Title: Visit Ararua: 2026 Travel Guide for Ararua, Northland | Expedia.com [Hotels in Ararua](https://expedia.com/Ararua-Hotels.d692482566715277312.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Vacation Rentals in Ararua](https://expedia.com/Ararua-Vacation-Rentals.d692482566715277312.Travel-Guide-VacationRentals)[Flights to Ararua](https://expedia.com/Cheap-Flights-To-Ararua.d692482566715277312.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Car Rentals in Ararua](https://expedia.com/Car-Rentals-In-Ararua.d692482566715277312.Car-Rental-Guide)[Ararua Vacation Packages](https://expedia.com/Ararua.d692482566715277312.Destination-Travel-Guides) # Ararua ## Travel Guide ## Visit Ararua - Ararua Hotel Deals - Vacation Rentals in Ararua ![Motel Hobson's Choice](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/16000000/15780000/15778400/15778392/c0f168a4_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Motel Hobson's Choice 212 Victoria Street Dargaville Northland $66 nightly $77 total Mar 26 - Mar 27 Total with taxes and fees Stay at this motel in Dargaville. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ... 8.6/10 Excellent! (285 reviews) Room was clean & tidy and spacious Reviewed on Mar 23, 2026 [](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=3%2F26%2F2026&endDate=3%2F27%2F2026&selected=15778392&PinnedHotelID=15778392&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=692482566715277312) ![Waipu Glamping-sleeps up to 5](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/90000000/89960000/89958900/89958817/2d0f4030_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Waipu Glamping-sleeps up to 5 Waipu Northland $122 nightly $138 total Mar 31 - Apr 1 Total with taxes and fees Stay at this cabin in Waipu. Enjoy a garden, patios, and in-room fireplaces. Popular attractions Waipu Cove Beach and Lang's Beach are located nearby. 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