Rawene Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Rawene which includes a small town or village, a lake or waterhole and tranquil scenes
Rawene showing signage
Rawene
Rawene
Rawene showing heritage elements and a church or cathedral

Rawene, New Zealand’s third-oldest European settlement, is plonked right on the edge of Hokianga Harbour.

Rawene is doing a brilliant job at hanging on to its colonial charm without being over the top. When you stroll over the mangrove boardwalk, duck into the historic Clendon House, or go fishing from the jetty, you’ll be glad you made the detour to the tip of the peninsula. Before taking the car ferry to the remote northern shores of Hokianga Harbour, drop in at the town’s cute little cafés, craft shops and galleries jutting out over the water on stilts.

Historic Cottage in the Heart of Rawene

Historic Cottage in the Heart of Rawene

Rawene
Stay at this cottage in Rawene. Enjoy a garden and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Rawene Community Library and Rawene Domain are located nearby.
Historic Cottage in the Heart of Rawene
The Sands Hotel

The Sands Hotel

3 out of 5
334 State Highway 12, Omapere
The price is AU$132 per night from 2 Sept to 3 Sept
AU$132
2 Sept - 3 Sept
includes taxes & fees
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 ...
The Sands Hotel
Opononi Lighthouse Motel

Opononi Lighthouse Motel

2.5 out of 5
45 State Highway 12, Opononi
The price is AU$171 per night from 13 Sept to 14 Sept
AU$171
13 Sept - 14 Sept
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 ...
Opononi Lighthouse Motel
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.
Historic Cottage in the Heart of Rawene

Historic Cottage in the Heart of Rawene

Rawene
Stay at this cottage in Rawene. Enjoy a garden and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Rawene Community Library and Rawene Domain are located nearby.
Historic Cottage in the Heart of Rawene
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! (21 reviews)
"Stunning little bach right opposite the habour, loved the amazing view. The shower at this place is fantastic, glad the tv worked and everything we needed was there. Thanks for the linen and towel use. The deck was lovely to sit out on. Could use a strongerightbulb on the kids room, but the extra ..."

Reviewed on 24 Aug. 2025

Northland/Hokianga/Opononi Stunning beach house for sunset Orca
The Green Bach opposite beach- quirky and great for groups and families

The Green Bach opposite beach- quirky and great for groups and families

Ōmāpere
Stay at this vacation home in Omapere. Enjoy free WiFi, a garden, and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Omapere Beach and Opononi Beach are located ...
The Green Bach opposite beach- quirky and great for groups and families
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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