I have been to Hokitika many times and not paid much attention to this beautiful statue. It is located a block from the clock tower. It is dedicated to the pioneers.
I realised when I arrived in town that this place is the setting for Elanor Catton's book 'The Luminaries'. Set in 1868, most of that world has disappeared, but the statue provides a link to those pi...
Not your usual intersection landmark!
Worth a quick visit with your camera while in Hokitika :-) Won't see another such historic statue in the main street of your hometown!
Nice statue -in middle of intersection
Very little traffic so was able to get a good look at the statue. It's quite impressive and worth a look
Lovely
Was fasinated by this Pioneer. Had to stop and take photos. These things give you a some sense of history about this town
Interesting monument
I have been to Hokitika many times and not paid much attention to this beautiful statue. It is located a block from the clock tower. It is dedicated to the pioneers.
Appropriate
I realised when I arrived in town that this place is the setting for Elanor Catton's book 'The Luminaries'. Set in 1868, most of that world has disappeared, but the statue provides a link to those pi...