Seaview
District of Hokitika
in Westland District of West Coast, New Zealand

Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
-42.717 and 170.967 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
S -42° 43' 0" and E 170° 58' 0"
Currency and Currency Code:
Dollar - NZD
Spoken languages:
English, Maori
Local electricity:
Mobile phone / cellular frequencies (MHz):
Local Time: 06:12 AM (Wednesday)
Timezone: Pacific/Auckland
UTC/GMT offset: 12 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
5:52 am and 9:00 pm
Antipode Coordinates:
42.698 and -9.021 (Lat./Lng.)
Closest place to antipode coordinates:
Barona
References
This place on Geonames.org
Current travel safety evaluation for New Zealand in Australia and New Zealand

Safety Score: 3,0 of 5.0 based on data from 9 authorites. Meaning we advice caution when travelling to New Zealand.

Travel warnings are updated daily. Source: Travel Warning New Zealand. Last Update: 2024-08-13 08:21:03

Delve into Seaview

The district Seaview of Hokitika in Westland District (West Coast) is a subburb in New Zealand about 218 mi south-west of Wellington, the country's capital town.

If you need a hotel, we compiled a list of available hotels close to the map centre further down the page.

While being here, you might want to pay a visit to some of the following locations: Greymouth, Christchurch, Richmond, Nelson and Blenheim. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.

Local weather forecast

Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 18°C / 64 °F

Morning Temperature 16°C / 61 °F
Evening Temperature 17°C / 62 °F
Night Temperature 17°C / 62 °F
Chance of rainfall 10%
Air Humidity 95%
Air Pressure 1017 hPa
Wind Speed Moderate breeze with 11 km/h (7 mph) from South-East
Cloud Conditions Overcast clouds, covering 100% of sky
General Conditions Heavy intensity rain

Thursday, 5th of December 2024

17°C (62 °F)
13°C (55 °F)
Moderate rain, moderate breeze, overcast clouds.

Friday, 6th of December 2024

15°C (59 °F)
13°C (56 °F)
Light rain, gentle breeze, overcast clouds.

Saturday, 7th of December 2024

17°C (63 °F)
13°C (56 °F)
Light rain, gentle breeze, overcast clouds.

Hotels and Places to Stay

Rimu Lodge

Address
4,1 mi
33 Seddons Terrace Road
7883 Hokitika
New Zealand

Time Information

Checkout: 10:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Bella Vista Hokitika

Address
0,1 mi
52 Fitzherbert Street
7810 Hokitika
New Zealand

Time Information

Checkout: 10:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Jade Court Motor Lodge

Address
0,0 mi
85 Fitzherbert Street
7810 Hokitika
New Zealand

Time Information

Checkout: 10:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Annabelle Motel

Address
0,6 mi
214 Weld Street
7810 Hokitika
New Zealand

Time Information

Checkout: 10:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Beachfront Hotel

Address
0,2 mi
111 Revell Street
7810 Hokitika
New Zealand

Time Information

Checkout: 10:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


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Jade Carving NZ

Published: July 14, 2009
Length: 44:52 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: BonzStonz

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National Kiwi Centre - Hokitika

Published: September 29, 2010
Length: 03:58 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: barekiwi

See Kiwi in their natural habitat, Tuatara, long finned eel & much more! *** http://www.thenationalkiwicentre.co.nz For more videos and travel tips check out http://www.barekiwi.com.


Hokitika

Published: March 20, 2007
Length: 18:47 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Nick Eyre

Wild Foods Festival 2007, A 6 day road trip to the West Coast of New Zealand. Through the Lewis Pass to Kiakora then back down South via Ashbuton, Lake Tekapo and finally Queenstown.


Hokitika Battlefest - CQB - Day Game 1

Published: April 02, 2015
Length: 34:01 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Flazzbog

Just some footage from the Hokitika Battlefest 2015 day games on Saturday. They were pretty casual as most of us were reasonably tired from the night before. Games held at the semi-abandoned...


Gold fever in Hokitika - Roadside Stories

Published: April 23, 2012
Length: 56:51 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: ManatuTaonga

After gold was discovered in 1864 a lively town sprang up at Hokitika. Within a few months it had 5000 residents and 72 hotels. However, its port was dangerous, and many ships met their end...


www.hokitikahomestay.org.nz

Published: October 16, 2010
Length: 02:38 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Dean Trolle

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Beachfront Hotel Hokitika, New Zealand

Published: April 07, 2011
Length: 36:45 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: beachhotelhoki

Stay on a wild West Coast beach in Hokitika, New Zealand! We offer the most unique location for accommodation on the West Coast, on the beach and in the centre of town. A wide range of ...


Hoki 2015 502nd PIR

Published: March 31, 2015
Length: 30:33 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: James Marshall

Running 502nd PIR Able company at the annual Hoki Battlefest.


Bella Vista Hokitika

Published: November 04, 2010
Length: 15:53 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Dean Trolle


Hokitika 2014 - 'Communication'

Published: April 27, 2014
Length: 01:48 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: phantomvir

In this edition of Hokitika 2014 we learn a very valuable aspect of common indoor gameplay that is simply letting your team know what the fuck is up. In this example, a bed tank is formed and...


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Attractions and noteworthy things

Distances are based on the centre of the city/town and sightseeing location. This list contains brief abstracts about monuments, holiday activities, national parcs, museums, organisations and more from the area as well as interesting facts about the region itself. Where available, you'll find the corresponding homepage. Otherwise the related wikipedia article.

Hokitika

Hokitika is a township in the West Coast Region of New Zealand's South Island, 40 kilometres south of Greymouth, and close to the mouth of the Hokitika River. According to the 2006 census, the usually-resident population of the Hokitika urban area was 3,078, a decrease of 12 people since 2001. A further 828 people live in the surrounding area, an increase of 180 since 2001. On a clear day Aoraki / Mount Cook can clearly be seen from Hokitika's main street.

Located at -42.7167, 170.967 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Populated places in New Zealand, Westland District, Hokitika, Former provincial capitals of New Zealand

Taramakau River

The Taramakau River is in the northwest of the South Island of New Zealand. It rises in the Southern Alps, 80 kilometres due east of Hokitika, and immediately below the saddle of the Harper's Pass, and runs westward for 75 kilometres into the Tasman Sea 15 kilometres south of Greymouth. Several small rivers are tributaries of the Taramakau, but the only one of note is the Otira River, the valley of which forms the western approach to Arthur's Pass.

Located at -42.5667, 171.133 (Lat. / Lng.), about 13 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Westland District, Rivers of the West Coast Region

Lake Kaniere

Lake Kaniere is located on the West Coast of New Zealand's South Island. It lies 30 kilometres southeast of Hokitika, and drains into the Tasman Sea via the Kaniere and Hokitika rivers. At 22 km², it is second only to Lake Brunner in size among the West Coast's lakes. Mount Graham is on the west coast of the lake. A small hydroelectric station is located on the Kaniere River, close to the lake's outflow.

Located at -42.8333, 171.15 (Lat. / Lng.), about 12 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Westland District, Lakes of the West Coast Region

Hokitika Airport

Hokitika Aerodrome is a small, uncontrolled aerodrome located 1 NM (1.9 km) north east of Hokitika in the suburb of Seaview on the West Coast of the South Island of New Zealand. It is also the closest domestic airport with scheduled flights to Greymouth 40 km further north, the largest settlement on the coast. The airport handles aircraft up to ATR 72-500 size that are operated by national airline, Air New Zealand. The busiest day is Friday with five flights to Christchurch.

Located at -42.7136, 170.985 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Airports in New Zealand, Hokitika

Ruatapu, New Zealand

Ruatapu is a small town in the Westland District in the West Coast region of the South Island of New Zealand. The town's name stems from Ruatapu, a figure in Māori mythology. The town is located on a narrow strip of land between the Tasman Sea and Lake Mahinapua, a shallow lake that was originally a coastal lagoon. State Highway 6 runs through Ruatapu, connecting it to the nearby towns of Hokitika and Ross.

Located at -42.8, 170.883 (Lat. / Lng.), about 7 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Populated places in New Zealand, Westland District

Lake Mahinapua

Lake Mahinapua is a shallow lake on the West Coast of New Zealand's South Island. It is roughly 10km south of Hokitika and near the small town of Ruatapu. It was formerly a coastal lagoon, but the buildup of coastal dunes made it an inland lake roughly 500 m from the Tasman Sea coastline. In 1907, the Lake Mahinapua Scenic Reserve was established to protect the land around the lake, and a number of walking tracks run through this area.

Located at -42.8, 170.917 (Lat. / Lng.), about 6 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Westland District, Lakes of the West Coast Region

Arahura River

The Arahura River is a river located on the West Coast of the South Island of New Zealand. It is approximately 56 kilometers in length and flows into the Tasman Sea eight kilometers north of Hokitika, next to the Arahura Pa. The lower reaches of the Arahura River was a major producer of gold in the past - and extensively mined, but it is now worked out. It is also a major source of pounamu (greenstone) for the local Māori.

Located at -42.6667, 171.033 (Lat. / Lng.), about 5 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Westland District, Rivers of the West Coast Region

Hokitika River

The Hokitika River is in the West Coast of the South Island of New Zealand. It is about 64 kilometers long, beginning in the Southern Alps and flowing into the Tasman Sea next to the town of Hokitika. The Hokitika River, and its eastern tributary, the Kokatahi River, have formed the Kowhitirangi-Kokatahi alluvial plain; a fertile and productive land extensively used for dairy farming.

Located at -42.7167, 170.95 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Rivers used for whitewater recreation, Westland District, Rivers of the West Coast Region

Kaniere River

The Kaniere River is a river of New Zealand. It is located in the West Coast Region of the South Island. The river is the outflow of Lake Kaniere, and flows west to reach the Hokitika River five kilkometres from the coast of the Tasman Sea.

Located at -42.75, 171.017 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Rivers of the West Coast Region

Kokatahi River

The Kokatahi River is a river of the West Coast Region of New Zealand's South Island. A major tributary of the Hokitika River, it flows northwest from its origins on the northern slopes of Mount Ambrose, reaching the Hokitika River 12 kilometres from the latter's mouth at Hokitika. The two rivers between them share one of the West Coast's larger floodplains.

Located at -42.8333, 171.017 (Lat. / Lng.), about 8 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Rivers of the West Coast Region

New River / Kaimata

The New River is a river in the West Coast region of the South Island of New Zealand. It rises in the hills to the west of Lake Brunner and flows down the north edge of the floodplain of the Taramakau River then turns north for about 2 kilometres behind coastal dunes before meeting the Tasman Sea. There was much gold dredging activity around the river. The river's name was formally changed to the dual name New River/Kaimata in 1998 as part of the Ngai Tahu claims settlement.

Located at -42.5456, 171.146 (Lat. / Lng.), about 15 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Rivers of the West Coast Region

Totara River (Westland District)

The Totara River is a river of the southern West Coast Region of New Zealand's South Island. Rising on the slopes of Bald Hill the river flows north then west to reach the Tasman Sea two kilometres north of Ross.

Located at -42.8758, 170.807 (Lat. / Lng.), about 14 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Rivers of the West Coast Region, Westland District

Mount Graham, New Zealand

Mount Graham is a mountain in the West Coast Region of New Zealand with an elevation of 393 metres above sea level. Lake Kaniere is immediately east of Mount Graham.

Located at -42.8366, 171.104 (Lat. / Lng.), about 11 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Westland District, Mountains of the West Coast Region, Mountains of New Zealand

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