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Hokitika
City in West Coast, New Zealand
Overview
Hokitika is a charming small town on New Zealand's rugged West Coast, famed for its history in gold mining, jade carving, and stunning natural scenery. The lively arts scene, proximity to wild beaches, and nearby rainforests make it a unique destination for travelers.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
New Zealand
Region
West Coast
Population
2,920
Time Zone
Pacific/Auckland
Coordinates
-42.72°, 170.97°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
86
Female Safety
87
LGBTQ+ Safety
82
Traffic Safety
89
Food Safety
98
Monthly Cost
$2,100
Local Cost
$1,348
Local Income
$1,850
Cashless
72
English
100
Temperature
11.1°C
Summer Avg
14.5°C
Winter Avg
7.7°C
Record High
24.5°C
Record Low
-1.4°C
Humidity
85%
Precipitation
1942 mm
Internet Speed
41 Mbps
Upload
18 Mbps
Latency
14 ms
City Vibrancy
12
Coworking
0
Cafes
5
Nightlife
2
Parks
5
Transport
100
Walk Score
100
Footways
470.0
Airport
HKK
Distance
2 km
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Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 6 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-07.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-06.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Estimated data
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 76/100.
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