The home is beautiful, with amazing views from the lounge and front deck. The garden! Find Herbs, vege and fruit in it. The bathroom is great size, wth a modern shower. The lounge is great for relaxing, reading and just looking out over the harbour. Theres a bbq and large table on the deck for entertaining and outside dinners which we took full advantage of. Parking for three cars but we mainly walked everywhere while in Opononi as it’s all so close.
The area of Opononi is so beautiful, and you can easily find you way to the opposite side of the harbour and climbing sand dunes. Quick trip over to the bay of islands, to Kaikohe for supplies, waipoua forest to visit tane mahuta.
Their is plenty to do. A few really good walks are nearby, and the coastal track at Arai te Uru is about 10 minutes drabs away from home.
It’s about 10 minutes easy walk into Opononi town where you’ll find kayaks to rent, good coffee and cafe, restaurants and ice creams from the four square. Or go the opposite way with fishing rods and catch something off Omapere wharf, about 20-30 minutes walk.
The area is safe, and quiet for the new year and summer period. Compared to the bay of islands or anywhere else for that matter.
Swimming - well you need to be really careful as the water moves quickly in the hokianga harbour. But if you stay in the shallows, no worries. And it’s not overcrowded with boats, jet skis and kite surfers yet!