Hokianga and the legendary Tāne Mahuta

Arrive at Omapere in the stunning Hokianga Harbour region at your leisure, check into your hotel located on the waterfront.

Relax and take a stroll along the harbour.

The Hokianga Harbour is a special place, not only is it a a beautiful natural harbour with 150 high sand dunes on the north entrance, the area is also rich in early Maori and European history. Take your time to soak up the beauty of this remote region.

Overnight at Copthorne Hokianga Hotel

Your day is at leisure, to explore the surrounds, perhaps add a Marae experience or get adventurous and go sand boarding on the harbours iconic sand dunes!

This evening enjoy a twilight encounter tour of Waipoua Forest.
You will be picked up from your hotel for a 4 hour tour.
Experience the affinity that Māori have with the forest and the deep spiritual respect they have for these sentinels who have stood silently witnessing the passing of time. Your guide will share thought-provoking information, humorous banter, stories and legends before respectfully greeting the oldest and largest known kauri trees in the world with spine-tingling chants and song.

Be Mesmerised by Te Matua Ngāhere -The Father of the Forest; who at 3,000 years is the oldest giant.

Be Enchanted by the largest giant, Tane Mahuta, a national icon.

Witness the day transition to night and by default feel your senses become hauntingly enhanced. Just like these giant kauri trees the memories you seize are timeless treasures.

You will be dropped back off at your hotel this evening.

Check out at leisure this morning to continue your journey.

There is still plenty more to explore in the winterless Far North...please just ask us for assistance planning your adventure.