West Coast, NZ

Roads in the South Island are very different from almost everywhere else in the world. Here are our top tips to help you drive safely, make the most of your travels and arrive at your destination safely.

The West Coast, or 'the Coast' as locals call it, is an untamed natural wilderness of rivers and rainforests, glaciers and geological treasures.

We answer some of your frequently asked questions. Want to know more? We are only too happy to answer any other questions you may have.

We’re excited to welcome you to our farmstay! To ensure we’re here to greet you, please let us know your estimated arrival time after 3 p.m. We look forward to seeing you soon!

We look forward to meeting you and sharing our farm life.

So you've decide to tour the West Coast in a camper van! A great choice. Now you need to figure out what you want to see and then where you can stay.

During the busy tourist season over the summer, there are often a number of food trucks parked around town. The number of trucks varies from day to day depending on the weather, time of day and demand.

A visit to Franz Josef is easily doable in a day from Hokitika. It takes about 1hr 20mins to drive there. Then you can decide how you want to spend your time. There are a number of options - just decide what takes your fancy and fits your budget.

As you drive between Hokitika and Christchurch, you will pass through the township of Otira.

What is a glow worm?

Every day visitors to Hokitika tell me that they wish they had known how much there was to see and do here. "We really wish we had booked to stay more than one night!" I hear this so often I thought it was time to try and create a short guide to give people an idea of what they can do and why one night if definitely not long enough.

We know you had a few choices when deciding where to stay in Hokitika, so thank you for choosing us! We hope you will love our eco-farm and our cool little town.

Summer is a busy time in Hokitika. From Christmas parades to the Christmas at the Beach celebration there is something for all the family over the holiday period.

Shopping for Gifts in Hokitika

Here we answer some of the frequently asked questions about our cottage.

We know you had a few choices when deciding where to stay in Hokitika, so thank you for choosing us! We hope you will love our little cottage and our cool little town.

We want you to feel welcome and comfortable in our little cottage. Here are a few things that will help you out during your stay.

A great little Chinese restaurant on Revell Street. Open for dine in or takeaway.

There are two fish and chips shops in Hokitika and both of them are great.

Go for lunch at Lake Brunner Hotel or the Station House Cafe.