Activities in Hokianga
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Footprints Waipoua
Footprints Waipoua is a four-hour twilight tour led by Maori guides into Waipoua Kauri Forest. As an introduction to Maori culture, it’s fantastic. Tribal history and stories are shared, and mesmerising karakia recited before the giant trees. A (child-friendly) shorter version is offered (90 minutes, adult/child $70/35), as well as guided daytime visits, meeting at the Tane Mahuta car park ($25).
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Sandtrails Hokianga
Sandtrails Hokianga collects you from Opononi for a dune buggy tour to Mitimiti (3¾ hours, adult/child $220/105) or a 70-minute Sandsecrets tour (adult/child $110/55); prices include the Hokianga Express.
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Labyrinth Woodworks
Labyrinth Woodworks is an Aladdin’s cave of handmade puzzles and games. Crack the code in the outdoor maze by collecting letters to form a word.
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Waiotemarama Waterfall Loop Walk
Two kilometres east of Opononi, Waiotemarama Gorge Rd turns south for 6km to the Waiotemarama Waterfall Loop Walk, which passes kauri and a picturesque waterfall.
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Six Foot Track
The Six Foot Track at the end of Mountain Rd gives access to many Waima Forest walks.
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Hokianga Kai Iwi Coastal Track
The Hokianga Kai Iwi Coastal Track leads south along the coast from the Arai-Te-Uru Recreation Reserve, on the South Head of Hokianga Harbour. It’s three hours to Kaikai Beach, six hours to Kawerua and 12 hours to the Kerr Rd exit, or you can tramp the entire 15 hours (allow about three days) to Kai Iwi Lakes. Hikers must carry all their own water and food, and cross the major rivers within two hours either side of low tide. It’s usually possible to camp on the beach. DOC advises that you check with them before setting out, particularly to discuss the river crossings.
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Hokianga Express
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Hauturu Highpoint Track
From the top of the loop you can detour on the Hauturu Highpoint Track which climbs Mt Hauturu (679m). It’s a five-hour walk to the summit and back again.
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