A guide to the best day trips to do when staying in Hokitika. These are are doable in a day when using Hokitika as your base.
Roads in the South Island are very different from almost everywhere else in the world. Here are our top tips to help you drive safely, make the most of your travels and arrive at your destination safely.
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A visit to Franz Josef is easily doable in a day from Hokitika. It takes about 1hr 20mins to drive there. Then you can decide how you want to spend your time. There are a number of options - just decide what takes your fancy and fits your budget.
Go for lunch at Lake Brunner Hotel or the Station House Cafe.
Okarito is approx 1hr 10mins drive south of Hokitika
