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Hokitika Gorge
Tourist attraction
Scenic gorge along the Hokitika River featuring walking & hiking trails, plus kayaking.
4.70 (3.2K reviews)
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Jacksons Retreat Alpine Holiday Park
Holiday park
π Had an awful experience here recently - Initially we were put onto an empty area down by the playground only to find out once we had put up our tents that there was raw sewage leaking at our feet...
The owner tried to move us approx 10m to the side which we declined as who wants to be anywhere near...
$27/night
4.80 (639 reviews)
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Lake Matheson Walk
Hiking area
Gentle hike through ancient forest with the snowy peak of Mt.Cook, or Aoraki, reflected in the lake.
4.70 (1.5K reviews)
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Otira Viaduct Lookout
Scenic spot
ππ Windy and wet day and couldn't do the Otira valley walk so shot up to the viaduct lookout. The river was pumping and the trickling waterfalls on the cliff faces had turned into torrents... which made you realize even more what an engineering feat and necessity the viaduct was. We took the track to y...
4.70 (724 reviews)
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Jetty Viewpoint
Scenic spot
ππ Lively place to visit at Franz Joseph. We walked around the lake early morning to get the reflection of the lake and mountains. These photos are taken from the jetty.
4.60 (405 reviews)
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Fantail Falls
Scenic spot
ππ 5 minute walk from The car park. Beautiful blue waters! No admission fee
4.50 (901 reviews)
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Matheson Cafe
Cafe
Bright cafe serving breakfast, pizza, sandwiches & wine at the Lake Matheson Walkway entrance.
$$ $$
4.50 (767 reviews)
10
West Coast Tree Top
Tourist attraction
20-m.-high canopy walkway over mature rimu trees, plus a spiral viewing tower, cafe & souvenir shop.
$$ $$
4.40 (1.3K reviews)
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Honey Cafe
Cafe
π Very good indeed. Large car park, spacious interior, inside and outside table options.
Food was good (chicken burger, corn stack special, chunky fries) and coffee was well made. Prices were reasonable. We were very very full post luncheon.
Staff were friendly and service was timely.
Toilets could...
$$ $$
4.50 (346 reviews)
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Okarito Camp Ground
Campground
ππ Beautiful spot with lots of things to do..mainly for bird lovers, lagoon kayaking, Kiwi night tour, mountain hiking etcβ¦ hot shower ( 2 Dollars) , kitchen, fridge, charging station, shelter to sit, large tent area and very friendly host..
4.60 (196 reviews)
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Dorothy Falls
Tourist attraction
π Never blame the weather!
We spent 3 days on the West Coast and it rained continuously all the time we were there. While some of the planned activities had to be cancelled, there was a sliver lining in the cloud, as they say.
We got to see the amazing Dorothy Falls in their full glory. They are lite...
4.50 (251 reviews)
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Hans Bay - Lake Kaniere Camping Area
Campground
ππ Beautiful sheltered camp ground within minutes walk from the lake. Wonderful bird life, bins around the campground and toilets but they do take abit of finding (they are nearer the lake prior to entering the campground). Very relaxing spot, bring your insect repellant
4.60 (159 reviews)
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Lake Mahinapua DOC Camping
Campground
ππ Stunning views of the Southern Alps, a beautiful lake, precious wildlife and a clean, spacious and peaceful camp site. Lake Mahinapua is a perfect spot from which to explore the Hokitika/Ross area, rich in history and scenic wonders. Definitely worth several day's stay. And I can't think of better p...
4.50 (206 reviews)
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Otira Gorge Rock Shelter Lookout
Scenic spot
ππ A must stop lookout point enroute Arthur's Pass. We not only enjoyed the breathtaking views but were also joined by endangered bird Kia.
4.50 (166 reviews)
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Bruce Bay Coffee Cart
Cafe
ππ Cute little coffee truck that sells real fruit ice cream. Their strawberry ice cream was amazing! I also should have got their bug repellent. Didn't realize how terrible sandflys were down south. Picture was taken after I devoured it but for the proof.
4.50 (140 reviews)
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Tunnel Terrace Walk
Hiking area
π A nice enough walk with an interesting couple of tunnels, but perhaps not quite worth the side trip given the other walks in the area.
The original tunnel by the car park is currently closed due to rock fall inside the tunnel. A sign directs you 50 m up the road - passed one other blocked tunnel -...
4.50 (101 reviews)