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Hokitika Gorge Scenic Reserve

25km east of Hokitika at end of Kowhitirangi and Whitcombe Roads, Hokitika, New Zealand
Ranked #1 of 4 attractions in Hokitika
5.0 of 5 stars 26 Reviews
Type: Nature/ Wildlife Areas, Geologic Formations
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Nelson, New Zealand
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 May 2012 NEW

20 min drive out of Hokitika definately worth the drive and 20 minute walk to the gorge. Very picturesque, stunning scenery with that real West Coast feel More

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Edinburgh, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 May 2012 NEW

A great place that's not too great of a detour from Hokitika. As with so many places in New Zealand the DoC have invested in making it very accessible for the vast majority of visitors. The scenery's great with a lot of well placed viewing spots. More

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Nelson, New Zealand
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12 reviews 12 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 May 2012

Such a beautiful spot! Water is so incredible blue. Also a very easy, short walk. More

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Wellington, New Zealand
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7 reviews 7 reviews
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3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 April 2012

This is a must do! The colour of the water at the Gorge is just stunning! Easy 10 minute walk that takes you down fairly close to the water. More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 April 2012

Just NZ natural beauty at its best. Be aware that you have a 10 minute walk from the car park but it's doable for everyone unless wheelchair bound. More

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Invercargill
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 April 2012

The walking track to this is great and the views wonderful. Our motelier recommended this and we very much appreciated this as we would not have visited this otherwise. Certainly worth visiting! Great photos from here too! More

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Manila
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74 helpful votes 74 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 April 2012

After reading the travel guide NZ Frenzy South Island of Scott Cook, we decided to take a look at Hokitika Gorge on our way to Franz Josef. It's a long drive from Hokitika town (a little more than 30km), but the view is so worth it. There is a bit of gravel road near the end so be prepared to... More

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Nelson, New Zealand
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 April 2012

I had never heard of this attraction and I thought...what the heck, might as well. The drive out went a fair way through farmland and I wondered what was at the end. But Wow. It is so worth it, even the dusty gravel road at the last part. There are maps and signs at the start, lots of new upgrading... More

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Christchurch, New Zealand
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 April 2012

Nice horge beautiful views with nice walk to the gorge. More

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Kaikoura, New Zealand
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8 reviews 8 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 31 March 2012

What can I say. Amazing view and the water, you have to see it to believe it. Go on a fine day and make sure you have insect spray on as heaps of sandflies More

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