🇳🇿 New Zealand Series 11 | Hokitika Half-Day Guide 🌊✨

On your West Coast journey from Fox Glacier to Greymouth, don’t miss Hokitika—a quirky coastal gem! Here’s how to make the most of a half-day stop: 🌿 Top Stops 1️⃣ Hokitika Gorge 🚧 Note: One bridge closed since Oct 1, but Viewpoint (150m walk) still offers stunning vistas of the turquoise river + remaining swing bridge! 💙 2️⃣ Hokitika Beach Sign 📸 Iconic driftwood letters + wild ocean breezes = must-snap photo op! 3️⃣ Hokitika Town Clock ⏳ Historic centerpiece with a pioneer statue + cozy café nearby. 4️⃣ Glow-worm Dell 🌌 Free! Brave the dark for 1 minute → magical bioluminescent display (no crowds, no fees!). 🍽️ Food Recs 🍍 Korath Thai Cuisine: Massive pineapple fried rice (feeds 2!) + satay chicken skewers. 🍕 Fat Pipi Pizzas: Famous whitebait pizza—worth the hype! 🏨 Overnight? Great-value hotels → Stay for glow worms + sunrise beach walks! Next morning: Head to Greymouth 🚗 #Hokitika #NZWestCoast #GlowWorms #RoadTripNZ #PounamuTown