About Opononi

Opononi village is located in Northland New Zealand, and famous for its magnificent mountain scenery and turquoise waters of an incredible deep color! It seems that nature created it for one purpose - to make your vacation unforgettable!

Nearest beaches in Opononi

view the highest rated beaches in area

Good for Relax

Lucy Baxter Beach

Omapere 0.8 km
Good
7.5
Free entrance • Virgin beach • Easy access • Bright sand • Turquoise water • Large low tide
1 Amenities index
Good for Relax

Martin's Beach

Omapere 1.6 km
Good
7.3
Free entrance • Virgin beach • Easy access • Bright sand & rocks • Large low tide • Sand & Rocks bottom
1 Amenities index
Good for Relax

Koutu Beach

Koutu 0.9 km
Good
7.2
Free entrance • Virgin beach • Easy access • Bright sand & rocks • Large low tide • Sand & Rocks bottom
1.5 Amenities index
Camping

Panguru Beach

Waitapu 0.1 km
Tolerable
5.8
Free entrance • Virgin beach • Easy access • Light sand & pebble • Turquoise water • Large low tide
1 Amenities index

Resting by the sea for each traveler is associated with different activities. Someone loves complete relaxation and silence, while others need activity. Our configurator will always help you choose a beach that meets your personal needs.

If a beach holiday for you is primarily the sound of the surf, the cries of seagulls over the pier and leisurely walks along the coast, then you are definitely a fan of calm beaches. The most popular beaches for such a holiday in the vicinity of Opononi are Lucy Baxter Beach, Martin's Beach, Koutu Beach.

The list of available beach activities is certainly important, but for many travelers it is not a determining factor when choosing a vacation spot. Below you will find some information about the natural features of the beaches of Opononi, we hope that this information will help you find the place of your dreams.

The beaches of village are mainly narrow. According to reviews of major beach experts and vacationers, most beaches have a high level of cleanliness. Sandy - rocky beaches dominate the rest!

As pebble rocky beaches are common here, it's recommended to bring aqua shoes if you're sensitive to it. This way, your vacation will be as comfortable as possible.

Usually, the depth increases very smoothly. If this is important to you, always use our filter to check for a particular beach.

2 out of 4 beaches in Opononi are partially protected from waves. These protections can be natural or man-made structures. If you're visiting the area during unstable weather, we recommend carefully choosing a place to swim, as high waves may not always be safe. Our filter can help you find a suitable beach.

It's worth noting that 4 beaches in Opononi have a significant tidal range. This means that the water can recede from the shore for a long distance and vice versa, causing unexpected situations for you or your belongings. Keep this in mind when planning your beach activities and be sure to check our filter for information on tidal ranges.