Local Treasures

Kai Iwi Lakes

The white sand fresh water dune lakes are just 20 min from Wild Forest Estate. The lakes are crystal clear and are ideal for safe swimming.

Aranga Beach / Maunganui Bluff walk

A 10km coastal walk from Aranga Beach up the volcanic Maunganui Bluff 500m above sea level. Expect it to take around 2.5hrs.

Tane Mahuta

Tāne Mahuta, also called Lord of the Forest, is a giant kauri tree in the Waipoua Forest. Its age estimated to be between 1,250 and 2,500 years. It is the largest kauri known to stand today. Tane Mahuta is a 25 min drive through the stunning Waipoua Forest from Wild Forest Estate. A caravan cafe serves up frozen berry ice creams YUM!

Trounson Kauri Park and Kiwi Sanctuary

Just 3km from Wild Forest Estate is the Trounson Kauri Park with a 40 min easy loop walk to admire the trees by day and to search for wild kiwi by night.

Opononi Sand Dunes

Easy-going Opononi and nearby Omapere are places to live the beach life, catch a few fish and zoom down the giant dunes of the Hokianga.

Rawene

The Hokianga town of Rawene is full of historic charm. Walk around the heritage buildings then relax in a cafe before catching the ferry to Kohukohu.