Title: Visit Waipoua: 2026 Travel Guide for Waipoua, Northland | Expedia.com [Hotels in Waipoua](https://expedia.com/Waipoua-Hotels.d692486631069802496.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Vacation Rentals in Waipoua](https://expedia.com/Waipoua-Vacation-Rentals.d692486631069802496.Travel-Guide-VacationRentals)[Car Rentals in Waipoua](https://expedia.com/Car-Rentals-In-Waipoua.d692486631069802496.Car-Rental-Guide)[Waipoua Vacation Packages](https://expedia.com/Waipoua.d692486631069802496.Destination-Travel-Guides) # Waipoua ## Travel Guide ## Visit Waipoua Things to do ![](https://forever.travel-assets.com/flex/flexmanager/images/2026/02/06/expedia-sale-2026-desktop-us-ca.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1400&h=600&q=mediumHigh) ## The Annual Vacation Sale Members save up to 40% on hotels and homes. Plan this year’s big trip and save. [Book now](https://expedia.com/deals?rfrr=DX_SPRING_PROMO_692486631069802496) - Waipoua Hotel Deals - Vacation Rentals in Waipoua ![The Sands Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1220000/1217600/1217506/0256f466_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### The Sands Hotel 334 State Highway 12 Omapere $107 nightly $123 total Mar 22 - Mar 23 Total with taxes and fees Book a stay at this 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! (174 reviews) Lovely staff. Had a great meal in the restaurant. Right on the beach. Our rooms were clean and comfortable Reviewed on Feb 20, 2026 [](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=3%2F22%2F2026&endDate=3%2F23%2F2026&selected=1217506&PinnedHotelID=1217506&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=692486631069802496) ![Opononi Lighthouse Motel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/9630000/9628700/9628602/d3ba1d80_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Opononi Lighthouse Motel 45 State Highway 12 Opononi $147 nightly $168 total Mar 4 - Mar 5 Total with taxes and fees Book a stay at this beach motel in Opononi. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ... 9/10 Wonderful! (384 reviews) Room was clean and tidy. Would have like fresh milk for tea and coffee. 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Enjoy a garden and cable/satellite TV service. Popular attraction Kai Iwi Lakes is located nearby. 9/10 Wonderful! (62 reviews) Great location If you are visiting to see the Kai Iwi Lakes as it is close by. Bach nice and warm during the night, spacious lounge/ dining area and comfortable futon that could be used as an extra bed. Good oven with fully equiped kitchen. Downside would be the misleading listing. There is no bbq, ... Reviewed on Jan 26, 2026 [](https://expedia.com/Omamari-Hotels-Omamari-Beach-Kai-Iwi-Lakes-Kauri-Forest.h34623056.Hotel-Information) ![Secluded Haven with Stunning Hokianga Harbour Views](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/103000000/102590000/102583600/102583519/ab205f4c_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Secluded Haven with Stunning Hokianga Harbour Views Omapere Northland Stay at this vacation home in Omapere. Enjoy laundry facilities, patios, and air conditioning. Popular attractions Omapere Beach and Pakia Hill Lookout are located ... 9.4/10 Exceptional! (36 reviews) All amenities were fine. Reviewed on Feb 11, 2026 [](https://expedia.com/Omapere-Hotels-Secluded-Haven-With-Stunning-Hokianga-Harbour-Views.h102583519.Hotel-Information) ![Northland/Hokianga/Opononi Stunning beach house for sunset Orca ](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/105000000/104970000/104966700/104966697/b028b3fe_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Northland/Hokianga/Opononi Stunning beach house for sunset Orca Omapere Northland Stay at this chalet in Omapere. Enjoy laundry facilities. Popular attractions Opononi Beach and Omapere Beach are located nearby. 9/10 Wonderful! (32 reviews) Great location - it felt almost like a private 100m of beach to ourselves! 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