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Welcome to Arahura, a hidden gem on New Zealand's west coast. This page is your ultimate guide to the exciting experiences and activities you can enjoy in and around Arahura. From exhilarating hikes to peaceful beach walks, thrilling water sports to scenic helicopter rides, there's something for everyone here. Whether you're an adrenaline junkie or a nature lover, this page will help you plan your perfect adventure in Arahura. Get ready for an unforgettable journey filled with fun and excitement. Start exploring now!
Great flight with Ben, flying over the mountains. He's warm and personable, has been flying with his dad since a kid, and knows the mountains like the back of his hand. The view of the mountains from the sky cannot be compared with anything else. It's gobsmacking! So glad we did this!
Wonderful staff, amazing facility in the heart of Hokitika. Excellent value for money, our family loved it.
Dispite the weather well worth it
It was a last minute booking and we did not expect much. However the whole experience surpassed our expectation. We saw the rare white heron more than 5 times. We had the whole creek to ourselves and it was tranquil. Bird life was abundant and the water was calm. It was an enjoyable experience and we will definitely recommend it to our friends who alos enjoy water activities. Note: This is unguided so you need to be confident rowing (changing directions, going straight and stopping), orienting in wetlands and swim. Gavin came down to check if we could do all that and gave us clear instructions.
I enjoyed a wonderful afteroon on this boat tour. The landscape was breathtaking (especially in the weather). It was unique to other tours have done in the past. It might not be, the longes trip you take, but its just right. Experience some rain forest by boat and hear some of the local storys about the area.
A welcome addition to interesting and enjoyable things to do on the West Coast. Terrain like this is not that common in NZ so being able to get up close to it in a boat is great. Birdwatchers especially will gain from it. A highly recommended alternative to charging around in a jet boat (although that's fun too).
Unsere erste Kayak Erfahrung und es war Top! Sehr freundlich und Hilfsbereit. Wir waren allein auf dem Fluss und die Stimmung war genial!
We loved it! Our first booking had to be cancelled because we were the only bookings that they had, but we didn't mind and decided to do the sunset cruise instead, we were so glad we did as the scenery is stunning and was totally worth the wait. Make sure you dress up warm because it is cold out there even when the sun was out.
Such a peaceful and enjoyable tour of the waterway up to Lake Mahinapua. Gavin was fun and so knowledgeable about local wildlife and the area. Lots of stories and laughs. A great way to see another aspect of this very different region. We did the sunset tour but sure it would be good at any time just for the access and stories.
We were very nicely welcome by Gavin and Max. The ride was great in this superb scenery even with our 2 young kids.
I tried kayak first time. First it's quite hard to ride But if you can get to use it it's really nice I would like to do again
I would defenitely recommend this trip! A beautiful, peacefup place to spend your afternoon. The people are really nice :)
We were lucky to have a Keefe t day weather wise but even in less than the ideal day it would still be a great thing to do. Once we stopped zig-zagging the river it was awesome. Stable kayaks so always felt safe with my 12 year old. Beautiful and peaceful! Lovely owners! Highly recommend!
Lovely reception service! Amazing view from the tower. Nice easy walk which can be enjoyed by people of all ages. Challenges your fear of heights too if you're up for a challenge.
Great afternoon excursion. We both enjoyed the walkway and amazing views. Interesting info along the way and good, home baking in the cafe afterwards.
This was an amazing walk, so pleased we got the opportunity to do it! For me, who doesn't like heights it was a challenge, particularly the tower, but so rewarding. We had perfect weather too, blue sky and calm. I'd recommend this to all
Awesome experience! Definitely a bit of a thrill looking down though, the walk way feels very sturdy and such a different view looking down on big trees
A really great experience. A mean feat of engineering, enabling a chance to see NZ flora and faunat from a different perspective. Self guided map was really great and the views from the "Hokitika Tower" is worth the 107 steps. With a complimentary buggy to drive you up and back to/from the steel platform if needed plus a cafe and gift shop, definitely worth a visit.
I highly recommend the West Coast treetops walk near Hokitika. It’s a good length of time and the views are very magnificent.
Very good, except for the wind. Lovely view. Nice to see the bird life. Don't forget to get a meal from the cafe. Really nice meal. Thank you so much
Fantastic experience. The sound, views and fresh air all make for a brilliant start to the day. Loved it. Staff were very welcoming
Very cool experience that I am so glad i took the time to do! Went first thing in the morning and it was so peaceful with just the birds and my friends for company. Amazing views that were up there amongst the best we have seen on the west coast.
Loved everything about this treetop walk. Stunning views of the snow capped Southern Alps are an extra bonus! Not a fan of heights usually but I felt safe and even enjoyed the walk up the viewing tower! Not too difficult - the walk up the hill at the start is probably the most taxing part!! Would recommend for all ages
The day we had booked was very wet with low cloud. We turned up and asked if we could reschedule for the following day as the weather forecast was better. The team were lovely and were able to accomodate a swap for us. So glad we did as the next day was a beautiful clear day. A nice easy stroll to get up to the start. There is also a buggy that will take you up if walking is difficult. Very peaceful and the views out over the lake superb. Well worth the trip out and the coffee was good too. A lovely day out was had by all.
A great way to kill a few hours if you are heading north or south on the West Coast. You are getting out behind the wheel and recharging your batteries, Then having a nice coffee before heading back on the road I never give anyone 5 stars because if they get to many they may take their eye of the ball and their service may drop
The tour is just great, what a pity it’s a cloudy day when we were there.
Fantastic!! Well worth the admission fee. Went first thing and the weather couldn't have been better. Highly recommend.
it was absolutely amazing from the staff in the Cafe to the views from the top of the tower, a must on anyone's bucket list excellent value for money and definitely recommend anyone passing through do this . Would definitely do it again should we come back through the coast 💜💜💜💜
Fabulous views, great engineering creating this structure, a must do if your travelling the West Coast
I hate heights but this was the touristy thing I wanted to do on our West Coast Adventure. Grey day, rain off and on but so beautiful, the lake and the birds. I made it up the Tower of Terror and to the end of the cantilever and back to the bottom in time to see people coming down the zip line without screaming, what is wrong with them? Never have to do it again but fully recommend!
A unique and memorable opportunity for gazing at an established forest. Panoramic views, a blend of vibrant greens with excellent information opportunities along the elevated walk makes this a must-do activity in Hokitika.
Second time we’ve visited the tree top walk, such a great place to visit while in Hokitika. Great service and food at the little cafe as well. Absolutely love being up in the canopy of the trees.
A must do on your bucket list. It’s supposed to take 45 min, we took 90 mins. We didn’t want to leave. Slow down take your time, enjoy the sounds and amazing views
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