Attractions

Hokianga has a wealth of attractions for visitors. We are currently building up our listings, so if you have an attraction or activity in the Hokianga area, or if you have had a great experience please email us and let us know.

Boulders

Koutu Boulders

  • If you feel a game of bowls with balls up to 3 metres in diameter is just what you need, take a walk on the beach between Koutu and Kauwhare points on the south shore of the Hokianga Harbour where you will find the Koutu Boulders, one of the Hokianga’s better kept secrets.
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Wairere Boulders

  • The stunning encounter with boulders and awesome stroll through the world’s unique Basalt Boulder Valley.
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Water Transport & Trips

The Hokianga Vehicle Ferry

  • Based at Rawene, provides a water transport link between North Hokianga and South Hokianga.The ferry offers views of the natural landscape of upper Hokianga Harbour on its 15 minute journey. Visitors can take walking, cycling or vehicle day trips via the vehicle ferry.
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Hokianga Express Charters

  • For trips from Opononi wharf to the giant sand dunes at North Head Hokianga or for fishing charters contact Pete Clark.
  • Phone 09 405 8872
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Forests

Footprints – Waipoua

  • Ever been to the Moon? Want to experience something not many people have? Well here it is! The Waipoua forest at NIGHT. In association with the Copthorne Hotel & Resort Hokianga, join Footprints – Waipoua and walk amongst these giants at a time foreign to many, including locals.
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Omahuta Forest

  • The Omahuta Kauri Sanctuary was built in 1952 to enable a lot of people easy access to view giant Kauris and enjoy a true Kauri forest encounter, with many huge trees.
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Puketi Forest

  • Forest Pools is the secret place of recreation of the locals.
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Waipoua Forest

  • The Waipoua forest is one of the three major reserves for Kauri trees in Hokianga Harbour.
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Warawara Forest

Historical Sites / Facts

  • Visit the Mangungu Mission Houseand step back in time to 1839, the year in which this beautiful Wesleyan mission house was completed. Enjoy the tranquility of this historic treasure – site of the largest signing of the Treaty of Waitangi – set against the stunning Hokianga Harbour.Motukiore Road, Horeke (09) 401 9640Opening hours: 1 Nov – 30 Apr: Sat and Sun; 12 – 4pm;Summer and Easter school holidays: Thurs-Mon; 12 – 4pm;1 May – 31 Oct: Sun; 12 – 4pm, Closed Christmas Day

Clendon House Rawene

  • Explore Clendon House (1860s) – home of James Reddy Clendon, trader, witness to the Treaty of Waitangi and New Zealand’s first US Consul. Experience the many historic treasures of the Clendon family, beautifully preserved and presented8 Clendon Esplanade, Rawene(09) 405 7874Opening hours: 1 Nov – 30 Apr: Sat and Sun; 10am–4pm;Summer and Easter school holidays: Thurs-Mon; 10am-4pm;

    1 May – 31 Oct: Sun; 10am-4pm,

    Winter school holidays: Sat and Sun; 10am-4pm. Closed Christmas Day

Whina Cooper

Information Centre

Hokianga i-Site Visitor Information Centre & Museum

  • Waterfront, Omapere, Hokianga Harbour
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Labyrinth Woodworks & Maze

  • With a puzzle shop that has over 500 puzzles, great family day out, picnic area and waterfall walk.
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Maori Village

 

Tuireremai Pa

  • A true Maori cultural experience, carvings, Maori Food. Motuti Rd North Hokianga.
  • Phone first 09 405 2506
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