Kaniere Travel Guide
Hokitika
Popular places to visit
Te Waipounamu Maori Heritage Centre
You can spend time studying the exhibits at Te Waipounamu Maori Heritage Centre in Hokitika. Wander through the beautiful beaches and seaside in this relaxing area.
National Kiwi Centre
Enjoy an outing to National Kiwi Centre during your stay in Hokitika. Wander through the beautiful beaches and seaside in this relaxing area.
Sunset Point
You can find out about the history of Hokitika with a trip to Sunset Point. Wander through the beautiful beaches and seaside in this relaxing area.
Lake Kaniere Scenic Reserve
Enjoy an outing to Lake Kaniere Scenic Reserve during your stay in Hokitika. Wander through the beautiful beaches and seaside in this relaxing area.
Hokitika Glass Studio
You can spend time exploring the galleries in Hokitika Glass Studio in Hokitika. Wander through the beautiful beaches and seaside in this relaxing area.
Hokitika Clock Tower
You can find out about the history of Hokitika with a visit to Hokitika Clock Tower. Wander through the beautiful beaches and seaside in this relaxing area.
Top hotels in Kaniere
Beachfront Hotel
Room was comfortable and clean. Had an evening meal in the ocean view restaurant within the hotel which was excellent and good value.
Reviewed on 2 Mar 2026
Shining Star Beachfront Accommodation
Nice well located motel with beach access and short walk to town. Opposite the glow worms. The goats and other animals are cool too. Good stay
Reviewed on 6 Mar 2026
Jade Court Motor Lodge
Clean and friendly!
Reviewed on 5 Mar 2026
Fitzherbert Court Motel
Walkable to town (has New World supermarket) and beach. About 30 mins from Gorge. Definitely recommended for an overnight or longer stay.
Reviewed on 6 Mar 2026
Hokitikas Kiwi Holiday Park and Motels
Very clean room. We arrived a bit late and the staff still helped us checking in.
Reviewed on 6 Mar 2026
Stopforths Premium Accommodation
Quiet location staff are very helpful and knowledgeable with local restaurants
Reviewed on 28 Feb 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Kaniere
Blue Spur
While there might not be top attractions in Blue Spur, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Lake Kaniere Scenic Reserve and Te Waipounamu Maori Heritage Centre.
