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Hokitika – artist haven

A cool little town full of amazing artists.

From beach sculpture, to sculptors in all mediums, Hokitika is home to the broadest range of artists and craftspeople.

Here you will find photographers, jewellers, fabric artists, glass blowers, writers, jade and bone carvers, painters and craftspeople of all elks. You can pick up an arts guide from the Information Centre to find addresses of galleries and studios to visit. The video clip here will give you a little taste of this vibrant artists’ town:



Hokitika – artist haven