Major city · New Zealand
Kohukohu
Half a day: walk the main street, see the gallery and catch the Rawene ferry. Not a base unless you want a quiet night in a hostel.
Kohukohu is a small town on the north shore of the Hokianga Harbour, reachable by car ferry from Rawene. Its main draw is the Village Arts Gallery and the nearby sand dunes at the harbour mouth. Most travellers pass through on the way to or from the Bay of Islands or Kaitaia.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- NZD
- Best months
- Nov–Apr
- avoid Jul–Aug (cooler, more rain)
- Airport
- KKE
- Nights
- 0–1
Not a trip line yet
Rules in force · 7
- Oceania ↗Oceania's island states guard their farms and reefs at the border: tick 'yes' on the arrival card for any food, plant, animal product, soil or used outdoor gear, and let the officer decide.
- Oceania ↗Across the tropical South Pacific, cyclones are possible from November to April: choose insurance that covers weather delays and keep one spare night before a long-haul departure.
- Australia and New Zealand ↗Both countries drive on the left, with long distances between fuel stops in the outback and on New Zealand's back roads; fatigue causes more visitor crashes than speed.
- New Zealand ↗Visa-waiver visitors need an NZeTA (with the tourism levy) before travel, including many transit passengers; others need a visa. Apply only through Immigration New Zealand or its official app, and check the rules for your passport.
- New Zealand ↗Declare all food, plant and animal products, and used outdoor gear such as hiking boots and tents, on the New Zealand Traveller Declaration; undeclared risk items bring instant fines.
- New Zealand ↗Drive on the left; give way as signed at one-lane bridges; an English-language licence or one with an approved translation or International Driving Permit is required.
- New Zealand ↗Freedom camping is restricted: sleep in a vehicle only where signed as allowed, and in many places only in certified self-contained vehicles.
Entry rules depend on your passport. Full visa guide
What is in this basic guide9 covered · 4 not yet ▾
In this guide
Not in this guide yet
- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Official sites
Emergency numbers for Kohukohu111 ▾
Tap a number to call from your phone. These are the numbers listed in this guide; a row marked check has not been verified.
EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Kohukohu, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Currency is the New Zealand dollar (NZD, NZ$).New Zealand-wide
- SIM or eSIMOne NZ, Spark and 2degrees sell tourist SIMs at Auckland and Christchurch arrivals and in supermarkets; passport not required.New Zealand-wide
- Tap waterTap water is safe almost everywhere; follow boil-water notices in small rural schemes.New Zealand-wide
- TippingCafé or restaurant: Nothing expected; 10% for very good service at dinner is a bonus.New Zealand-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets I. US/Canada (A/B): adapter · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): fits. 230 V: US 120 V-only devices (hair dryers) need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.New Zealand-wide
- SafetyVery safe.
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- RestroomsFree public toilets in every town and at most lookouts; DOC long-drops on tracks.New Zealand-wide
- Emergency numbers111 police, fire, ambulance · 105 Non-urgent police · *555 Traffic (road incidents) (not 911, 999 or 000)
- Sundays & holidaysShops closed Good Friday, Easter Sunday, ANZAC Day morning and Christmas Day by law; small-town shops close by 17:00 and on Sunday afternoons…Shops closed Good Friday, Easter Sunday, ANZAC Day morning and Christmas Day by law; small-town shops close by 5:00 PM and on Sunday afternoons…New Zealand-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportKKE Kerikeri Airport (About 1 h 15 min drive; flights from Auckland).
- Getting aroundWalkable village.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- CoffeeCoffee (café)$4–6 (≈ US$3–4)
- BeerBeer (pub)$7–10 (≈ US$5–6)
- Budget bedHostel dorm bed, a night, per personNZ$32 (≈ US$19)
- Mid-range bedDouble room (Night Sky Lodge), a night, per roomNZ$150 (≈ US$90)
- High-end bedDouble room (Night Sky Lodge), a night, per roomNZ$200 (≈ US$120)
A day, not counting the bed: Budget NZ$60 (≈ US$40) · Mid NZ$130 (≈ US$80) · High NZ$250 (≈ US$150)
Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- KKE Kerikeri Airport (About 1 h 15 min drive; flights from Auckland)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Best
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
Feb
Best
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
Mar
Best
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
Apr
Best
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
May
not flagged
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
Jun
not flagged
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
Jul
Avoid
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
Aug
Avoid
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
Sep
not flagged
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
Oct
not flagged
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
Nov
Best
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
Dec
Best
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
Best: Nov–Apr. Avoid: Jul–Aug. Month by month →
Warmest Jan (24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)), coolest Jul (6°C (43°F)43°F (6°C) low), wettest Jul (14 rain days), driest Feb (7). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Kohukohu: next 7 days
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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.
Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
8 rd
Feb
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
7 rd
Mar
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
9 rd
Apr
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
10 rd
May
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
12 rd
Jun
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
13 rd
Jul
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
6°C (43°F)43°F (6°C)
14 rd
Aug
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
14 rd
Sep
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
12 rd
Oct
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
11 rd
Nov
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
10 rd
Dec
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
9 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
Walkable village. For the sand dunes you need a car; drive to Mitimiti then 15 km south along the beach.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Door to door: About 30 min
Car ferry, 15 min crossing
Small historic town with a pub and museum; combine with Kohukohu.
Door to door: About 25 min
Drive north on Kohukohu Road, about 20 min
Oldest European settlement in the Hokianga; visit the Horeke Tavern.
Door to door: About 1 h
Drive via Rawene ferry and SH12, about 45 min
Beach town with sand dunes and dolphin cruises.
Koutu
goDoor to door: About 20 min
Drive north on Kohukohu Road, about 15 min
Koutu Boulders and a short walk.
Mangamuka Bridge
goDoor to door: About 30 min
Drive east on Kohukohu Road, about 25 min
Historic bridge and swimming hole.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Kohukohu village
A handful of hostels and cottages; book ahead in summer.
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- $60–100 (≈ US$40–60) excl. bed
- Mid
- $100–180 (≈ US$60–110) excl. bed
- High
- $180 (≈ US$110)+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Double room (Night Sky Lodge)1 × 1 night × NZ$150 | NZ$150 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × NZ$130 | NZ$260 |
| Car ferry Kohukohu–Rawene, one way1 × NZ$15 · check | NZ$15 |
| eSIM, about a week of data2 × NZ$25 | NZ$50 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | NZ$48 |
| Trip total≈ NZ$262 per person per day, bed included | NZ$523≈ US$350 |
2026 estimate in NZD; flights and car rental excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Coffee (café) | $4–6 (≈ US$3–4) |
| Fish and chips (takeaway) | $12–18 (≈ US$8–11) |
| Beer (pub) | $7–10 (≈ US$5–6) |
| Car ferry Kohukohu–Rawene, one way | $15 (≈ US$9) (check) |
| Hostel dorm bed | $32–45 (≈ US$19–30) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Car ferry to Rawene runs 6:30 AM–9 PM daily; check for weather cancellations.Car ferry to Rawene runs 6:30 AM AM–9 PM daily; check for weather cancellations.
- Sand dunes at Rangi Point: accessible only at low tide; ask locally for tide times.
- No petrol station in Kohukohu; fill up in Kaitaia or Rawene.
Emergency numbers
- Police, fire, ambulance
- 111
- Non-urgent police
- 105
- Traffic (road incidents)
- *555
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My bed tonight
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Ki tēnei wāhi, koaTo this address, please
Emergency
- Police, fire, ambulance111
- Non-urgent police105
- Traffic (road incidents)*555
Embassy
The nearest consulate for most countries is in Auckland; check your embassy's website for details.
My embassy: —
Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Car ferry Kohukohu–Rawene, one way: about $15 (≈ US$9), 15 min (check)
- Taxi Kohukohu village to Tree House: about $15–20 (≈ US$9–12)
Say or show
- Kia ora — Hello (kee-ah oh-rah)
- Kia ora / Tēnā koe — Thank you (kee-ah oh-rah / teh-nah kweh)
- E hia? — How much? (eh hee-ah)
- Kei hea te waka? — Where is the ferry? (kay heh-ah teh wah-kah)
- Haere rā — Goodbye (hai-reh rah)
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Kohukohu. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: Nov–Apr · avoid Jul–Aug (cooler, more rain) · month by month →
- 1 airport and 1 area to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 5 day-trips, door to door
- 3 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Place pages for Village Arts Gallery and the sand dunes with tide tables.
- Eat pages with last orders and seasonal hours.
- Golden and hostile arrival fixtures for the ferry terminal.
Sources
- officialHokianga Tourism
- officialKohukohu community site
- secondaryWikivoyage: Kohukohu, revision 3725512 (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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