Explore Hokianga

Rich in Māori history and culture, the Hokianga is a remarkable region. It remains a relatively untouched corner of Aotearoa, from the ancient and giant Kauri of the Waipoua Forest to the majestic harbour. New Zealand’s human history began here – with the arrival of our ancestor Kupe some 1000 years ago.

Manea Footprints of Kupe is your opportunity to learn of his arrival in Aotearoa, New Zealand and share in his story. Meet Tāne Mahuta, Lord of the Forest with Footprints Waipoua.

Enjoy water activities – kayaking, paddle boarding, and jet ski safaris with Awesome Adventures Hokianga. Just a three-hour drive north of Auckland and one-hour from the Bay of Islands, the Hokianga is a place to connect with the remarkable natural environment, to renew relationships as family and as friends, to restore and replenish.

Stay at the Copthorne Hokianga Hotel and Resort, The Heads or  at one of our unique Hokianga baches or B&B’s. The Hokianga is a land of contrasts, from lush kauri forest to sun-kissed sand dunes, calm harbour waters to surf breaks on the sandbar, one visit and it will hold a special place in your heart forever.