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🇳🇿 Hokitika Travel Guide: A Quick Pitstop, Not a Destination

Hokitika is a tiny West Coast town often passed through en route to Fox Glacier. While it looks like a midpoint on the map, it’s more of a "blink-and-you'll-miss-it" spot. Here’s why: ✅ The Only Highlight: Hokitika Gorge 💙 "Milky blue" river – pretty, but overhyped: A 20-min walk covers the best views (no need for the full loop). 📸 Instagrammable? Yes, but sandflies ruin the vibe! 🦟 📸 Other "Meh" Spots: Driftwood "HOKITIKA" sign (quick photo op). Sunset is nice, but the beach is nothing special. 🚫 Why Not Stay Overnight? 1️⃣ Tiny & Limited: One main street with few dining options. Expensive, poorly stocked supermarkets. Dead at night – feels like a ghost town. 2️⃣ Overpriced Accommodation: Old, basic lodgings – Greymouth has better options! ✅ Better Plan: Stay in Greymouth! 🚗 Recommended Itinerary (Self-Drive): Day 1: Punakaiki (Pancake Rocks) → Greymouth (overnight). Day 2: Greymouth → Hokitika (quick stop) → Fox Glacier. *Spend just 1-2 hrs in Hokitika*, then keep moving! #NZTravel #SouthIsland #Hokitika #SkipTheStay #RoadTripNZ

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🇳🇿 Hokitika Travel Guide: A Quick Pitstop, Not a Destination

Hokitika is a tiny West Coast town often passed through en route to Fox Glacier. While it looks like a midpoint on the map, it’s more of a "blink-and-you'll-miss-it" spot. Here’s why: ✅ The Only Highlight: Hokitika Gorge 💙 "Milky blue" river – pretty, but overhyped: A 20-min walk covers the best views (no need for the full loop). 📸 Instagrammable? Yes, but sandflies ruin the vibe! 🦟 📸 Other "Meh" Spots: Driftwood "HOKITIKA" sign (quick photo op). Sunset is nice, but the beach is nothing special. 🚫 Why Not Stay Overnight? 1️⃣ Tiny & Limited: One main street with few dining options. Expensive, poorly stocked supermarkets. Dead at night – feels like a ghost town. 2️⃣ Overpriced Accommodation: Old, basic lodgings – Greymouth has better options! ✅ Better Plan: Stay in Greymouth! 🚗 Recommended Itinerary (Self-Drive): Day 1: Punakaiki (Pancake Rocks) → Greymouth (overnight). Day 2: Greymouth → Hokitika (quick stop) → Fox Glacier. *Spend just 1-2 hrs in Hokitika*, then keep moving! #NZTravel #SouthIsland #Hokitika #SkipTheStay #RoadTripNZ

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