Blog 3 — Host'd

Skip to Content

197 Revell Street // Hokitika 7810
West Coast // New Zealand

hello@hostd.nz
t. +64 21 0266 5154

FOLLOW THE LOVE…

The Hokitika Sandwich Company 🖤 ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
We are so lucky to have this little gem in Wonderland. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
Delicious designer sandwiches and only the best Havana coffee!! Freshly baked bread, local artisan ingredients, everything

Flying above the clouds is one of my fav experiences 🌫 ♡
⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
Looking down from my window seat, it serves as a reminder of...
⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
You can fly to Hokitika and return, from Christchurch international airport, in less than 30 minutes aboard

Have you ever experienced the sensation of free falling from thousands of feet in the air?
If not, Skydive Franz Josef is the perfect opportunity to conquer your fears and experience the thrill of skydiving from 10 - 20 feet, your choice bu

Happy Easter weekend! May your long weekend be filled with joy, love, good company, vibes as gorgeous as this sunset sky... and quality chocolate (at least 70% cacao for good health!) 🐰🍫 ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
Whether you're celebrating with a family

The Douglas Suite is one of three rooms at Drifting Sands Beachfront Retreat 🏝
In addition to being able to relax in your own private space, there are plenty of dining options nearby. Of course, if you don't feel like going out then there's

It's estimated that the average person spends around 7 hours a day in front of a screen. This includes time spent at work, browsing the internet, and using apps on smartphones.
While technology has undoubtedly made our lives easier and more

Take a Step into the Hokitika Gorge and Let Your Senses Come Alive! ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
Have you ever experienced a place so beautiful, it felt like you stepped into a postcard? If not, then you need to get yourself to our Hokitika Gorge'ous. This st

Everyone likes a little something different...

I am excited to announce that along with my team's support I've expanded our offerings to include a few more gorgeous wee sister stays!

All our properties are located c

Our beloved Drifting Sands cabbage tree is an iconic symbol of resilience, standing strong and proud despite the severe erosion that occurred in 2019.

The erosion was so fierce that it swallowed up around 40 meters of our beachfront

Have you ever stayed in a boutique beachfront retreat with ocean views, amazing beds and gorgeous linens? How about one that also has bespoke pieces of artwork for sale? If so, you know how special it can be.

And if not, let us tell

She never gets old... 🌅 🧡

One of the gorgeous reasons why one night is simply never enough...

#ThisIsDriftingSands

This was such an unforgettable sunrise flight over the Southern Alps!

If you’re looking for a unique experience while travelling in New Zealand, look no further than taking a sunrise flight over the majestic Southern Alps. From

Our suites promote great sleep. Not only do our luxury linens and quality beds play a huge part in this but also our gorgeous little seaside location 🌊

Did you know that the negative ions in sea air accelerate your ability to absor

The hike to Mt Brown hut may be a steep grind but she sure is beautiful when surrounded by native hardwood forest 🤎

It's so worth the effort when you eventually pop out of the bush line and enter the sub-alpine zone on the South We

Can you see why Lake Kaniere is renowned as one of New Zealand's most beautiful lakes? ♡

Lake Kaniere was created 14 000 years ago and is a glacial lake located about a 20-minute drive inland from Drifting Sands. It is nearly 200 m d

Just like our endless waterfalls, Mother Nature just keeps on giving us her glow... ☀️ 🧡 💛

It's time to get outside and enjoy our wonderland's summer.

#PrettyGr8Wonders

Charles Edward Douglas (1 July 1840 – 23 May 1916) was a New Zealand surveyor and explorer He came to be known as Mr. Explorer Douglas due to his extensive explorations of the West Coast of New Zealand.

Described as heavily be

One of my fav swimming holes on the West Coast ♡

Canoe Cove is tucked away in a secluded corner of Lake Kaniere, only 20 mins inland from Drifting Sands and is a short 15-minute walk through an amazing rimu and kahikatea forest.