Hokitika
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Hokitika, New Zealand
An online cruising guide for yachts sailing to Hokitika.
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| 42°43′S, 170°58′E |
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Overview
If traveling down the South Island's west coast, Hokitika, just south of Greymouth, is worth a visit just to see the Greenstone factory. This material (New Zealand jade) is highly prized by the Māori for making charms and objects of art, and their facility creates some wondrous pieces.
Not really a place to spend days, but it would make a pleasant half-day tour before setting off further south.
Cruising the region
See Greymouth
Charts
None required unless planning to explore the local rivers. It's a very simple inlet.
Radio Nets
- See New Zealand
- Also see World Cruiser's Nets
Local Weather
Local weather conditions?
Sources for Weather forecasts:
The Hokitika River is blocked by the Ruatepu Road bridge, so you'll have to stick to the sheltered Gibson Quay area. This lands you pretty much in town anyhow.
Check-in facilities (for Customs and Immigration)
None
Offshore Islands and Groups
Several uninhabited islands in the river, otherwise none.
Marinas & Yacht Clubs
None
Anchorages
List details of all safe anchorages in the area.
Yacht Repairs and Services
Marine Stores
Submit addresses and contact details of marine related businesses that are of interest to cruisers.
Repairs/Yards
Fuel, Water, & Electricity
- Fuel
- Tote from the service station
- Water
- Ditto
- Electricity
- None
Tourism and Things to do Ashore
Tourism
- Greenstone factory
Grocery & Supply Stores
Eateries
Internet/WiFi
Available?
Laundry
Motorbike & Car Rentals
Garbage Disposal
?
Transportation
Transportation (local and/or international)
Routes/Passages To/From
Popular passages/routes, timing, etc.
Cruiser's Friends
Contact details of "Cruiser's Friends" that can be contacted for local information or assistance.
Forum Discussions
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External Links
Links to relevant websites.
References & Publications
Publications, Guides, etc.
Personal Notes
Personal experiences?
Last Visited & Details Checked (and updated here)
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Names: Haiqu |
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