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, emerging from the narrow Hokitika Gorge after merging with the Whitcombe River, and flowing into the Tasman Sea just south of the town of Hokitika.Places of Interest
Highlights include Hokitika Gorge.
Hokitika Gorge
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Hokitika Gorge and the surrounding Hokitika Gorge Scenic Reserve are a major tourist destination some 33 kilometres or 40 minutes drive inland from Hokitika, New Zealand. Hokitika Gorge is situated 3½ km northeast of Hokitika River.
Hokitika River
- Type: Watercourse
- Category: body of water
- Location: Westland District, West Coast, South Island, New Zealand, Oceania
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Latitude
-42.98355° or 42° 59′ 1″ southLongitude
170.99271° or 170° 59′ 34″ eastElevation
93 metres (305 feet)Open location code
4V9G2X8V+H3GeoNames ID
6213100
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