Places to Visit and Things to Do:

Kohukohu

The historic walk takes you on a journey back through time.  As you follow the map contained in the historic walk brochure, you will find carefully placed wonderful black and white pictures of how Kohukohu looked in the early days of the settlement.

The Waterline Café serves exquisite coffee and wonderful food.  Mary Ellen and her team provide the very best customer service as well as the great Friday night gatherings which can end in an impromptu musical evening.  Relax and unwind on the deck over the water and enjoy the café’s perfect position on the Harbour.

Louisa Geddes Gallery and Bed & Breakfast will excite your artistic senses with her exquisite art work and hospitality.  The harbour views are to die for, your host superb and with Holly the dog to welcome you too, you are assured of a wonderful experience.

Village Arts will undoubtedly provide you with an opportunity to view a fantastic collection of local art work and photography.  Every collection is different, so be prepared to be amazed at what you find there.

The Hokianga Ferry to Rawene will provide you with some truly amazing photo opportunities and the most amazing views across the harbour to the Waima ranges, the little church at Motokaraka and the ranges beyond.  The ferry leaves the Kohukohu narrows approximately 3km outside Kohukohu on the hour and returns from Rawene on the half hour.

Further down the Harbour

Rawene is another great place to visit for a swim on the little beach at high tide, more art galleries, local shops and of course Historic Clendon House. There is also a hotel, organic veggie store, liquor store and corner shop.  The boat shed café serves great food and coffee too.

Opononi and Omapare share the most beautiful views of the sand dune entrance to the Hokianga Harbour, along with a visit to the little takeaway with Opo the dolphin on the roof for a fish and chip lunch, your day will be complete.

Tane Mahuta the oldest Kauri tree in New Zealand, some 2000 years old, said not to be the largest Kauri, but certainly the oldest.  The size of this magnificent tree will amaze you, but keep a look out for the two tall Kauri trees on either side of the one track bridge named Darby and Joan.