# Hokitika Gorge

> A short bush walk leads to a swing bridge over a gorge where glacial silt turns the Hokitika River a milky turquoise.

Source: https://camping-spirit.com/places/nzw-hokitika-gorge/

A short bush walk leads to a swing bridge over a gorge where glacial silt turns the Hokitika River a milky turquoise. The colour is strongest in clear weather and fades after heavy rain, so check the forecast. Allow about an hour and a half from Hokitika.

- **Nearest town:** Hokitika, New Zealand
- **Category:** Nature & parks
- **GPS:** -42.9640, 171.0300
- **Editor's pick:** ★

## Good to know

**Best time to go:** The most pleasant months are usually April–May and September–October. Still fine, with some compromises, in March, June–August and November. Hot in December–February. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)

## Featured in these trip guides

- [Punakaiki to Hokitika: Pancake Rocks, Lake Brunner and Gorge](https://camping-spirit.com/guides/nzw-punakaiki-hokitika/)

## Nearby

- [Lake Kaniere Scenic Reserve](https://camping-spirit.com/places/nzw-lake-kaniere/) – 17 km
- [Ross Goldfields Heritage Centre](https://camping-spirit.com/places/nzw-ross-goldfields/) – 19 km
- [Hokitika Beach and Driftwood Sign](https://camping-spirit.com/places/nzw-hokitika-driftwood/) – 28 km
- [Hokitika Glow-worm Dell](https://camping-spirit.com/places/nzw-glow-worm-dell/) – 29 km

## FAQs

### Where is Hokitika Gorge?

Hokitika Gorge is in Hokitika, New Zealand, at GPS -42.9640, 171.0300.

### Which road trips pass Hokitika Gorge?

Hokitika Gorge is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: Punakaiki to Hokitika: Pancake Rocks, Lake Brunner and Gorge.

### What is there to see near Hokitika Gorge?

Places worth a stop nearby: Lake Kaniere Scenic Reserve (17 km), Ross Goldfields Heritage Centre (19 km), Hokitika Beach and Driftwood Sign (28 km) and Hokitika Glow-worm Dell (29 km).

### When is the best time to visit Hokitika Gorge?

The most pleasant months are usually April–May and September–October. Still fine, with some compromises, in March, June–August and November. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)