Town
Ōmāpere and Opononi
Ōmāpere, Northland
Two small harbourside towns facing the huge sand dunes of North Head.
- Cost
- Free
- Booking
- No need to book
- Time to allow
- 2 hours
Strung along the south side of the Hokianga with views across to giant dunes, a pub, fish and chips and easy swimming at the beach. Good base for Waipoua Forest.
Good to know
- Boat trips run to the dunes
- Pub is a Hokianga classic
- Best time
- Sunset
- Open
- All year
- Getting there
- Sealed on SH12
- Vehicles
- Campervans fine
- Dogs
- Dogs on a lead
Facilities
- Toilets
The location is approximate. Check the official website before you go.
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