Hokianga Express Charters

Hokianga Express Charters is a family owned and operated business, which has serviced the national and international tourist market since 1992. Our fully qualified staff provide a reliable, friendly service all year round. Based in Opononi on the shores of the beautiful Hokianga harbour, home of “Opo” the world famous “friendly dolphin” in the 1950’s. Our two aluminium vessels are licensed by Maritime NZ to carry 19 and 50 passengers respectively. Our charter work transports people from Opononi wharf across the harbour to the magnificent sand dunes, to experience the unique activity of sandboarding. This involves sliding down the sand dunes on sandboards. At high tide you are able to slide out over the clean, clear waters of the Hokianga Harbour. Departure times 7 days a week: 10am & hourly pending passenger numbers and weather conditions. Bookings essential.