{"id":12400,"date":"2021-09-13T15:40:26","date_gmt":"2021-09-13T12:40:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/nzjane.com\/?p=12400"},"modified":"2023-10-12T10:33:42","modified_gmt":"2023-10-12T07:33:42","slug":"hokitika-what-to-see-and-where-to-go","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/nzjane.com\/hokitika-what-to-see-and-where-to-go\/","title":{"rendered":"Hokitika travel guide"},"content":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Hokitika is a COOL LITTLE town with plenty to do and see. Sip great coffee from the local cafes, shop for pounamu creations or places to see from the spectacular scenic Hokitika<br \/>\nGorge to the beautiful Lake Kaniere. All sights are at Hokitika\u2019s doorstep. The dramatic Hokitika beach with the well known driftwood signage is fun. There are wild westie rivers, mountains and two glorious deep inky lakes to explore. 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