting of Hokitika — the town stands where a West Coast river meets an open shoreline, making ocean weather part of daily life. A major centre during the West Coast gold rush of the 1860s, Hokitika retains a compact historic centre and a strong connection with pounamu, the prized greenstone associated with this part of New Zealand. Rainforest country lies inland, while the Southern Alps rise farther east. Continue through nearby webcams to explore different parts of Hokitika and the West Coast.

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