Rawene is a town in Hokianga, New Zealand. It is the third-oldest European settlement in New Zealand.
It is a picturesque village on a peninsula jutting into the Hokianga Harbour, about half-way up the harbour. It is known as the town where the sun both rises and sets. Dolphins and orca are often seen here, sometimes following the ferry that crosses the harbour to Kohukohu.
- Clendon House, 14 Parnell Street (enter from Clendon Esplanade, +64 9 405-7874. 10AM-4PM. Nov-Apr, Sa-Su; May-Oct Su; summer & Easter, Th-M. The house of Captain James Clendon, completed in 1869.
- Mangrove Boardwalk, 33 Clendon Esplanade. Access from Clendon Esplanade.
Clendon House, 14 Parnell Street (enter from Clendon Esplanade, +64 9 405-7874. 10AM-4PM. Nov-Apr, Sa-Su; May-Oct Su; summer & Easter, Th-M. The house of Captain James Clendon, completed in 1869.
Mangrove Boardwalk, 33 Clendon Esplanade. Access from Clendon Esplanade.
Take a walk along Rawene's streets, using the free guide and map obtainable at most outlets.
Tide permitting, there is a small beach beyond the Boatshed Cafe on Clendon Esplanade. You can launch a canoe or small boat from the ramp. Take care of the river current.
- Rawene Market, first Sunday of the month at the Town Hall
- Craftwork, artwork and books by local authors at the Boatshed Cafe.
- Groceries, wine and beer at the Four Square Store & Post Shop.
- Fruit, meat, vegetables and lunch at Wardy's.
- Medical supplies at Rawene Pharmacy.
- Petrol, diesel, tyres and service at Rawene Service Station.
Rawene Market, first Sunday of the month at the Town Hall
Craftwork, artwork and books by local authors at the Boatshed Cafe.
Groceries, wine and beer at the Four Square Store & Post Shop.
Medical supplies at Rawene Pharmacy.
Petrol, diesel, tyres and service at Rawene Service Station.
- Boatshed Cafe, 8 Clendon Place. Built on piles over the harbour.
- Hokianga Takeaways. Fish 'n chips and other takeaway food
Boatshed Cafe, 8 Clendon Place. Built on piles over the harbour.
Hokianga Takeaways. Fish 'n chips and other takeaway food
- Masonic Hotel. The historic hotel built 1875.
- Wardy's.
Masonic Hotel. The historic hotel built 1875.
Wardy's.