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Explore our gallery, packed with photos of our luxury Hokianga accommodation and stunning location. When staying you might get the opportunity to hear a national icon.

  • Kūkupa
    Our kūkupa metalbird will guide you to your pavilion
  • Outdoor fire area
    Relax and watch the changing harbour, or have an evening fire and view the stars.
  • Afternoon sun
    Enjoy the afternoon sun with your lounge opened to the sea air.
  • Lounge
    Open the lounge sliders to feel connected to the outdoors
  • Harbour views
    Lounge in comfort in our oversized Nick Scali leather recliners, overlooking the stunning harbour.
  • Undercover parking
    Undercover parking for your vehicle, and access to your laundry
  • Kingsize bliss
    Every detail of your stay is designed for comfort, including the finest natural fibre bed linen. A luxurious blend of cotton, wool, bamboo, and linen envelops the sumptuous king-size bed, ensuring a restful and rejuvenating sleep.
  • Morning coffee
    Enjoy a Nespresso or plunger coffee to start your day
  • Kitchenette
    Everything you need to self cater in room.
  • Ensuite view
    Open the ensuite doors for open air views
  • Toi body products
    Toi, an authentic range of stylish ‘made in New Zealand’ body products in your ensuite bathroom. Delightfully delicate formulas, reflect Aotearoa's natural beauty.
  • Bedroom deck
    Gorgeous harbour views from your bedroom deck and bath
  • Plush robes
    Plus robes to wrap yourself in.
  • Outdoor bath
    Enjoy a luxurious soak in the outdoor bath overlooking the harbour and bush
  • Bedroom view
    Your bedroom view over the bush, harbour and bath deck
  • Bedside cabinets
    Bedside cabinets offer storage and reading lights
  • Bluetooth
    JVC Bluetooth speaker for your own selection of music
  • Lounge
    A quiet corner of your lounge
  • Large platter tray
    Large platter tray; This is a full tray selection, so add 2 platters to your cart for this deluxe option
  • Smoked salmon and olives
    Some of the selection in your platter
  • Liquid Crystal
    Savour your favourite drink in exquisite Liquid Crystal glassware from Homelab Store, enhancing every sip
  • Expansive views
    Fabulous harbour views from Kūkupa pavilion
  • Opara estate boatramp
    Head down to the Opara private boat ramp for a leisurely fishing experience.. If you don’t have your own gear, we’re happy to lend you a rod setup.
  • Rocky beaches
    Wander round the gorgeous rocky foreshore of Opara, or enjoy an evening fish.
  • HILLTOP VIEW
    Walk to the top of our hill to experience unparalleled views of the harbour and surrounds. From here you will get a glimpse of the sand dunes at Omapere, along with majestic sunsets. Photo credit : Derek Tearne
  • Boulders
    Take a low tide walk and see Opara's boulders.
  • Harbour sunset
    Enjoy the tranquility of the sunset over the harbour
  • 450north
    Click the pic to spot 450north, nestled into Opara peninsula in Hokianga Harbour
  • KŪKUPA
    Another of the kūkupa at home in the Opara's native bush. Photo credit : Derek Tearne
  • Boat ramp fishing
    A nice snapper caught by Steve down at Opara boatramp
  • Your hosts
    Your hosts at 450north - Steve and Kiri
  • Boat Shed Cafe
    The Boat Shed Cafe at Rawene offers 450north guests free coffee with a meal $18 or more.

LISTEN OUT FOR THE LOCALS

From dusk till dawn, you have a great chance of hearing kiwis calling. We have 20+ kiwi living within Opara Estate, and many close to us at 450north.  Click below to hear the male and kiwi calls. 

Male Kiwi calling at night.

Female Kiwi calling at night.

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