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An online cruising guide for yachts sailing to Hokitika.
An online cruising guide for yachts sailing to Hokitika.
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====Overview====
 
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If traveling down the South Island's west coast, '''Hokitika''', just south of [[Greymouth]], is worth a visit just to see the Greenstone factory. This material (New Zealand jade) is highly prized by the Māori for making charms and objects of art, and their facility creates some wondrous pieces.
If traveling down the South Island's west coast, '''Hokitika''', just south of [[Greymouth]], is worth a visit just to see the Greenstone factory. This material (New Zealand jade) is highly prized by the Māori for making charms and objects of art, and their facility creates some wondrous pieces.
Not really a place to spend days, but it would make a pleasant half-day tour before setting off further south.
Not really a place to spend days, but it would make a pleasant half-day tour before setting off further south.
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====Cruising the region====
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''See [[Greymouth]]''
''See [[Greymouth]]''
==Charts==
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None required unless planning to explore the local rivers. It's a very simple inlet.
None required unless planning to explore the local rivers. It's a very simple inlet.
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==Islands==
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Several uninhabited islands in the river, otherwise none.
Several uninhabited islands in the river, otherwise none.
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List details of all safe anchorages in the area.
List details of all safe anchorages in the area.
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WorldNew ZealandHokitika

An online cruising guide for yachts sailing to Hokitika.

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If traveling down the South Island's west coast, Hokitika, just south of Greymouth, is worth a visit just to see the Greenstone factory. This material (New Zealand jade) is highly prized by the Māori for making charms and objects of art, and their facility creates some wondrous pieces.

Not really a place to spend days, but it would make a pleasant half-day tour before setting off further south.

Cruising the region

See Greymouth

Charts

None required unless planning to explore the local rivers. It's a very simple inlet.

Weather

Local weather conditions?

Sources for Weather forecasts:

Passages

Popular passages/routes, timing, etc.

Islands

Several uninhabited islands in the river, otherwise none.

Communication

Navigation

The Hokitika River is blocked by the Ruatepu Road bridge, so you'll have to stick to the sheltered Gibson Quay area. This lands you pretty much in town anyhow.

Entrance

None

Berthing

Marinas & Yacht Clubs

None

Anchorages

List details of all safe anchorages in the area.

Yacht Repairs and Services

List services. If no services are available on the island write "None" and remove all the subsections (Marine Stores, & Repairs/Yards, & Fuel, Water, & Electricity.

Marine Stores

Submit addresses and contact details of marine related businesses that are of interest to cruisers.

Repairs/Yards

Fuel, Water, & Electricity

Fuel
Give details on fuel
Water
Give details on water
Electricity
Give details on electricity

Things to do Ashore

Tourism

List places of interest, tours, etc.

Grocery & Supply Stores

Eateries

Internet/WiFi

Available?

Laundry

Motorbike & Car Rentals

Garbage Disposal

?

Transportation

List transportation (local and/or international.)

Friends

Contact details of "Cruiser's Friends" that can be contacted for local information or assistance.

Forums

List links to discussion threads on partnering forums. (see link for requirements)

Links

Links to relevant websites.


References

Publications, Guides, etc.

Comments

We welcome users' contributions to the Wiki. Please click on Comments to view other users' comments, add your own personal experiences or recommend any changes to this page following your visit. Personal experiences?

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