Hokitika is best known for its stunning gorge, but what if we were to tell you that there’s so much more to it than that? Stay a little longer and you’ll find stunning lakes with mountain backdrops, a gorgeous waterfall, several incredible glow worm dells and even a secret gorge with the same blue water as Hokitika Gorge, but none of the crowds!
The Hokitika glow worm dell plus a secret alternative
Our top tips for visiting Hokitika Gorge - the new trail, photography & more
Cesspool Gorge: The secret alternative to Hokitika Gorge
That’s right, there’s a lesser known gorge close to Hokitika which offers the most incredible blue water, an exciting vertigo inducing swing bridge and a safe swimming hole. Best of all you won’t have to share it with the crowds! We’re detailing exactly how to get there, including everything you need to know about the trail conditions.