Opononi Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

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

Opononi Lighthouse Motel

2.5 out of 5
45 State Highway 12 Opononi
The price is 3.686.182 ₫ per night from 3 Dec to 4 Dec
3.686.182 ₫
4.239.109 ₫ total
3 Dec - 4 Dec
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach motel in Opononi. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (371 reviews)
Friendly staff, great location, very spacious and well equipped

Reviewed on 23 Nov 2025

Opononi Lighthouse Motel
Opononi Resort

Opononi Resort

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

Reviewed on 29 Mar 2022

Opononi Resort
The Sands Hotel

The Sands Hotel

3 out of 5
334 State Highway 12 Omapere
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is 2.681.191 ₫ per night from 11 Dec to 12 Dec
2.681.191 ₫
3.083.370 ₫ total
11 Dec - 12 Dec
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach hotel in Omapere. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (145 reviews)
Beautiful location - right on the beach! Lovely big room with a huge bed and beautiful views. Friendly and welcoming staff - I would definitely recommend staying here.

Reviewed on 19 Nov 2025

The Sands Hotel
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.
Pupu Rangi Nature Sanctuary - Conservation Area

Pupu Rangi Nature Sanctuary - Conservation Area

2 out of 5
93 Jones Road Donnellys Crossing
Stay at this campsite in Donnellys Crossing. Enjoy free breakfast, free parking and a garden. Popular attraction Trounson Kauri Park is located nearby.
Pupu Rangi Nature Sanctuary - Conservation Area
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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4 - Good
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5/5 - Excellent

Liz&Steve

There was a strong current (5 knots) in the harbour - so swimmers would need to be careful.