Hokianga Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

A coastal landscape with clear turquoise waters, sandy beaches, and rolling hills covered in greenery.
A wooden pier extending into calm waters, with a rocky shore and a distant hill.
A wooden boardwalk leading to a beach with sand and sparse vegetation.
A picnic table in a grassy area with a beach and a forested hill in the background.
A beach with a wooden boardwalk leading to a lifeguard tower.

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
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$137 per night from 9 Sept to 10 Sept
AU$137
9 Sept - 10 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Omapere. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (207 reviews)
"The staff was very responsive and kind for a late arrival. I really appreciated it."

Reviewed on 24 July 2026

The Sands Hotel
Opononi Lighthouse Motel

Opononi Lighthouse Motel

2.5 out of 5
45 State Highway 12 Opononi
The price is AU$137 per night from 11 Sept to 12 Sept
AU$137
11 Sept - 12 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach motel in Opononi. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
9/10 Wonderful! (398 reviews)
"We stayed in studio unit which has been refurbished,and well done.Very quiet and peaceful.Across the road Hokianga harbour.Beautiful setting would be great in summer for swimming."

Reviewed on 3 Sept 2026

Opononi Lighthouse Motel
WISTFUL ON  WAIANGA. GOLDEN HOKIANGA SANDS. SUN DRENCHED BEACHFRONT HOLIDAYS.

WISTFUL ON WAIANGA. GOLDEN HOKIANGA SANDS. SUN DRENCHED BEACHFRONT HOLIDAYS.

Omapere hokianga
The price is AU$291 per night from 8 Sept to 9 Sept
AU$291
8 Sept - 9 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this holiday home in Omapere. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a garden and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Omapere Beach and Pakia Hill Lookout are located ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (191 reviews)
"Tried the whole week previous to our stay to extend our booking one night with no response from the host therefore no support with anything else. Have stayed at the property prior and really enjoyed it. However walked in this time and smelt like old ???. We needed to air out house and dirty dishes ..."

Reviewed on 15 July 2026

WISTFUL ON WAIANGA. GOLDEN HOKIANGA SANDS. SUN DRENCHED BEACHFRONT HOLIDAYS.
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.
Northland/Hokianga/Opononi
Stunning beach house for sunset
Orca

Northland/Hokianga/Opononi Stunning beach house for sunset Orca

Ōmāpere Northland
Stay at this chalet in Omapere. Enjoy a fitness centre and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Opononi Beach and Omapere Beach are located nearby.
9.2/10 Wonderful! (38 reviews)
"Great, flexible - with a bonus included,"

Reviewed on 30 July 2026

Northland/Hokianga/Opononi Stunning beach house for sunset Orca
WISTFUL ON  WAIANGA. GOLDEN HOKIANGA SANDS. SUN DRENCHED BEACHFRONT HOLIDAYS.

WISTFUL ON WAIANGA. GOLDEN HOKIANGA SANDS. SUN DRENCHED BEACHFRONT HOLIDAYS.

Omapere hokianga
Stay at this holiday home in Omapere. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a garden and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Omapere Beach and Pakia Hill Lookout are located ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (191 reviews)
"Tried the whole week previous to our stay to extend our booking one night with no response from the host therefore no support with anything else. Have stayed at the property prior and really enjoyed it. However walked in this time and smelt like old ???. We needed to air out house and dirty dishes ..."

Reviewed on 15 July 2026

WISTFUL ON WAIANGA. GOLDEN HOKIANGA SANDS. SUN DRENCHED BEACHFRONT HOLIDAYS.
Secluded Haven with Stunning Hokianga Harbour Views

Secluded Haven with Stunning Hokianga Harbour Views

Omapere Northland
Stay at this holiday home in Omapere. Enjoy laundry facilities, patios and air conditioning. Popular attractions Omapere Beach and Pakia Hill Lookout are located ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (45 reviews)
"Great private location, with a beautiful view. Lovely home. Close to everything and we loved sitting out on the deck."

Reviewed on 3 Sept 2026

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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