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/2000000/1220000/1217600/1217506/8d475ddb_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### The Sands Hotel 334 State Highway 12 Omapere $85 nightly $98 total Apr 1 - Apr 2 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! (175 reviews) Great location. Some rooms have sea views so book these if that’s important. We had dinner in the restaurant and it was excellent. Pools good for summer stays. Reception and restaurant staff were well trained and efficient Reviewed on Mar 4, 2026 [](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=4%2F1%2F2026&endDate=4%2F2%2F2026&selected=1217506&PinnedHotelID=1217506&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=692486631069802496) ![Opononi Lighthouse Motel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/9630000/9628700/9628602/4c258598_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Opononi Lighthouse Motel 45 State Highway 12 Opononi $145 nightly $167 total Mar 13 - Mar 14 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! (385 reviews) Very clean and tidy room. Good location Reviewed on Mar 4, 2026 [](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=3%2F13%2F2026&endDate=3%2F14%2F2026&selected=9628602&PinnedHotelID=9628602&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=692486631069802496) ![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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Additional terms may apply. ![Secluded Haven with Stunning Hokianga Harbour Views](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/103000000/102590000/102583600/102583519/9502fd60_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! Reviewed on Feb 12, 2026 [](https://expedia.com/Omapere-Hotels-NorthlandHokiangaOpononiStunning-Beach-House-For-SunsetOrca.h104966697.Hotel-Information) ![Omamari Beach / Kai iwi Lakes / Kauri Forest](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34630000/34623100/34623056/da47be1d_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Omamari Beach / Kai iwi Lakes / Kauri Forest Kai Iwi Lakes Stay at this vacation home in Omamari. 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) [See all properties in Waipoua](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience®ionId=692486631069802496&sort=VACATION_RENTAL) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. 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