Hokianga Private & Custom Guided Day Tours from Paihia

Enjoy a personalised itinerary to the magnificent Hokianga Harbour including Opononi, Omapere, Rawene or Waipoua Forest.

Tours up to 6+hours from $200 per adult, $100 per child (Min Numbers Apply)

Departures by arrangement
Minimum numbers apply
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Opononi and Omapere are dual settlements on the Hokianga Harbour West Coast. With panoramic views from the Tasman Sea in one direction and to the sand dunes and far reaches of the harbour in the other.

Opononi became famous in the early 50’s when a wild dolphin named Opo swam into the harbour and played with the swimmers on the beach.

Tour options can include:

Lunch in Opononi at the hotel, café or takeaways & relax on the beach.

Take a photo by the statue of the world Famous Dolphin Opo. Visit the museum.

Manea Footprints of Kupe – A Cultural Encounter in the form of a multisensory journey of story-telling, performance, film & a gallery

Waipoua Forest: The largest remaining tract of native forest in Northland, visit Tane Mahuta the Lord of the Forest the largest known giant Kauri to be standing in NZ age estimated 1250 & 2500yrs, over 45mtrs tall & a trunk girth of 16mtrs.

Waiotemarama Falls (meaning: water of the moon) Follow the stream track thru native bush to view this 20mt waterfall & stunning bush

Koutu Boulders The largest spherical boulders (4-6 m-diameter) in New Zealand sit with many others on the shores of Hokianga Harbour at Koutu. Geologists call them concretions.

Rawene: New Zealand’s third oldest European settlement & historic harbour town featuring many art & craft galleries & a puzzle shop with its magical owner. Grab an ice cream or lunch at the café.

Historic Clendon House: overlooking the harbour this 1800’s home belonged to the family of James Reddy Clendon, ship owner, trader and a member of the first Legislative Council.

Ngawha Hot Springs: Each of the geothermal pools have their own unique characteristics and healing properties with differing temperatures, colours and minerals. Feel the warmth and intimacy of Papatuanuku as she wraps around you, restoring the eternal connection between you and the natural world.

WINE & BEER TASTING

Live Laugh Love wine and beer! Visit local vineyards and craft beer makers

GLOW WORM CAVES

Explore Kawiti Glow worm Caves, Hundertwasser Toilets, Vintage Railway

SCENIC CIRCUIT

A 1-hour adventure to make the most of your day in the Bay. Friendly, fun and informative

KERIKERI ADVENTURE

Enjoy local tastings, great scenery, art & crafts, & the Stone Store

DOUBTLESS BAY ADVENTURE

Visit attractions to suit you in Mangonui & Doubtless Bay

HUNDERTWASSER ADVENTURE

A full day tour from Paihia to explore Hundertwasser in Kawakawa & Whangarei

“Great wine tour with an awesome guide”

Allan was an awesome tour guide – very knowledgeable and informative. We took a wine tour (with lunch) from Paihia – the wineries were well considered, we had plenty of time at each location to enjoy the offerings and Allan was with us throughout to assist as needed. A great experience, a great tour and a great guide. Highly recommended.

“Amazing, must do!”

Absolutely wonderful time with my family today. Alan was amazing and was helpful and accommodating!! Would definitely recommend. Also dealing with Annette on the phone was great so I think whoever you get would be an awesome time!

“Absolutely Fantastic”

We did the 1 hour scenic tour which was fantastic. Saw the waterfall which was amazing.
Flexibility with booking times made for a memorable day. Thx so much

“Amazing Experience!”

My friend & I had an amazing wine tasting experience with Annette! She is so knowledgeable & has answers to any of your tipsy questions.We tried a wide range of different wines, some I have never tasted before as they are only made in the beautiful Northland region. Thanks to our guide Annette, who turned a kind of miserable rainy day into an amazing experience!!!!

“One of our most special tours”

Just wanted to let you know how wonderful our tour of Bay of Islands was with Vida.
She was wonderful, charming, knowledgeable and friendly. We appreciated all her factual knowledge about the islands. The winery lunch was fantastic and will be remembered as one of our most special tours while on the cruise.

“What a fabulous day with Total Tours”

Great, thanks! What a fabulous day with Total Tours. We were picked up at our Motel by Annette our host for the day what a lovely bubbly person. We headed to the Mahoe Cheese factory for a tasting of their famous cheeses ended up purchasing some tasty cheeses yum

“Great Half Day Tour”

We loved the variety offered in this tour. Vineyards, arts & crafts, historical Stone Cottage and chocolate/gelato. I liked that Annette added in a couple of extra stops and was very laid back about how long we spent at each one. We were very happy with our tour.

HOKIANGA ADVENTURE