Destinations - Hokianga Tourism Association

Ferry crossing with the historic village of Rawene seen in the background

The South as seen from the North.

The vehicular ferry leaving Rawene for the landing on the North side.

The ferry operates daily from 7.30 am to 8.00 pm throughout the year, with increased sailings during peak holiday periods.

Destinations

The Hokianga is the area around the natural harbour and estuary, which is also known as the Hokianga River, or just 'the River' to the locals.

The area around the harbour is geographically divided into three major areas:

The South Hokianga which includes the settlements of:

Waipoua, Waimamaku, Omapere, Opononi, Pakanae, Koutu, Whirinaki, Rawene, Waima, Taheke and Moehau

The Top of the Harbour, which includes the settlements of:
Horeke, Motukiore, Utakura and Mangamuka

The North Hokianga, which includes the settlements of:
Broadwood, Pawarenga, Panguru, Mitimiti, Motukaraka, Motuti, Rangi Point and Kohukohu

The larger settlements generally comprise a General Store, a service station, one or two other shops and a hotel. The smaller settlements ar just a group of dwellings clustered together.

All of them have one or more churches and one or more marae.

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For approximate travel times and distances around the Far North District, go to website>>