Hokianga Happenings - Specials - Hokianga Tourism Association

Cheese rolling competition down the middle of State Highway 12.

Waimamaku Wild West Fest.

Held every year in February, weather permitting!

Entertainment, market stalls, possum skinning, barrel throwing, lots of fun

At the Broadwood A&P show the axemen get on with the chopping competition. Come ans see the dog trials, the art and photographic competions and taste the gtreat food at the stall,

Axemen in action

A&P SHow, Broadwood

Another of the Hokianga's annual festivals. All the usual things that you expect at a traditional A&P show - dog trials, cattle judging, sheep. chainsaw carving, crafts, art and photographic competitions, great food,

School Concert Party prparing to take part in one of the Kapa Haka competitions which are a feature of life around the Hokianga.

School Concert Party.

Local schools around the Hokianga compete fiercely for the honours at the annual competitions. It is one way that local children can show off their singing and dancing skills, and their traditional costumes

Easter Parade in Rawene, Hokianga, one of the many events held in the towns around the Harbour. Come and visit Waimamaku, Omapere, Opononi, Rawene, Kohukohu, Pangurur, Broadwood and smaller settlements to see what true rural life is like.

Easter Parade

Rawene, Hokianga.

Many of the Hokianga towns like Waimamaku, Omapere, Opononi, Kohukohu, Panguru, Broadwood and Mangamuka supplement their weekly market days with special festivals.

Rider in action on the back of a bucking steer at the Umawere Rodeo. Umawera on State Highway 1 at the foot of the Mangamuka range is part of the Northland rodeo circuit.

Action at the

Umawera Rodeo

Hokianga

Umawera at the foot of the Mangamuka ranges on State Highway 1 to Kaitaia is on the circuit of the annual Rodeo festival that attracts riders and competitors from all over the North.

Specials

Winter Deals in the Hokianga

Globetrekkers Backpackers Lodge

stay 2 nights get the 3rd night free!! Also all Globetrekkers guests receive a 20 % discount off the must do Footprints Waipoua forest tour. Ph 09 405 8183 www.globetrekkerslodge.com

Flax Weaving and Bone Carving tuition only $50.00 for a full day of learning either craft can be booked through Globetrekkers Backpacker Lodge.

Winter Specials - Kohukohu Cottage

Three nights stay for the price of two nights Stay for 2 nights, pay off season rates, and receive an extra night free. Price for a 3 night stay for 2 people is $260.

Stay for a week for $490 Special deal for 2 people, stay for 7 nights for $490. Offers finish September 30th 2010