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Opononi Seashore, Hoki Toki Tours A fantastic location for a far north holiday in the Hokianga, 4 hours north of Auckland. Located on the Opononi sea shore. Book direct with owner or Airbnb

* Spacious, comfortable holiday house
* Breathtaking views
* 10 minutes beach walk to wharf, hotel, shop and "I" Site
* Comfortable beds

Hop, skip or jump across the road to fish, kayak, swim or explore the shoreline from this sea shore, comfortable and unique home away from home. Alternatively stretch out on the couch with a good wine and indulge in the breathtaking seascape and

dramatic shifting colours on the golden sand mountains across the harbour. You may spot Orca whales, or dolphins. Use the telescope to spot the famous Maori Pou (totem) which guards the harbour! If you tire of watching sea and sands, walk along to the waterfront Opononi Hotel and wharf. Have a bar meal and a beer and meet the local characters. For those who prefer to cook at home, organic herbs, seasonal fruit and vegetables are in the garden. The house is spacious and although furnished for adults, children are welcome. Just ask! MUST DO's:
# Cross the harbour by water taxi for an exhilirating dune buggy ride, exploring magnificent canyons and sand sculptures or go sliding down the dunes.

# The newest Must Do is a visit to the Manea Centre for a memorable high tech experience of ancient times and the arrival of Kupe.

# Visit the ancient kauri tree giants by day or the glow worms by night.

# Drive out to the harbour heads to see the pounding surf or enjoy the tidal rock pools

# Follow the Hokianga artisan trail

# Soak in the healing natural waters of Ngawha Springs less than 1 hr away.

10/02/2022
08/02/2022

See the tallest kauri in the world after the public visiting hours are over.

26/07/2021

Three Māori tourism ventures have propelled Northland into Time's top 100 destinations.

25/06/2021

On the trail of gods and adventurers across Aotearoa.

The Manea Experience https://maneafootprints.co.nz/ is the latest must do in Hokianga. An exhilarating high tech experie...
30/05/2021

The Manea Experience https://maneafootprints.co.nz/ is the latest must do in Hokianga. An exhilarating high tech experience that transports you directly into ancient times. Footprints of Kupe offers you a unique cultural encounter, journeying into Te Ao Māori, the Māori world. Footprints of Kupe is a 75-minute multisensory journey of guided storytelling – through art, taonga (cultural treasures), film, performance, digital interaction, and the splendour of Hokianga’s natural surroundings. The Manea Centre is only five minutes walk from our Opononi Seashore house and there are three sessions daily.

Manea Footprints of Kupe offers you a unique cultural encounter, journeying into Te Ao Māori, the Māori world. Manea – Footprints of Kupe is a…

Another magic shot of the sandhills.
06/08/2020

Another magic shot of the sandhills.

A short journey from the Waipoua Forest takes you to lands just as mystical. Book a tour with us to explore our beautiful native ngāhere and check out Hokianga while you’re here. https://loom.ly/8ciDz3k

Hokianga at it's best.
17/07/2020

Hokianga at it's best.

In this final vlog of our Northland, New Zealand road trip we made our gradual journey back to Auckland down the west side of the North Island while stopping...

A great place to visit no more than 40 minutes drive from Opononi.
17/10/2019

A great place to visit no more than 40 minutes drive from Opononi.

This wonderland Wairere Boulders is well worth the trip for. The Boulders are open every day during daylight hours, last entry is 2 hours before sunset. There is also a B&B, camping and a cafe in the weekends and holidays! Walks, swimming, kayaking...a truly unique experience! Thank you Lee Slater for the photo!

A few years old now but still an accurate portrayal of Hokianga.
12/06/2019

A few years old now but still an accurate portrayal of Hokianga.

The Hokianga is a harbour steeped in history. Maori call it

15/01/2019

One of the highlights of a visit to Opononi, Hokianga. $25pp for the boat over but the boards are supplied.

27/12/2018

Best way to enjoy an evening in Hokianga.

Brilliant underwater film of orca and stingray in Hokianga.https://www.tvnz.co.nz/shows/our-big-blue-backyard/episodes/s...
15/08/2018

Brilliant underwater film of orca and stingray in Hokianga.
https://www.tvnz.co.nz/shows/our-big-blue-backyard/episodes/s1-e1

New Series: Northland reveals the unique behavior of a majestic predator and its equally charismatic prey. While only in New Zealand do Orca families cooperatively - and ingeniously - hunt rays.

Hokianga 1955. The life and times of Opo the dolphin. https://www.nzonscreen.com/title/opo-1991
27/01/2018

Hokianga 1955. The life and times of Opo the dolphin. https://www.nzonscreen.com/title/opo-1991

Opo - This dramatised documentary looks back to 1955, when a female bottlenose dolphin began appearing regularly in Hokianga Harbour, close to the town of Opononi. Opo became a national celebrity, but died in controversial circumstances on 9 March 1956, the suspected victim of bombing by local fishe...

23/01/2018

If you are in Opononi make sure you check out the Toi Box, an exciting community initiative featuring renowned Hokianga artists.

A Community Artspace using a converted shipping container showcases exhibitions from Hokianga artists

20/07/2017

Part two of Mark Amery's exploration of the arts in the Hokianga

20/07/2017

In a series exploring the arts on New Zealand’s edges Mark Amery gets local knowledge on the Hokianga.

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