Ranui on Hokianga

09/01/2025

Join the Ranui on Sunday the 12 of January and pay respects from the water near the Commerative Monument to Bishop Pompallier's First Catholic Mass in NZ.

We will depart from Kohukohu at 1pm and sail up the Mangamuka River to Totara Point.

Follow in Pīhopa Pomepariea Jean-Baptiste François Pompalliers footsteps and pay respects to an ordained priest who made an important contribution to the society of New Zealand.

During the 1840 Waitangi debates, Pompallier obtained from the future Governor Hobson a guarantee of religious freedom for all beliefs in New Zealand; there was to be no established church in New Zealand, as there was in England.

Itinerary
Depart 1pm Kohukohu this Sunday 12 January 2025

Special price of $60 applies for this trip only.

Please confirm your booking
- 022 644 3599
- Send a messenger message on facebook
- Email us at [email protected]

https://www.ranuionhokianga.com

https://hokiangapompallier.org.nz/pompallier-history/

https://tinyurl.com/PompallierFirstCatholicMass

Northland Heritage Group Ministry for Culture and Heritage

03/01/2025

Are you visiting our beautiful west coast towns over summer?

We can take you across the water to this beautiful touhu whenua site.

Departing from either from Rawene or Kohukohu.

*Minimum prices apply.

Did you know that during the summer months you can visit Māngungu Mission on Saturdays and Sundays? This important site overlooking the Hokianga Harbour had the largest signing of Te Tiriti o Waitangi on 12 Feb 1840.
Guided, self-guided and group tours are available.

📷: Tohu Whenua
📍: Māngungu Mission

29/12/2024

The team at Ranui on Hokianga would love you to join us on a historic tour of the Hokianga.
In the Hokianga during the 1800s the most common way to travel was by water.
Travel the harbour and be taken back to the 1800s with Skipper Craigs stories.

Departing Rawene wharf at 2.00pm
Disembark in Rawene at 5:00pm

Wednesday 8 January - $70 Ranui ticket + $15 Māngungu ticket

Saturday 11 January - $70 Ranui ticket + $10 Māngungu ticket

Wednesday 15 January - $70 Ranui ticket + $15 Māngungu ticket

Saturday 18 January - $70 Ranui ticket + $10 Māngungu ticket

Wednesday 22 January - $70 Ranui ticket + $15 Māngungu ticket

Saturday 25 January - $70 Ranui ticket + $10 Māngungu ticket

Wednesday 29 January - $70 Ranui ticket + $15 Māngungu ticket

Quick Itinerary
1. Before your trip with us pop into Clendon House and view how the early settlers lived in the late 1860s.
Then pick up some takeaways for your trip.
2. Depart Rawene on our 1945 kauri vessel Ranui
3. Travel up the harbour to Māngungu Mission established in 1828
4. Take a tour of the mission station for $10 and learn of the links between the Hokianga and Pasifika, view the generations of wallpaper and experience the site of the third signing of Te Tiriti - The Treaty of Waitangi
5. Sail past Kohukohu, once one of the most bustling towns north of Auckland in the 1800s
6. Approach and disembark in Rawene at 5pm

BYO drinks and snacks - check out the takeaways in Rawene

*Minimum numbers apply

Contact us @
022 644 3599
Send a messenger message on facebook
[email protected]
https://www.ranuionhokianga.com

28/12/2024

The team at Ranui on Hokianga would love you to join us on a sunset tour of the harbour

Friday 10 January 2025
Saturday 11 January 2025

Friday 17 January 2025
Saturday 18 January 2025

Friday 24 January 2025
Saturday 25 January 2025

Friday 31 January 2025

- Departing Rawene wharf at 6.00pm

- $70 per person

- Tours run for 3hrs

- BYO drinks and snacks - check out the takeaways in Rawene!

*Minimum numbers apply

Contact us @
022 644 3599
Send a messenger message on facebook
[email protected]
https://www.ranuionhokianga.com

21/12/2024

Brian, Craig and crew at Ranui on Hokianga wish you all a very merry Christmas!

Skipper Craig and crew are taking a break from the 25th of December to the 3rd of January.

Catherine will be taking bookings so if you are visiting the Hokianga and would like to book a 3hr tour or a cycle crossing give her a jingle bell 🎄

Visit art galleries and cafes, museums and sand dunes, there is so much to see and do in the Hokianga!

https://www.ranuionhokianga.com/

Pou Herenga Tai Twin Coast Cycle Trail Northland

Credit Belinda Brown Photography 2023

25/11/2024

"I really appreciated the history talk during the journey offered by the skipper.
Very interesting tidbits."

Fran
(21 Nov 2024, cycling crossing)

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Pou Herenga Tai Twin Coast Cycle Trail Northland

21/11/2024

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Wishing you fair winds and following seas
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17/11/2024

Are you cycling the Pou Herenga Tai Twin Coast Cycle Trail Northland heading west to Opononi?

Take a look at the Great Ride app

https://greatridesapp.stqry.app/tour/9979/item/104343?share=android

Avoid unsealed roads between Hōreke and Opononi by crossing the harbour with us.

We will take you and your bike across the Hokianga harbour.

🛟Quick view itinerary🛟

1. Depart from Māngungu on Ranui, you will arrive in Kohukohu.
2. While you are in Kohukohu visit historic sites by following our new walking tour brochure, visit the Village Arts Gallery and grab a coffee from the local cafe.
3. Then take the car ferry from The Narrows across to Rawene and cycle by road to Opononi.

Bookings are essential as this service is irregular.

Make a booking on our website at ranuionhokianga.com

For enquiries email [email protected]
or call 022 644 3599

Pou Herenga Tai Twin Coast Cycle Trail Northland Great Rides App

25/04/2024

Craig Pinkney, co-owner and Skipper of featured as one of the Locals in the Must-Do section of the ISSUU AA Traveler Hokianga guide 2021-22.

Craig Pinkney is a tour guide who knows his stuff.

https://issuu.com/aatraveller/docs/ebook_northland_must_dos_2021/s/14006133

• Seeing the Wairere Boulders in Hōreke

04/04/2024

Kohukohu in the Hokianga is a favourite spot for Spoon Bills/ Kōtuku Ngutupapa during March and April.

These birds are naturally uncommon in New Zealand.

A boat tour on Ranui on Hokianga gives you the chance to view these birds in their natural habitat, while keeping a careful distance.

Kohukohu is just over one hour from Kerikeri and has a great cafe and art gallery.

Take a look at the links below:
https://www.villagearts.co.nz/
https://www.facebook.com/groups/1397409927166909/
https://nzbirdsonline.org.nz/species/royal-spoonbill

Tours run for 2.5 to 3hrs
$70 per person.

Book now, don't miss out!
Contact Contact Jackie
022 644 3599
[email protected]

https://ranuionhokianga.squarespace.com/

Credit to Sean at VillaMedia Photography and Media.

28/03/2024

Spoon Bills or Kōtuku ngutupapa are naturally uncommon in New Zealand.

Kohukohu in the Hokianga is a favourite spot for Kōtuku Ngutupapa during March and April.
These birds are stunning and fun to watch as they feed and fly.

Ranui on Hokianga gives you the chance view these birds in their natural habitat, while keeping a respective distance.

Kohukohu is just over one hour from Kerikeri and has a great cafe and art gallery.
Take a look at the links below:
https://www.villagearts.co.nz/
https://www.facebook.com/groups/1397409927166909/
https://nzbirdsonline.org.nz/species/royal-spoonbill

Tours run for 2.5 to 3hrs
$70 per person.

Book now, don't miss out!

Contact Contact Jackie
022 644 3599
[email protected]

https://ranuionhokianga.squarespace.com/

Credit to Sean at VillaMedia Photography and Media.

18/03/2024

Easter tour - Easter Sunday 31 March 2024

Easter in the Hokianga is especially special.

Jean-Baptiste François Pompallier held the first Catholic mass on land in New Zealand at the home of Thomas and Mary Poynton at Totara Point on the January 13 1838.

Bishop Jean-Baptiste François Pompallier was the first Roman Catholic bishop in New Zealand and, with support from priests and brothers of the Marist order, he organised the Roman Catholic Church throughout New Zealand.

Join Ranui on Hokianga to view the site of the first Catholic mass from the water on this very special day.

Day - Sunday 31 March 2024
Departure - Kohukohu 1pm
Minimum group - 10 people
Cost - $50 per person

Please BYO refreshments
We will not go ashore. Water viewing of site only.

Call or message Jackie
022 644 3599
[email protected]
https://ranuionhokianga.squarespace.com/

Find out more about Jean-Baptiste François Pompallier below.

- https://nzhistory.govt.nz/people/bishop-jean-baptiste-francois-pompallier
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1838_in_New_Zealand

06/03/2024

Ranui on Hokianga operating out of Kohukohu has an interesting history.
Check out the Fishing and Outdoors article below to learn more her history ferrying WWII returned servicemen in 1945 on Lake Rotoiti and how she arrived in the Hokianga.

https://fishingoutdoors.co.nz/2021/10/21/cover-story-ranui-on-hokianga/

We take birdwatching, sunset or bespoke tours, get in touch and book your tour!

Call or message Jackie
022 644 3599
[email protected]
https://ranuionhokianga.squarespace.com/

A boat that originally transported convalescing WWII servicemen on Lake Rotoiti now provides passenger transport and sightseeing tours on the Hokianga Harbour.

28/02/2024

Thank you to everyone who has taken part in our sunset cruises. We have loved having you on board.

If you would like to take a sunset, birdwatching or historic tour please contact us.

Contact Jackie
022 644 3599
[email protected]
https://ranuionhokianga.squarespace.com/

Photo credit: Croatia Rudolph

25/02/2024

We had a lovely visit from Motorhomes, Caravans & Destinations this weekend.

Kohukohu is a true 'off the beaten track' destination.

Summer is still here, come visit!

Contact us to book your birdwatching, sunset or bespoke tour.

Contact Jackie
022 644 3599
[email protected]

https://ranuionhokianga.squarespace.com/

Today’s travels - the tiny village of Kohukohu at Hokianga Harbour - small (population approx 150) but vibrant and creative! Enjoy delicious dining and a luxurious stay at Historic Kohukohu Villa before taking a stroll around the historic buildings, discovering rich local artwork Art Gallery and a harbour cruise (with great banter from skipper Craig) Ranui on Hokianga
Hokianga Tourism Association Kohukohu Kohukohu Hokianga

09/02/2024

Plan something special for Valentine's Day.

Take a sunset cruise with us on Ranui on Hokianga.

Wednesday 14th February
- Departing Rawene wharf at 6.30pm

$70 per person.

Tours run for 2.5 to 3hrs.

Book now, don't miss out!

Contact Contact Jackie
022 644 3599
[email protected]

BYO picnic spread, drinks and food

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04/02/2024

https://www.nzgeo.com/stories/hokianga-harbour-of-dreams/

Craig Pinkney, skipper, tour guide, and co owner of Ranui on Hokianga, has an extensive understanding of the Hokianga harbour and surrounds.

Craig and his dad Malcolm are featured in this New Zealand Geographic article.

Grab a cup of tea and find a comfy spot to sit, this is a worthwhile read.

The Hokianga is a harbour steeped in history. Maori call it

30/01/2024

Atten. Kohukohu locals and Kohukohu visitors

Māngungu Day special tour departing Kohukohu.

https://nzhistory.govt.nz/politics/treaty/location/mangungu/12-february-1840

- 12 February 2024
- Departing Kohukohu at 9am
- Docking at Māngungu wharf
- Returning to Kohukohu in the afternoon.

$20 per person return trip

Ranui on Hokianga will be at the wharf for photos of Waka.

Contact Jackie
022 644 3599
[email protected]

BYO snacks and drinks

https://ranuionhokianga.squarespace.com/

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