Hokianga

Horse riding on the West Coast beaches, Hokianga

Horse riding on the beaches,

West Coast, Hokianga

Horse riding and Trekking opportunities are available in a number of places around the Hokianga, giving rides in the bush, over farmland and on the beaches.

 

Ngahere

 

The grandfather of the forest

Tane Mahuta Ngahere

Waipoua Forest, Hokianga

 

Wairere3


A jumble of Giant Boulders

Wairere Boulders, Horeke

Adventure

From fishing, to sailing, night time forest encounters, Hokianga has a wealth of fun and excitement in the most beautiful scenery in the world.

 

Quad Bike Safari Tours.

Wairere Valley Farm

  • 4WD through rain forest and bush, giant basalt boulders.
  • Panoramic views over the Hokianga.
  • Bookings essential.
  • Phone 09 401 9544
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Fishing

Hokianga Express

  • Peter from Hokianga Express Charters, runs trips across to the giant sand dunes and is also available for fishing charters.
  • You can phone him on 09 405 8872
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Cruising

Crossings Hokianga

  • Cruises around the historic Hokianga Harbour, or River as it was known.
  • Fascinating commentary by local guides.
  • Phone 09 405 8207
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Forest Tours

Footprints Waipoua

  • Step into our world and our local guides will take you on a memorable journey through nature's stages of evolution, while providing a mythological interpretation of life in the forest.
  • Meet our ancestors; the mighty Tane Matua Ngahere, the Father of the Forest.  Estimated to be 4,000 years old, his mighty girth is over 5 metres in diameter.  The Four Sisters are a graceful collection of kauri trees that have grown close together in sibling harmony and finally, Tane Mahuta, the Lord of the Forest, stands an impressive 51 metres tall.
  • Phone 09 405 8207
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Hunting 

  • For an experience you won't forget, go hunting with Chris for wild boar.
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Walking/Tramping/Guided Walks

Wairere Boulders 

  • The stunning encounter with boulders and awesome stroll through the world's unique Basalt Boulder Valley. Guided Walks available.
  • Go to their website >>

 

Labyrinth Woodworks & Maze

  • A puzzle shop that has the biggest puzzle collection in NZ, a fantastic maze, a great family day out, picnic area and waterfall walk.
  • Go to their website >>

 

DOC Walkways

 

The Golden Stairs Walkway