Hokianga Harbour from Pakia hill
Okopako Lodge Wilderness Farm is not far from the beautiful beaches of Opononi and Omapere for Hokianga harbour activities (beach, sand dunes, sandboarding, kayaking, jet-skis, fishing, etc.) and half an hour’s drive to the Waipoua Kauri Forest, which has the largest kauri trees in New Zealand.
Visit the recently opened Manea Footprints of Kupe, take a tour into Waipoua Forest with Footprints Waipoua or cruise on the harbour with the Ranui, explore the wild rugged Waimamaku beach on the west coast, the South Head and Wairere Boulders, view the historic Clendon House and artists’ studios/galleries in Rawene and Kohukohu, such as the No 1 Parnell Gallery, and Simply Fun (puzzle shop/museum) in Rawene. The area is known for its relaxed natural beauty and vibrant arts community.
The Hokianga I-Site (for bookings and information) is close to the Opononi shops around five kms from Okopako Lodge.
The Hokianga abounds with Māori and settlement history. For more information about the Hokianga, one of New Zealand’s historically significant areas, please refer to the Hokianga Tourism website.
Further Tourist Information
You may find the following links useful:
- Hokianga Link bus service (http://www.nrc.govt.nz/hokianga)
- Rawene (http://rawene.co.nz/)
- Kohukohu (http://kohukohu.co.nz/)
- Kauri Coast Naturally New Zealand’s Eco and Cultural Destination (http://www.kauricoast.com/)
- Twin Coast Cycle Trail (http://www.twincoastcycletrail.kiwi.nz)
- Te Araroa (https://www.teararoa.org.nz/the-trail/northland/)
- New Zealand’s First Northland (http://www.northlandnz.com/)
- New Zealand Tourism (http://www.newzealand.com/)