The Hokianga Harbour
Places to Explore
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Awesome Adventures
From the 1/2 Hour - Opo Memorial to the 3 1/2 Hour - Full Awesome safari, you will be amazed what this harbour has to offer. With a combination of sea stops and land stops, you will be taken to Mahena Island, where Opo the dolphin was found dead upon the rocks. You will visit Pakanae, see the Koutu Boulders, Whiria mountain where the memorial to Rahiri stands. Other places include, but not limited to, Motuti and Panguru, Kohukohu and Horeke. The history is amazing and the mode of transport fantastic. This is certainly the best way to discover the Hokianga.
Rawene
The boho village of Rawene is famous for being draped in history. With its heritage buildings it is New Zealand's third oldest European settlement. Clendon House was built in the 1860’s the Masonic Hotel from 1875, the Methodist Church 1876; and the courthouse, which was built in 1875.
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This funky little settlement is now a buzzing with upbeat cafes, upmarket pizza and fabulous arts and craft shops. There is also a car ferry service which runs between Rawene and Kohukohu making it possible to explore the more isolated northern side of the Hokianga Harbour.
