Hokitika offers a variety of greenstone (pounamu) and craft shops.
Out of town, you can explore:
Hokitika Gorge || A 35km drive from Hokitika can be found this beautiful gorge, where the striking blue waters of the mighty Hokitika river are worth viewing.
In the evening, you might enjoy a visit to:
Hokitika Glow Worm Dell || This free roadside site is located on the north side of town. Visit around dusk to see the glow worms at their best. You need to walk about 50m from the roadside carpark.