Waipoua Forest Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Tane Mahuta showing forest scenes and a bridge
Waipoua Forest featuring tranquil scenes and landscape views
Waipoua Forest featuring landscape views and tranquil scenes
Tane Mahuta showing forests and a river or creek
Waipoua Forest featuring tranquil scenes and landscape views

Size doesn’t matter, you say? Wait until you’ve seen Waipoua Forest because there are trees, and then there are the massive kauri trees…

Waipoua is home to the “Lord of the Forest”, Tāne Mahuta. Towering over 51m high, this is New Zealand's largest tree. When you stand at its base and look up, you can’t help but feeling at least a teensy bit overwhelmed. Then there is its older brother, the awe-inspiring Te Matua Ngahere. OK, size may not always matter, but experience does and these giant conifers are quite possibly more than 2,000 years old. Now THAT’s impressive.

The Sands Hotel

The Sands Hotel

3 out of 5
334 State Highway 12, Omapere
The price is AU$179 per night from 20 Oct to 21 Oct
AU$179
20 Oct - 21 Oct
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 ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (129 reviews)
"Awesome"

Reviewed on 10 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$168 per night from 28 Oct to 29 Oct
AU$168
28 Oct - 29 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
Left Bank

Left Bank

3 out of 5
150 Broadway, Kaikohe, Northland
The price is AU$153 per night from 20 Oct to 21 Oct
AU$153
20 Oct - 21 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star lodge in Kaikohe. Enjoy free WiFi, parking (surcharge), and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions Ginns Ngawha Springs and Ngawha Springs ...
9/10 Wonderful! (46 reviews)
"Very central and Mihi the lone staff is very attentive."

Reviewed on 31 July 2025

Left Bank
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!
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
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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