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    Hokianga Harbour

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    Hokianga Harbour

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    Hokianga Harbour is a long, branched sea inlet on Northland's west coast. Golden sand dunes tower on the north shore of the harbour entrance, while the small towns of Opononi and Omapere lie on the south shore.

    by Felix Gillen

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    Hokianga Harbour is a long, branched sea inlet on Northland's west coast. Golden sand dunes tower on the north shore of the harbour entrance, while the small towns of Opononi and Omapere lie on the south shore. A few kilometres south, the Waipoua Forest begins, home to the country's largest Kauri trees.

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    Opononi Beach

    1Opononi Beach

    Beach on the shore of Hokianga Harbour with views of the large sand dunes on the north bank. Boats depart from the jetty for sandboarding.
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    Tāne Mahuta
    Attraction

    2Tāne Mahuta

    The largest known living Kauri tree, around 50m high, in Waipoua Forest south of Hokianga. A short boardwalk leads from State Highway 12 to the tree. Due to Kauri dieback, clean shoes at the station and stay on the boardwalk.
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    Essen & Trinken

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    Waimamaku Bar & Grill

    Bar and Grill on State Highway 12 in Waimamaku, on the way to Waipoua Forest.
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    Opo Takeaways

    Food stand in Opononi with Fish and Chips, great for a waterfront meal.
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    Bryers Room Restaurant

    Restaurant in Omapere with views across the Hokianga Harbour entrance.
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    Landing Thai Cafe

    A Thai café in Opononi, located on State Highway 12.
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    Māori tradition says Kupe landed here, the first Polynesian navigator to reach Aotearoa. The area is still strongly influenced by Māori. The Waipoua Forest offers guided night walks with Māori guides to the great Kauri.

    Exploring on-site

    State Highway 12 connects Hokianga with Waipoua Forest and Dargaville. Public transport is scarce; you need a car. A small car ferry connects Rawene with Kohukohu on the north shore.

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