Opononi Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Kai Iwi Lakes featuring tranquil scenes and a lake or waterhole
Kai Iwi Lakes which includes swimming and a lake or waterhole as well as an individual male
Kai Iwi Lakes featuring tranquil scenes and a river or creek
Kai Iwi Lakes showing tranquil scenes and a bay or harbour
Kai Iwi Lakes which includes a bay or harbour and tranquil scenes

Switch to beach bum mode in Opononi where a classic seaside retreat is waiting for you.

Spend days on end drifting between the sea, sun and sand in Opononi. Amp it up by going sand boarding at the nearby dunes or unwind by fishing from Opononi or Omapere wharves. Pack lunch and drive inland to the fertile Waima forest for hiking. While you’re there, check out Waitemarama falls. Along the coast, visit natural phenomenons like the Koutu Boulders and towards the headlands of Hokianga Harbour the pristine Arai Te Uru nature reserve.

Opononi Lighthouse Motel

Opononi Lighthouse Motel

2.5 out of 5
45 State Highway 12, Opononi
The price is AU$146 per night from 22 Oct to 23 Oct
AU$146
22 Oct - 23 Oct
includes taxes & fees
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! (362 reviews)
"Extremely clean (inside as well as outside) Friendly & efficient check-in"

Reviewed on 10 Oct 2025

Opononi Lighthouse Motel
Opononi Resort

Opononi Resort

3 out of 5
19 State Highway 12, RD 3, Opononi
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Opononi. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and laundry facilities. Our guests praise the property condition in our reviews. Popular ...
"Beautiful veiws"

Reviewed on 29 Mar 2022

Opononi Resort
MUDBRICK BARN MUDENZA VU

MUDBRICK BARN MUDENZA VU

Opononi
The price is AU$203 per night from 17 Oct to 18 Oct
AU$203
17 Oct - 18 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this family-friendly vacation home in Opononi. Enjoy free WiFi, a garden, and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Hokianga Harbour and Opononi ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (66 reviews)
Beautiful Mudenza
"Warm and cosy, thoughtfully stocked cupboards kind touch by Moni she had lit the stove for us, we arrived quite late, so the house was toasty warm on our arrival. Thank you Moni"

Reviewed on 5 June 2025

MUDBRICK BARN MUDENZA VU
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.
Cosy Opononi cabin with gorgeous ocean views - relaxation bliss!

Cosy Opononi cabin with gorgeous ocean views - relaxation bliss!

Opononi
Stay at this cabin in Opononi. Enjoy free WiFi, a garden, and patios. Popular attractions Opononi Beach and Omapere Beach are located nearby.
9.6/10 Exceptional! (28 reviews)
"Really cosy cabin with a great view!"

Reviewed on 2 June 2025

Cosy Opononi cabin with gorgeous ocean views - relaxation bliss!
MUDBRICK BARN MUDENZA VU

MUDBRICK BARN MUDENZA VU

Opononi
Book a stay at this family-friendly vacation home in Opononi. Enjoy free WiFi, a garden, and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Hokianga Harbour and Opononi ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (66 reviews)
Beautiful Mudenza
"Warm and cosy, thoughtfully stocked cupboards kind touch by Moni she had lit the stove for us, we arrived quite late, so the house was toasty warm on our arrival. Thank you Moni"

Reviewed on 5 June 2025

MUDBRICK BARN MUDENZA VU
Waiotemarama Falls Lodge - private holiday home

Waiotemarama Falls Lodge - private holiday home

Opononi
Stay at this vacation home in Opononi. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a fitness center. Popular attractions Opononi Beach and Omapere Beach are located ...
Waiotemarama Falls Lodge - private holiday home
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.

Reviews of Opononi

4.5
Top destination
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5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

A place that is more than just the beach. A place for nature lovers to explore. Short hikes to waterfalls or around giant boulders. Limited places for food. But overall nice place with beautiful surrounding scenery.

5/5 - Excellent

Mary

The view of the sand dune amazing

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