Hokitika Lighthouse was built to help vessels navigate through dangerous waters. Still a significant local landmark today, it's sure to have a few stories to tell about sailing adventures and tragedies.
If you love the word "free" as much as most people do, you'll be pleased to know this longstanding beacon is precisely that. Hokitika Lighthouse is located in Hokitika. If you want to keep your itinerary full while you're in these parts, also drop by National Kiwi Centre, Hokitika Beach and Mountain Jade.