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Houhora Must-Do's
Pukenui Pacific - Houhora is officially called Pukenui Village and its namesake café and restaurant fronts the harbour. Sit on their veranda and watch the wharf’s daily goings-on.
Epic Fishing Charters - Snapper and kingfish are colossal in these parts so charter a boat and dangle your rod.
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Swim at Houhora Heads - The coldest winter day barely dips below 16°C so get your togs on.
Walks in Arethusa Reserve - Just 10 minutes out of town, discover a shallow basin of waterand wetland. A wide track grazes the perimeter and is teeming with bird life.
Ōtaipango / Henderson Bay - Travel 10 minutes north to the coast. This beach is a top spot for rock pools, snorkelling and sheltered swimming.
Rarawa Beach - Travel 15 minutes north of Houhora for sugary soft white sand that squeaks between your toes. Just 4km off the main road for day trippers and next to a campsite for overnight dwellers.
Rarawa Beach © David Kirkland
Animal Encounters - Houhora Harbour is a popular breeding ground for stingrays and it’s not uncommon to see dolphins, orca, dotterel and albatross.
Great Exhibition Bay - Paradise exists but with no beach access, a little effort is required to reach its snow-white sand. Hike from Rarawa Beach, quad bike, join a horse trek, book a 4WD tour or kayak from Parengarenga Harbour.
IMAGE ABOVE: Orca off New Zealand Coast © Getty Images
