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( 09-405 8285;
www.hokiangahaven.co.nz
;
226 SH12, Omapere; r $140-200)
This modern
house with original Kiwi art on the walls offers spacious accommodation on the har-
bour's edge and glorious views of the sand dunes. Alternative healing therapies can be -
arranged.
Copthorne Hotel & Resort
HOTEL $$$
( 09-405 8737;
www.milleniumhotels.co.nz
; 336 SH12, Omapere; r $140-200; )
Des-
pite the original grand Victorian villa having been violated by aluminium joinery, this
waterside complex remains an attractive spot for a summer's drink or bistro meal ($19 to
$36). The more expensive rooms in the newer accommodation block have terraces and
water views.
Opononi Hotel
HOTEL $$$
( 09-405 8858;
www.opononihotel.com
;
19 SH12; r $110-130)
The rooms at the old Opononi
pub aren't huge but the white-paint and blond-wood makeover has left them quietly styl-
ish. Try to grab one of the front two - they're a bit bigger and have the best views. Other-
wise aim for those facing away from the pub for a quieter stay.
Kokohuia Lodge
B&B $$$
$$$
( 021 779 927;
www.kokohuialodge.co.nz
;
d incl breakfast $295; )
Luxury and sustain-
able and ecofriendly practices combine at this new B&B, nestled in regenerating native
bush high above the silvery dune-fringed expanse of the Hokianga harbour. Solar energy
and organic and free-range produce all feature, but there's no trade-off for luxury in the
modern and stylish accommodation.
Information
Opononi i-SITE
(
09-405 8869; 29 SH12;
8.30am-5pm)
Includes the Hokianga Art
Gallery.
Getting There & Away
There's no regular public transport to these parts, so you'll need to rent a car from
Kerikeri or Paihia for independent exploration. Another option is a Discover Hokianga
day trip (adult/child $112/56) from Paihia with Fullers (
Click here
)
, taking in Opononi,
Omapere and the Waiere Boulders.
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