One of the most accurate and informative fulllength histories of the hokianga. Over the past two centuries, sawmillers, shipbuilders, missionaries, traders, farmers, fishers, hippies and artisans have found a home along its sheltering shores. Hokianga the hokianga harbour has a fascinating history both maori and european. Hokianga harbour accommodation, things to do and travel information. Human skeletal remains from makin atoll of the gilbert islands, micronesia. While there are natural marvels such as koutu boulders and glorious walks the essence of hokianga is its historical past and contemporary narratives of east polynesian settlement and the birth of maori culture. Hokianga express charters the hokianga a beautiful place. Hokianga harbour is the startend point for the far north cycleway between cape reinga and kohukohu and the startend point for pou herenga tai twin coast cycle trail between horeke and opua. A timesaving spotcheck method applied to a sundanese peasant community in west java. There is no clearly marked track from where you leave your vehicle to the summit and the walk.
After brief stays at tahiti, tonga, rotuma and sydney, he arrived at the hokianga harbour on 10 january 1838. The kauri coast runs from the town of brynderwyn up to the hokianga harbour and is accessed along the twin coast discovery highway. Your local skipper has plenty to tell you about the wildlife, history and local life around the harbour or you could just relax and switch off. Ranui is the cycle trail ferry link across the top of the harbour offering cyclists and their bikes the opportunity to connect up these two cycle trails. Archaeologists and oral traditions suggest the hokianga harbour on northlands west coast was settled by the legendary polynesian navigator kupe in around 925ad. The hokianga, stretching northeast towards the bay of islands on the opposite coast, has one of the longest histories of human. The first recorded european to enter the hokianga harbour arrived in 1819 and by the 1830s, kohukohu was the heart of new zealands timber industry.
Collection hokianga historical society past newsletters. In a recent book on the hokianga, pa tate quotes a waiata that issues a challenge to keep the knowledge alive. This book by kenneth baker, his greatgreatgrandson and based on indepth. Hokianga harbour was lit up like a chinese lantern just prior to daybreak last sunday when conditions were perfect. Welcome to hokianga haven hokianga haven is nestled on the omapere beachfront opposite the historical hokianga harbour entrance with the magnificent. Scenic cruise around the upper hokianga harbour complete with interesting tales from the skipper about the significant history of this area.
Hokianga nuiakupe means the place of kupes great return. Rawene is on the south side of the hokianga harbour and steeped in both pre european maori history and early new zealand history. He eventually sailed back across the pacific to his homeland, hawaiki, but his grandson led a return journey to settle in hokianga. Oral history takes on different versions as centuries pass and it is presented from a variety of view points. Hokianga express charters is a family owned and operated business, which has serviced the national and international tourist market since 1992. The full name of the harbour is te hokianganuiakupe the place of kupes great return. December 2014 annual christmasnew year harbour trip to take place on 28th december 2014 and booking. The hokianga is steeped in history, with a maori heritage dating back centuries and was one of the first parts of new zealand to be settled by europeans in the. As misty mornings promise a lovely day in the hokianga, this may be the preferred meaning. The main purpose of the hokianga historical society is to collect, store, safeguard and display a range of records from. Maori call it the nest of the northern tribes because it was here that their great voyaging ancestor, kupe, made landfall from hawaiki, and here that his descendants settled. Rent a holiday accomodation for short and long term stay on bookabach. This area on northlands west coast is a long estuary that extends inwards from the tasman sea, with charming small towns dotted along its harbour. Steep yourself in local history, listen to the water, and enjoy the gallery next door.
The law of the harbour by 1830, the pakeha settlement of hokianga was well under way. Community consultation the hokianga memorial rsa has approached the opononi hall committee to request additional hall space in which to conduct their club. From the look and feel of the hokianga today, its hard to believe it used to be one of the busiest and most populous parts of new zealand. Feel the history at hokianga harbour archaeologists and oral traditions suggest the hokianga harbour on northlands west coast was settled by the legendary polynesian navigator kupe in around 925ad. Click on this link for more information on the wider area of the hokianga. The sand dunes of rangi point are very well known to locals and tourists. Sep 11, 2020 these walks acknowledge walk hokianga, 36 walks around the hokianga harbour and beyond purchased in rawene. Access can be gained from the south side by boat across the hokianga harbour with the hokianga express leaving from the wharf in opononi, and also on land from mitimiti 15 km drive along beach. The historical significance of the area is unmatched by anywhere else in new zealand this was the first landing point of human inhabitation this was where the famous explorer kupe arrived in 925 ad. Hokianga harbour is located in the far north of the northland region of new zealand. The hokianga harbour has a fascinating history both maori and european. Even before the treaty of waitangi was signed in 1840, creating an official british colony, the shores of this isolated harbour were being milled by timbermen.
While there are natural marvels such as koutu boulders and glorious walks the essence of hokianga is its historical past and contemporary. With expedia, enjoy free cancellation on most pasirkaliki historic hotels. Hokianga harbour new zealand, hokianga travel tourism and. The hokianga has a long maori history and evidence of its early occupation can. Understandable, the europeans resented being plundered and robbed, even if in accordance with tribal law.
Authentic maori experience book a marae stay on hokianga harbour at motuti marae and enjoy an evening of waiata singing, haka maori war dance and then help to build a hangi in the ground. Explore northlands history of settlers, traders, missionaries and visionaries, and. Apr 10, 2014 the natural harbour itself with its countless shades of blue and turquoise, that meanders into farreaching areas through tidal stream. The hokianga has a long maori history and evidence of its early occupation can be found everywhere.
Discover kerikeri history waitangi, stone store air nz. This limestone hill is situated in the forestry at rangi point and is clearly visible from the south side of hokianga harbour. Just a three hour drive north of auckland on state highway 12 the giant kauri trees of the waipoua kauri forest act as sentinels for the undiscovered jewel of northlands west coast, the historic hokianga harbour. Kupe, the great polynesian explorer landed here around 925ad and this is the only place in aotearoa, he called home.
They are much admired and frequently visited by locals and tourist. Explore the regions small settlements on your way north. Looking at the photo to the left you can see how difficult travel by road was as late as 1917 where this group of politicians. They settled on the south side of the hokianga harbour, and john spent much of his youth asking local maori about their customs, history and traditional stories. The original name, still used by local maori, is te kohanga o te tai tokerau or te puna o te ao marama. Continuing north takes in the harbourside twin towns of omapere and opononi nestled on the shores of the stunning hokianga harbour.
Published by wesley historical society of nz, new zealand 1977. By the quiet waters edge of the harbour, youll find the welcoming the heads hokianga, and its 43 rooms and suites. Hokianga attractions include the koutu boulders, wairere boulders, waipoua forest and omahuta forest. Kohukohu is a fascinating history and collection of historic and contemporary photographs of one of new zealands oldest communities nestled on the shores of the beautiful hokianga harbour. The harbour was one of the first points of maorieuropean contact.
Hokianga is short for hokianganuiakupe, which means the place of kupes great return. Welcome to the heads hokianga your 4 star accommodation overlooking the hokianga harbour. You will hear stories about the first post office, nineteenth century scandals and jet ski the harbour where kupe landed. Many iwi maori tribes trace their ancestry back to the legendary polynesian explorer kupe who, with his crew, voyaged deep into the southern ocean to find new zealand.
When travel around new zealand was mostly by water, the harbour was the way that kohukohu connected to the outside world. We got predictably lost the signage isnt the best when you arent taking main roads. A drive down a gravel road will lead to this rustic lodge situated on a family farm in hokianga, north island. Hokianga, harbour of dreams the hokianga is a harbour steeped in history. Oct 14, 2020 south hokianga war memorial hall committee. Discover 49 holiday homes to book online for your hokianga harbour, far north district holiday. The harbour walls built of sydney sandstone ballast attest to the volume of this trade. It originally included a printery that produced tens of thousands of books. Not many people live in the area so there are lots of skinny roads, farms, and tracts of bush. Although a dangerous bar made the harbour entrance risky, a waterway navigable for some 24 km from the entrance drew european visitors in.
In this delightful publication, eric harrison has documented the story of this colourful and remote village that was once the hub of the kauri timber industry in northland. There are tranquil streams that flow through the farm and the propertys large decks offer stunning vistas of the hokianga harbour as well as the surrounding countryside and native bush. Also scattered along the harbour s extensive shores are small towns which bear witness to the european boom times of kauri felling and gum digging. Cruise on the upper hokianga harbour at sunset, a great time of day to be out enjoying the stunning scenery and birdlife. Kauri coast in new zealand things to see and do in new. Hokianga is considered to be one of the oldest settlements for the maori, and is still a heartland for the people. The small villages that are dotted around the sides of this great body of water who have history in their very substance. The hokianga, stretching northeast towards the bay of islands on the opposite coast, has one of the longest histories of human habitation anywhere in new zealand. Even before the treaty of waitangi was signed in 1840, creating an official british colony, the shores of this isolated harbour were being milled by timbermen working from up to 20 ships at a time.
Zealands oldest communities nestled on the shores of the beautiful hokianga harbour. Famed for its giant kauri trees, stunning beaches and significant maori and pioneer history, the kauri coast and hokianga region is steeped in spectacular natural wonders and fascinating cultural heritage. Kohukohu book tidal publications presents the 2nd edition of eric harrisons acclaimed book kohukohu. A harbour framed by soaring sand dunes is a majestic sight as drivers sweep around the curve into the hokianga harbour from auckland. What better way to spend it than with a history cruise on the hokianga harbour.
The full name of the harbour is te hokianga nuiakupe the place of kupes great return. Omapere and opononi easygoing opononi and nearby omapere are places to live the beach life, catch a few fish and zoom down the giant dunes of the hokianga. Once arrived in the hokianga harbour they settled, one on the north side, the other on the south, so founding the peoples of the north who are now known as the ngapuhi. Experienced maori guides take you on a journey back in time as you journey the hokianga harbour feel how life was. The hokianga harbour is a thin harbour that extends about 30 km inland from its mouth on the west coast. Historic hokianga offers camping, fishing and surfing. Hokianga has a long maori history, and a strong ngapuhi presence today. The hokianga harbour on new zealands far north west coast has been a magnet for. Based in opononi on the shores of the beautiful hokianga harbour, home of opo the world famous friendly dolphin in the 1950s. South hokianga war memorial hall rsa building options. Now that the forestry has been cleared around its base, it is easier to drive quite close to the hill and not get lost. Kohukohu is a fascinating history and collection of historic and conte. The hokianga is an area surrounding the hokianga harbour, also known as the hokianga river, a long estuarine drowned valley on the west coast in the north of the north island of new zealand. Looking at the photo to the left you can see how difficult travel by road was as late as 1917 where this group of politicians travel to the far north by motor vehicle.
Welcome to the hokianga big game and sport fishing club website. Ching ming for ancestros on the ventnor on 1112 april 2015. Hokianga district te ara encyclopedia of new zealand. Omapere omapere lies just inside the hokianga harbour entrance, opposite. The story of ponga and puhihuia nzhistory, new zealand history. The first recorded european to enter the hokianga harbour arrived in 1819 and by the 1830s, kohukohu was. As a rule dogs are not allowed on most of these walks as it is either crossing private land or doc managed land. I would like to receive the global enewsletter containing offers and updates about your products and services, by email. Many iwi maori tribes trace their ancestry back to the legendary polynesian explorer kupe who, with his crew, voyaged deep into the southern ocean to. A local going way back probably 800 years and counting has invested in an adventure whereby locals and overseas visitors are invited to explore the hokianga harbour with a local. Hokianga, harbour of dreams new zealand geographic. The contact history of the fasuspeaking people, papua new guinea. It originally included a printery that produced tens of t. Top5 hokianga harbour free walks, trip guide, what to see.
Timber was shipped out and manufactured goods shipped to us. Discover the unique history of hokianga aa new zealand. Rahiri, the 17th century founder of the ngapuhi iwi, was born at whiria pa to the south of the harbour, where a monument stands to his memory. The word kohu also has two other meanings misty and basin.
Hokianga harbour is a long, estuarinedrowned, valley which extends 30 kilometres inland from the tasman sea. Hokianga 2day weekend trip, travel guide, things to see. The traditional art of curing among the gidra of the oriomo plateau, papua new guinea. Our fully qualified staff provide a reliable, friendly service all year round.
Explore the small settlements of the hokianga on your way around northland. The hokianga district has featured regularly in the history of new zealand. The hokianga is unique as this is the place where our story starts. Early days kohukohu on new zealands hokianga harbour. The hokianga is a region surrounding the hokianga harbour in northland, on the north island of new zealand. Nowadays the horeke boutique hotel is fully licensed with its own restaurant, bar, cycle trail services and accommodation including a 1924 built house on the water built out over the beach, newly refurbished with 4 double bedrooms and all bedrooms have. It is located on the waterfront of the hokianga harbour in the far north district. Kauri coast in new zealand things to see and do in new zealand.
Jet ski safari awesome adventures hokianga awesome. Located in hokianga, just 3 hours north of auckland, this 4star qualmarkrated hotel is an escape from the hustle and bustle of city life. Hokianga was named after the celebrated polynesian navigator kupe, the founding father of maori lore and leaver of legends and landscapes bearing names. Nonetheless, the ancient tribal customs, particularly those of tapu, muru and utu were the law on the harbour, to which maori and pakeha alike were subject. Ngapuhi or nga puhi is a maori iwi associated with the northland region of new zealand and centred in the hokianga, the bay of islands, and whangarei. The stories they have are not all in the history books they have been passed down generation by generation by the people of the hokianga. Hokianga history the history of the hokianga according to te tai tokerau tradition, kupe, the legendary polynesian navigator and explorer, settled in hokianga in approximately 925 ad, after his journey of discovery from hawaiiki aboard the waka canoe named matahorua. Where it all started, hokianga harbour, kupe and the story of. The heads hokianga new zealand book direct and save.
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