A stop in Hokitika is well worthwhile for it has become the centre for craft activities on the West Coast. There are several greenstone ( jade, pounamu ) factories, art and craft and woodcraft shops, and an excellent wildlife life exhibition. It also has a wild but sandy beach which periodically  has competitions to see who can create the best diorama from the driftwood and stones. Below is a photograpgh taken inside 'Hokitika Glass'

Many parts of New Zealand experience brilliant sunsets and the west coast of the South Island is no exception.