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Tane Mahuta
Tourist attraction
Charming nature walk featuring an enormous kauri tree, known as the Lord of the Forest.
4.80 (1.8K reviews)
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Manea Footprints of Kupe
Cultural center
ππ During my visit to the Manea Footprints of Kupe, I was treated to a profound cultural journey. Set against the stunning backdrop of the Hokianga region, the experience is an immersive dive into Maori history and the adventures of the great navigator Kupe.
From the warm traditional welcome to the in...
4.90 (202 reviews)
3
Ngawha Springs
Thermal baths
ππ Amazing place! So magical! Very nice hot spa pools - there are different temperatures, 36/37/39/41/45 degrees and itβs changing. Also cold pools - 17/19/29/21/25 degrees. We didnβt try those as we are fans of hot! There were people going from hot to cold and back. Everything is new and so clean and...
4.60 (586 reviews)
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Kauri Walks
Tourist attraction
ππ Nice walks surrounded by lots of kauri trees.
Tracks info 06/01/2022
- OPEN: Te Matua Ngahere
- Close: Four Sisters
- Close: Yakas Tree Track
4.80 (192 reviews)
5
Boatshed Cafe
Cafe
ππ The Boat Shed Cafe in Rawene is a gem! Their food is amazing, and the service is top-notch. A delightful waterfront dining experience! In the beautiful Seaside village of Rawene
$$ $$
4.60 (400 reviews)
6
Opononi Beach Takeaways
Takeout restaurant
π One of the best fish and chips in nzπππ
Great service with beautiful view of the beach outside.
4.50 (507 reviews)
7
Signal Station Track Scenic Outlook
Observation deck
ππ Great panoramic views just a short walk from the car park, ~20minutes round trip. There is a downhill grade to the outlook so a small climb return but track is well maintained and I think a pram could manage.
No toilets.
4.80 (136 reviews)
8
Pakia Hill Lookout
Scenic spot
ππ Definitely worth stopping here, especially if youβve just driven through the forest as the view of the harbour mouth and dunes is lovely
4.80 (134 reviews)
9
Wairere Boulders Nature Reserve and Campsite
Tourist attraction
π If you enjoy clambering over and through rocks this is a cool activity. We liked seeing the different grooves formed in the rocks and the sheer scale of the volcanic eruption is evident with the size of the massive boulders. Good info in the shed at the start of the track where we borrowed the avail...
4.60 (223 reviews)
10
Arai te Uru Nature Reserve
Nature preserve
ππ Araite uru was one of Kupeβs kaitiaki on his journey from Hawaiki to Aotearoa. Now Arai te Uru is one of the kaitiaki taniwha of the wahapu. This place is rich in cultural history, but it also has some walking tracks to the most beautiful views. One of the best places to watch the sunset. There are...
4.70 (137 reviews)
11
The Tree House
Guest house
Low-key eco hostel with dorms & private cabins, a kitchen & a verandah, plus native bush & gardens.
4.90 (77 reviews)
12
Rawene Holiday Park
Holiday park
ππ Beautiful spot for camping! The views over the Hokianga Harbour are gorgeous. The pool was lovely, the trampoline was a bonus, and all the facilities were very clean and tidy. The kitchen is small but really well equipped with pots & pans for campers to use.
Thereβs not a lot in Rawene but the vil...
4.40 (223 reviews)
13
Wisteria Way - Coffee, Crafts & gifts
Coffee shop
ππ Beautiful place, we had a campervan but the owners let us park up and use the facilities for a small fee. Would highly recommend to everyone such a lovely atmosphere, beautiful common room and bathroom. Would love to go again but book a cabin instead. Thanks to the lovely owners for their hospitalit...
$39/night
5.00 (63 reviews)
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Opo the dolphin
Tourist attraction
ππ Very scenic area, awesome place to stop for a bite or a pint. The foods great and the beers cold. Bit of a trip to get there in either direction but if your on a motorcycle it's usually 90% or the reason.
4.60 (112 reviews)
15
Opononi Lighthouse Motel
Motel
Unfussy studios & apartments in a harbour-view motel with a BBQ area & a hot tub, plus free parking.
4.40 (177 reviews)
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Four Square Waimamaku
Grocery store
ππ This is the only place I've been that I can safely call an actual general store. Even if you don't need anything, its worth stopping at on a roadtrip. The meat section looks tumeke too!
4.80 (75 reviews)
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Hokianga Takeaways Rawene
Fast food restaurant
π Loud music, they didn't have any of the main course, instead we were offered just basic dory fish without side, without leting us know there is not gonna be side. Meat in burger wasn't done properly. Nobody had bother to let us know, that our food is ready. So we were wainting and wainting.... We en...
$ $$$
4.30 (178 reviews)
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Kohukohu Hotel, Pub and Cafe
Hotel
π Sometimes you stop to have a meal at a place you have never been to, without any great expectations and you receive the most magnificent surpriseπ
There's no price tag that can be placed on the value to the business of the friendliness of the lovely person who took our order.
Quite witted and never...
4.30 (132 reviews)
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A New Era Cafe
Cafe
ππ After a walk around Rawene decided to stop on for a coffee. Really lovely cafe, great decor, friendly staff, and great coffee. Tried their kumera cake and it was big enough for two, served with yogurt, bush honey and little flower, was absolutely delicious! The art gallery in the same building was i...
4.50 (84 reviews)