Things to do 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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Clendon House
Clendon House was built in the bustling 1860s by James Clendon, a trader, shipowner and magistrate. After his death, his 34-year-old half-Maori widow Jane was left with a brood of kids and a whopping £5000 debt. She managed to clear the debt and her descendants remained in the house until 1972, when it passed to the Historic Places Trust.
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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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Outpost Hokianga
Quirky Outpost Hokianga stocks local art, crafts, clothing, music, cosmetics and both second-hand and new books.
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Boatshed Cafe
You can eat overlooking the water at this excellent cafe, a cute place with heart-warming food and a gift shop.
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Hokianga Art Gallery
Hokianga Art Gallery sells interesting contemporary art, also with a local focus.
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Wardy’s
At Wardy’s you can stock up on (mainly) organic fruit, vegetables and meat.
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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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Mt Whiria
From Cemetery Rd on the eastern outskirts of Opononi, a half-hour climb leads up Mt Whiria, a pa site with harbour views.
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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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Arai-Te-Uru Recreation Reserve
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