The Best Sight in Hokitika, Upper South Island and the West Coast

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We've compiled the best of the best in Hokitika - browse our top choices for the top things to see or do during your stay.

Waewae Pounamu

Ngati Waewae is the iwi (tribe) of this area, a subtribe of the South Island Ngai Tahu. The iwi owns and carves all the pounamu (greenstone) at this center. The artists will reveal how every stone has a story. If you buy a piece, they will give you its unique code, which you can use to trace the story of your stone on the center's website.