Omapere

Travel Guide

Omapere which includes general coastal views, a beach and a coastal town
Omapere which includes tranquil scenes, a bay or harbour and a sandy beach
Omapere which includes a bay or harbour
Omapere which includes a bay or harbour and tranquil scenes
Omapere featuring a bay or harbour as well as a couple

Visit this coastal village with its splendid views of the sand dunes across Hokianga Harbour to explore one of New Zealand’s largest remaining primeval forests.

Enjoy the leisurely lifestyle of Omapere, explore its kauri forest and linger here for breathtaking sunset vistas of the natural harbor and its sand dunes during your discovery tour of New Zealand’s Far North.

Omapere and OpononiOpens in a new window on the south shore of the Hokianga HarbourOpens in a new window are closely related. So, pick up a detailed map and tour information at the visitor center in Opononi first before driving a few minutes south to its twin Omapere.

New Zealand’s Northland is steeped in Māori tradition and, all around Hokianga Harbour, these former Polynesians open up their community houses and their hearts to share their culture with visitors. You will find that Omapere is no exception.

Rent a rod or buy a small handline and bait to go fishing from the jetty, which is also one of the best spots to enjoy the views of Hokianga Harbour and the sacred sand dunes. Chat to the fishing locals to find out more about the species, tidal movements and legends of the sea.

Take a walking tour with a Māori guide through the Waipoua Forest at night for the most impressive way to discover the giant kauri trees. Or, to explore the kauri rainforest on your own, wind your way through the Waipoua Forest to the Waipoua Visitor Centre. This is your gateway to the unique ecosystem of the largest remaining tract of native forest in Northland.

At the very least see Tāne Mahuta. Standing 169 feet (51.5 meters) tall, it is the largest living kauri tree in New Zealand. Continue along the track for a better view of its massive trunk from a little distance and ponder the fact that this “Lord of the Forest” is thought to be more than 2,000 years old.

Follow the highway east and turn into the old Signal Station Road to Arai Te Uru Reserve for memorable sunset vistas across the harbor entrance and North Head Dunes. At low tide, you can also walk up the hill to the signal station and then back to town along the beach.

Both Opononi and Omapere have accommodations to suit all budgets. Stay overnight and set out in the morning to drive south to Dargaville on the West Coast and on to AucklandOpens in a new window, or head northeast to Cape RēingaOpens in a new window on the top of the peninsula.

The Sands Hotel

The Sands Hotel

3 out of 5
334 State Highway 12, Omapere
The price is €85 per night from 5 Aug to 6 Aug
€85
5 Aug - 6 Aug
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! (112 reviews)
"Lovely staff, very friendly in all departments. Beautiful dinner and lovely buffet breakfast. This property is recently undergoing some renovations and even though we loved it as it is it’s going to be very special when finished. Right on the beach, spectacular sunsets."

Reviewed on 24 Jul 2025

The Sands Hotel
Sneezle Beezle Beach Apartment

Sneezle Beezle Beach Apartment

Omapere
The price is €90 per night from 5 Aug to 6 Aug
€90
5 Aug - 6 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this apartment in Omapere. Enjoy a garden, cable/satellite TV service, and an in-room coffeemaker. Popular attractions Omapere Beach and Pakia Hill Lookout ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (12 reviews)
Stayed with my Dad
"Bruce was really informative and it was clean and fitted its online description accurately."

Reviewed on 16 May 2025

Sneezle Beezle Beach Apartment
The Green Bach opposite beach- quirky and great for groups and families

The Green Bach opposite beach- quirky and great for groups and families

Ōmāpere
The price is €172 per night from 14 Aug to 15 Aug
€172
14 Aug - 15 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this vacation home in Omapere. Enjoy free WiFi, a garden, and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Omapere Beach and Opononi Beach are located ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (35 reviews)
Lovely spot but note outside shower
"The bach is in a great spot across road and through some bush to a great beach, but limited harbour views due to trees across the road. The bach is comfy and kitchen well appointed. Nice to have a table big enough for pur group. There is a handheld shower over a bath inside with main showers in a ..."

Reviewed on 5 May 2025

The Green Bach opposite beach- quirky and great for groups and families
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.
WISTFUL ON  WAIANGA. GOLDEN HOKIANGA SANDS. SUN DRENCHED BEACHFRONT HOLIDAYS.

WISTFUL ON WAIANGA. GOLDEN HOKIANGA SANDS. SUN DRENCHED BEACHFRONT HOLIDAYS.

Omapere
Stay at this vacation home in Omapere. Enjoy free WiFi, a garden, and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Omapere Beach and Pakia Hill Lookout are located ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (102 reviews)
Relax back in time
"Comfy, quiet and peaceful.Would stay there again"

Reviewed on 1 Jul 2025

WISTFUL ON WAIANGA. GOLDEN HOKIANGA SANDS. SUN DRENCHED BEACHFRONT HOLIDAYS.
Sneezle Beezle Beach Apartment

Sneezle Beezle Beach Apartment

Omapere
Stay at this apartment in Omapere. Enjoy a garden, cable/satellite TV service, and an in-room coffeemaker. Popular attractions Omapere Beach and Pakia Hill Lookout ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (12 reviews)
Stayed with my Dad
"Bruce was really informative and it was clean and fitted its online description accurately."

Reviewed on 16 May 2025

Sneezle Beezle Beach Apartment
The Green Bach opposite beach- quirky and great for groups and families

The Green Bach opposite beach- quirky and great for groups and families

Ōmāpere
Stay at this vacation home in Omapere. Enjoy free WiFi, a garden, and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Omapere Beach and Opononi Beach are located ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (35 reviews)
Lovely spot but note outside shower
"The bach is in a great spot across road and through some bush to a great beach, but limited harbour views due to trees across the road. The bach is comfy and kitchen well appointed. Nice to have a table big enough for pur group. There is a handheld shower over a bath inside with main showers in a ..."

Reviewed on 5 May 2025

The Green Bach opposite beach- quirky and great for groups and families
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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