Hokianga Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Kai Iwi Lakes featuring tranquil scenes and a lake or waterhole
Omapere featuring a bay or harbour
Kai Iwi Lakes showing a beach
Kai Iwi Lakes which includes a park and a bay or harbour
Kai Iwi Lakes featuring a bay or harbour

Rich in Māori heritage, natural wonders and relaxed vibes, Hokianga offers incredible scenery and simple pleasures.

Not only does Hokianga have impressive sites, like kauri trees that are thousands of years old and sand dunes that stand a whopping 150m high, this stretch of New Zealand’s west coast is also dotted with quaint villages. Unwind in sweet seclusion at sandy beaches like Opononi and Omapere and walk through the nature reserves of Signal Hill and Waipoua Forest, where you’ll find those amazing kauri trees. For something a little more extreme, take a water taxi to the dunes for sand boarding.

The Sands Hotel

The Sands Hotel

3 out of 5
334 State Highway 12, Omapere
The price is AU$177 per night from 20 Oct to 21 Oct
AU$177
per night
20 Oct - 21 Oct
Stay at this 3-star beach hotel in Omapere. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (127 reviews)
"Fantastic view even though it rained and at times the sea entrance was misty it was still fascinating. Dinner was superb with the most delicious seafood chowder served. A special treat was being next to a family group who sang beautifully and a man in the group played the guitar. Thank you Omapere ..."

Reviewed on 5 Oct 2025

The Sands Hotel
Opononi Lighthouse Motel

Opononi Lighthouse Motel

2.5 out of 5
45 State Highway 12, Opononi
The price is AU$147 per night from 11 Oct to 12 Oct
AU$147
per night
11 Oct - 12 Oct
Book a stay at this beach motel in Opononi. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (361 reviews)
"Fortunate enough to get a newly renovated Upgraded Room, the smell of new paint along with new fit out"

Reviewed on 6 Sept 2025

Opononi Lighthouse Motel
Harbour views OMAPERE MAGIC   Spacious 3 bedroom 2 bathroom

Harbour views OMAPERE MAGIC Spacious 3 bedroom 2 bathroom

Omapere
The price is AU$273 per night from 12 Oct to 13 Oct
AU$273
per night
12 Oct - 13 Oct
Stay at this vacation home in Omapere. Enjoy a sauna, a garden, and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Omapere Beach and Pakia Hill Lookout are located ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (55 reviews)
"Our stay was amazing first time using book a bach it was a great setting. The house was very comfortable with plenty of space would recommend to anyone, a real tranquil moment with the sound of the waves.Sorry we werent able to get any photos.We tried to book over the Christmas period Already booked.Thank ..."

Reviewed on 22 July 2025

Harbour views OMAPERE MAGIC Spacious 3 bedroom 2 bathroom
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Harbour views OMAPERE MAGIC   Spacious 3 bedroom 2 bathroom

Harbour views OMAPERE MAGIC Spacious 3 bedroom 2 bathroom

Omapere
Stay at this vacation home in Omapere. Enjoy a sauna, a garden, and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Omapere Beach and Pakia Hill Lookout are located ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (55 reviews)
"Our stay was amazing first time using book a bach it was a great setting. The house was very comfortable with plenty of space would recommend to anyone, a real tranquil moment with the sound of the waves.Sorry we werent able to get any photos.We tried to book over the Christmas period Already booked.Thank ..."

Reviewed on 22 July 2025

Harbour views OMAPERE MAGIC Spacious 3 bedroom 2 bathroom
Northland/Hokianga/Opononi
Stunning beach house for sunset
Orca

Northland/Hokianga/Opononi Stunning beach house for sunset Orca

Omapere
Stay at this chalet in Omapere. Enjoy laundry facilities. Popular attractions Opononi Beach and Omapere Beach are located nearby.
9.2/10 Wonderful! (22 reviews)
"Stopped into Hokianga for a relaxing couple of days, such a beautiful location opposite the beach, cafes just short walk along beach or road"

Reviewed on 19 Sept 2025

Northland/Hokianga/Opononi Stunning beach house for sunset Orca
Secluded Haven with Stunning Hokianga Harbour Views

Secluded Haven with Stunning Hokianga Harbour Views

Omapere
Stay at this vacation home in Omapere. Enjoy laundry facilities, patios, and air conditioning. Popular attractions Omapere Beach and Pakia Hill Lookout are located ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (29 reviews)
"Well designed Thermal Mass house in a beautiful, tranquil setting. Lovely getaway from the busy city. Short drive to beach and shops. Two stores close by and a Four Square, also a popular fish and chop shop and bar. Limited internet access, no tv, so we played lots of family games. Only slightly ..."

Reviewed on 5 Oct 2025

Secluded Haven with Stunning Hokianga Harbour Views
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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