To Stay
Whatever type of accommodation you are looking for you will find it around the Hokianga.
After an interesting day travelling to the Hokianga you will be ready for comfortable and relaxing accommodation.
Hokianga has a variety of accommodation options from luxury to budget.
Your hosts will be friendly, pleasant people who will help you to enjoy your stay in this beautiful area.
Historic Kohukohu Villa
Bed & Breakfast Accommodation
T: 021 223 9555
Experience a luxurious stay in what is possibly one of New Zealand's oldest buildings while visiting historic Kohukohu.
Scrumptious cooked breakfast and genuine Barista coffees included in room rate.
Okopako Lodge
Wilderness Farm
T: 0274527173 / 0274739481
Okopako Lodge provides accommodation to families, groups and individuals so that you can recharge amongst spectacular panoramic views of the Hokianga, the native forest and gardens. Ideal for families, larger groups (including motorcyclists, trampers, artists’ workshops, wānanga, team building meetings/retreats), couples and single travellers.
Waiotemarama Falls Lodge
Holiday Home
T: (09) 405 8702
Extraordinary private accommodation experience in the heart of the Kauri Coast. Minutes from the harbour and coast. Fully furnished 2 bedroom property.
Onepu Moana
Holiday Home
T: 027 604 8323
A flagship 4-star property in the southern Hokianga, this beautiful Vacation Home is located about a mile from the iconic Opononi Tavern and the incredible Manea Footprints of Kupe multi-sensory experience, with Tane Mahuta (God of Waipoua Forest) not even a half-hour drive away along the Kauri Coast. (This is a six-bedroom house with spa-pool and 2 x kitchen-dining-lounges, with a spa-pool and expansive water views, accommodating up to 20 - but also able to be exclusively reserved on simply a 1-3 Bedroom basis too.)
Located in the very epicenter mecca of Māori heritage, this location is the birthplace of Aotearoa NZ, with the property next door to the historic Whiria hill (where Kupe built the first Māori Pa village), and with the anchor stone from his waka canoe just a minute down the road at the local Māori Marae meeting grounds.
Opononi Dolphin Lodge
Guesthouse and Motorhome Parks
E: opononidolphinlodge@gmail.com
T: 021 064 4050
Visit our amazing location on the Twin Coast Discovery Route.
Opononi Dolphin Lodge owners John and Sue are proud to offer a clean and modern interior combined with a superb location, opposite a beach reserve on the edge of the spectacular Hokianga Harbour on Northland's west coast.
During the day you can sandboard on the dunes across the harbour, go deep-sea fishing, coastal-walking or visit Tane Mahuta - the giant kauri tree in the Waipoua Forest, which is located only 20-minutes drive away. Then in the evening, sit back and enjoy the breathtaking sunsets and our friendly Kiwi hospitality.
The West Coast diamond in the North awaits you!
Treehouse
Backpacker Accommodation
E: accommodation@treehouse.co.nz
T: (09) 405 5855
Set in subtropical gardens, forest and woodland next to the peaceful Hokianga Harbour. The Tree House provides hostel and cabin accommodation for the independent traveller, bicycle tourist or backpacker travelling on Northland's Twin Coast Discovery Highway between Cape Reinga and the Waipoua Kauri forest.
Riverhead Villa
Bed & Breakfast Accommodation
T: 022 603 5602
Explore the historic Hokianga Harbour from your base here at Riverhead Villa. We are centrally located on the shores of the harbour, in a peaceful setting with stunning views.
Our beautiful old-style Kauri-Villa, originally built in Kaiwaka in 1871, was moved in 1979 to Horeke (the oldest settlement in the Hokianga and the second oldest settlement in New Zealand), where she sits to this very day, watching the tides of Te Hokianga Harbour ebb and flow.
Hokianga is a wonderful place to explore. Art Galleries exhibiting local established and emerging artists, cafes that offer a wonderful repast, museums and historic places, a car ferry ride to Kohukohu and the other side of the harbour, and the new Manea Footprints of Kupe Cultural Centre located in Opononi, are just a few of the attractions available.
Rawene Holiday Park
Camping, Cabins & Motorhome Parks
E: info@raweneholidaypark.co.nz
T: (09) 405 7720
If you are looking for tranquility in a peaceful rural setting but close to the many unique features of New Zealand's Hokianga Harbour, then we are the place for you! Rawene Holiday Park is situated on a hilltop, sheltered by tranquil, native bush, offering our guests the opportunity to relax and enjoy fantastic views over the Hokianga Harbour and impressive sunsets.
Globetrekkers Lodge
Backpacker Accommodation
T: 027 357 9709
Located directly across from the beach globetrekkers is on the northern gateway to the majestic Waipoua Forest and the ancient kauri trees. Being the closest backpackers to the Forest, tourists and locals alike come all through the year to marvel at these well known giants, including Tane Mahuta estimated at over 2300 years old.
There is so much to see and do from endless sandy beaches, coastal and native bush walks, bone carving, harbour cruises, sand dune trips, fishing, horse trekking and lots more. Come and enjoy our hospitality with fully equipped kitchen. BBQ area, extensive terrace & gardens. With indoor-outdoor ambience and dramatic views over the harbour and sand dunes.
Wisteria Way
Cottages & Gift Shop
T: 021 407 475
Sitting in the bush clad hills of the Waimamaku Valley, Wisteria Way provides travelers a restful place to spend a night or 2 in our lovely cottages or backpacker style dorm while they explore the wild west coast area of Hokianga. Spring and summer, our coffee garden is a relaxing place to sit a while after travelling through the beautiful Waipoua Forest, see some of the creations of our talented local crafts people or lovely gifts to take home as a memento of your travels. The coffee garden and little shop is open to the public from mid-October through to Mid-May
Opononi Lighthouse
Motel Accommodation
T: (09) 405 8824
Free Phone: 0800 44 55 77 (within NZ)
Just relax on the deck or on the sand and watch the waves at the Opononi Lighthouse Motel.
The comfortable beachfront accommodation at Opononi Lighthouse Motel is the perfect base from which to explore historic Hokianga and the Northland region.
Rawene Cottage
Holiday home
T: 027 272 3525
Cosy modern cottage in historic harbour town
Base yourself for a few days at the heart of historic Hokianga.
A lovely sunny cottage nestled in an area of native bush and garden with harbour views. It is in a quiet part of the township, walking distance to the hospital and three minutes’ drive to the car ferry and shopping area. Rawene is an historic town known as the car ferry town where the vehicular ferry departs on a regular basis to transport travellers across to the north side of the harbour. Rawene is one of the oldest settlements in New Zealand. It has a small supermarket, cafes, garage and petrol station, takeaways, art and craft galleries, and chemist. Your hosts are local and can help make your stay a memorable one and can share their knowledge about Hokianga’s interesting bi-cultural history.
K Road Cottage
Holiday Home
T: 09-409 5772
K Road Cottage is situated on our farm at the top of Kowhitikaru Road, just 5 kms from Panguru. Nestled at the foot of the Warawara Kauri Forest, it offers peaceful and comfortable accommodation in beautiful surroundings – definitely the place to unwind.
The fully self-contained cottage sleeps three, though more could be catered for if necessary. Kitchen includes pantry, small bench top oven, microwave and fridge-freezer. Shower, toilet and laundry adjoin the main bedroom.
Relax on the deck overlooking the river, take a guided walk through the bush to a picturesque waterfall, explore the local surroundings including Te Karaka, Mitimiti, Rangi Point and Motuti, and marvel that such places still exist only a few hours’ drive from Auckland.
Orowaru
Historic Cottage
T: 027 200 3674
Rich in Maori and European history, Kohukohu offers peace, tranquility, and an artistic, creative community.
This very tidy cottage has stunning views of the harbour, ideal as a get-away, writer’s retreat, or a place to unwind and reflect. Stroll to the local cafe, art gallery, pub, shop, or take the heritage walk around the village. An excellent stopover on the Twin Coast Cycle Trail, Pou Herenga Tai, or a base to discover the Far North. Kayak and bikes available for your own adventures.
Marriners Boutique Guesthouses
E: marrinersnewzealand@gmail.com
T: (+64) 09.405.7881
Everyone deserves a little bit of luxury...
Whether you are looking for a romantic getaway or traveling New Zealand on vacation, Marriner's understated style and serene environs are a welcome and well deserved change from the ordinary. With the Hokianga Harbour offering some of the best weather conditions in New Zealand you can enjoy the elegant appointments, spectacular sunsets over the water, fine wines and restaurant quality home cooked meals of Marriner's Boutique Guesthouses all year round.
Located just 4 hours drive North of Auckland, or 60 minutes drive from the Bay of Islands Airport,
the town of RAWENE is the perfect jumping off point for destination day trips throughout the Northland region - including Cape Reinga, 90 Mile Beach and Doubtless Bay to the North; Waitangi and Russell to the East; and Omapare, Opononi and the Waipoua Forest to the West...