A Cruise Through History: Guided Cruises on the Hokianga Harbour
The Hokianga Harbour is generally accepted as the residential place of Kupe the very first voyager, and Maori, to discover New Zealand over 1,000 years ago. Kupe and his followers settled in the harbour with its protected waters and abundance of food. Later some of the earliest European settlers came to Hokianga and small communities were formed on the harbours edge.
This beautiful environment is rich in history and spectacular scenery. From the vast kauri forests to giant sand dunes, the landscape is home to small communities and ancient sites of significant interest. It is a place that is as important today to modern Maori as it was to their ancestors all those years ago.
Crossings Hokianga follows in the footsteps and relives the journey of this country's most influential visitor, Kupe. NZ's first discoverer 1000 years ago called Hokianga his home so come with us to discover the natural beauty of the Hokianga Harbour and share thousands of years of history through our stories.
Crossings Hokianga is owned by local residents of the Hokianga area who are passionate about the area and history that the Hokianga Harbour holds.
All of our Crossings Hokianga team are equally as passionate about the location and the history of the region. We pride ourselves on offering great quality service and an experience to remember to all of our guests.
In addition to the vast variety of options we offer our guests we are always available to taylor-make an itinerary for any special groups or events visiting our region.
Please don't hesitate to Contact Us for further information on our services, to discuss your ideas, your requirements, to obtain a quote etc.
Hokianga's New iSITE and Crossings Hokianga & Footprints Waipoua Office Now Open
What an awesome turnout and fantastic weather to boot for the official opening of Hokianga's new iSITE and our office. Speakers included Kelvin Davis (Labour MP Spokesperson for Tourism), Wayne Brown (Mayor, Far North District Council), David Edmunds (CEO, Far North District Council), David Wilkes (General Manager Tourism Development, Tourism NZ), John Klaracich and Goff Rawiri. The blessing of the building was conducted by Reverend Wiki Rawiri. Many thanks to the Far North District Council, The Lloydd Family Trust, John Pattinson Builders, Tom Iraia and others who were instrumental in making this opportunity a reality.
The Trans Tasman Ocean Rowing Hokianga Connection
Shaun Quincey - A Trans-Tasman Rowing Second
When he was feeling unmotivated and battling week-long Tasman Sea storms, rower Shaun Quincey was inspired by the one person who could understand what he was going through. He knew his father Colin, who completed the same trip in 1977, could offer the most inspiration. "Something Dad said to me was basically all you have to do is hold on and just keep going," Quincey said. The full story can be found here
Colin Quincey - A Trans-Tasman Rowing First
Two Australian kayakers who arrived in Taranaki to a heroes' welcome are following a New Zealander who 30 years ago rowed across the Tasman for the first time - in the opposite direction. Colin Quincey spent 63 days and seven hours single-handedly crossing the Tasman Sea in a six-metre fibreglass dory. He is the only person to complete a solo trip using oars. The full story can be found here and an audio interview with Colin Quincey can be found here.
Hokianga: Home of NZ's First Discoverer
Find out more about Hokianga on Wikipedia.
Hokianga Harbour: Home of the Famous Wild Dolphin, Opo
Opo was a bottlenose dolphin who became famous throughout New Zealand during the summer of 1955-56 for playing with the children of the small town of Opononi on the Hokianga harbour. Opo was a wild dolphin who started following fishing boats around Opononi in early 1955 after her mother had been killed, and would swim daily in the bay close to town. The full story can be found here and a short video clip can be found here.- Download the current Hokianga Tourism Brochure