Tuesday 28 August 2012

Visit Hokitika And Immerse Yourself In Natural Splendor

By Margery Pick


On the western coast of New Zealand lies an enchanting small city of Hokitika. It became a bustling city during the Gold Rush era and today still retains many interesting historical sites. The city offers spectacular views as it is surrounded by the Tasman Sea, Hokitika River, and the Southern Alps. The region is somewhat remote, rugged, and ideal for nature lovers to explore.

There are many choices in a hokitika accommodation whether you want to stay in a rustic cabin or a luxury beachfront hotel, you will find it here. You can sleep among lush green forests or nap to the sound of the waves lapping the shore. Most Hokitika motels are within easy walking distance of restaurants, shops, and festivals, so your stay will be an easy one to enjoy.

hokitika accommodation hosts several festivals throughout the year. Perhaps the most famous is the Wildfoods Festival. It attracts thousands of visitors every March who want to sample great wine and exciting foods. The dishes served range from basic meals to gourmet delicacies to unusual bush foods only the most adventurous will try.

The area attracts many creative individuals and artists too. Every year, they showcase their talents during the Driftwood and Sandsculpturing Competition. There are also quite a few local art galleries to visit in Hokitika. The local craftspeople fashion jewelry from New Zealand jade and paint awe-inspiring scenes of the local natural wonders.

If you are an active person, you will appreciate all the trails you can stroll down and the opportunities for backpacking and hacking. You'll be able to explore the local scenic reserves, ecological areas, and take walking tours of the city itself. New Zealand is well known for its natural beauty that includes emerald waters, rich vegetation, and amazing rock formations. You can view these wonders of nature up close and personal or you can take in the splendor from up above in an aerial tour that includes a fly-over of the Alps.

History aficionados will enjoy visiting Shantytown where they can view a recreation of a village from the Gold Rush days. Try panning for gold, ride an old fashioned steam train, and spend the day having a fun time with the whole family. Another good historical site to visit is the West Coast Historical Museum, which is dedication to all those who followed their dreams of finding gold in the region around Hokitika.

The weather in Hokitika is pleasant all year as the temperatures don't fluctuate a whole lot. In February, the high temperatures average 68 degrees Fahrenheit, while in July, the high temperatures average 53.6 degrees Fahrenheit. The average lows in February are 53.6 degrees Fahrenheit while the lows in July are 45.5 degrees Fahrenheit.

Hokitika has an airport with daily connections to Christchurch. The city can also be reached easily by bus or car by taking State Highway 6, which is a major highway through New Zealand. Hokitika is the ideal place to choose if you are looking for a tranquil vacation spot where you can appreciate nature's bounty.




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