OPONONI | HOKIANGA

Okopako Lodge

Sleeps | 1 - 30

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The Lodge; Cabins; Caravan; Camp sites and Camper van parking

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The locality of Okopako Lodge makes it ideal for guests to use as a base when riding around the far north, whether it is to the top - Cape Reinga or for day rides where you can do loop rides to visit either coasts or to the Bay of Islands and return home to relax at this quiet location.

Okopako Lodge provides reasonably priced accommodation within a rural setting and has a comfortable lounge with fireplace, a large kitchen with gas cooking and hot water, and panoramic views of the countryside, native bush and the Hokianga Harbour.

Okopako Lodge offers a variety of options from double, twin, family or single rooms as well as onsite cabins and an onsite caravan, camp sites and camper van parking areas; all with a separate amenities block (with a smaller, well-equipped kitchen). This accommodation is ideal for solo riders, couples or larger groups of adventure riders. All beds are made up, so if you don’t want to carry your camping gear you can relax as soon as you arrive.

During your stay there may be seasonal organic produce available for purchase as along with the organic vegetable garden with established fruit trees, a worm farm are also features of Okopako.

You can even have a day off the bike and take a hike as the DOC walkways begin at the gate and there are also some walks on the farm itself. Half the farm is in native kauri of which you can enjoy the spectacular views of the native kauri forest. At night, you can stargaze while listening to the Morepork and Kiwis call at night so there is certainly no need for a TV here!

Located not far from Opononi and the Omapere beaches, you can buy supplies for a barbeque meal and of course the ride through the Waipoua Kauri Forest where Tanē Mahuta resides is a must. The Rawene car ferry offers easy access to some amazing gravel roads on the other side of the harbour.

Rates: All rates are showing below.

MEET YOUR HOSTS

Kristina & Charlie

Charlie and Kristina have managed Okopako Lodge for the past three years after taking the property on from Kristina’s parents, Lois and Nils King, who established Okopako Lodge in 1993.

Charlie was born in Switzerland before his parents immigrated to New Zealand. He speaks Swiss German and lived and worked in Switzerland in the 1980s completing his compulsory military services while there. He is a qualified Automotive Engineer, as well as had a painting and decorating, and then a roofing business in the Waikato and Bay of Plenty. Before moving to the Hokianga in 2022, Charlie worked at Fonterra Te Rapa Cream Products for twenty years as a Process Operator, Maintenance Fitter and Operator Trainer.

Charlie is a mad keen motorcyclist with a penchant for BMWs and adventure riding so he can advise you of some of the circuits around Northland. (He even convinced Kristina to become a ‘bikie chick’ (pillion passenger only) when she turned 50!)

Kristina currently works (offsite) as the Health and Safety Adviser for Hauora Hokianga, the local health services provider, where she previously worked as the Workforce Development Lead, managed the development of a values-based strategic plan, and implemented a rural health interprofessional programme (for the University of Auckland). Her background is in tertiary education management having spent almost 25 years working in NZ universities. Kristina has a PhD in Intercultural German Studies, speaks fluent German, and in her ‘spare’ time manages the New Zealand/German Student Exchange.

TO BOOK
Contact Charlie | +64 274 739 481

Kristina: +64 274 527 173

Email:   info@okopako.co.nz

Location: 140 Mountain Road ǀ South Hokianga ǀ Northland (Off State Highway 12) - GPS: 2551801 EW ǀ 6634708 NS

Amenities & Features

3 Separate Options Available

OKOPAKO LODGE |

SLEEPS: 18
Three Bedrooms with a combination of double beds, single beds and or bunks.

Okopako Lodge has a large well-equipped kitchen and dining area, a cozy lounge with fireplace and library corner, and large sun decks wrapped around the whole building so guests can enjoy the peaceful environment and panoramic views.

There are three rooms with a combination of double beds, single beds and or bunks in the Lodge. One sleeps 7 people in total, one sleeps 6 people, and one sleeps 5 people.

Each of these rooms can also be booked as a single or twin/double.

The Lodge has one accessible shower room with toilet, and a separate shower and toilet.

A gas BBQ is available. Guests can read, borrow or exchange books from the Lodge bookshelves.

Okopako Lodge is fully accessible with a ramp up onto the deck area and entrances.

    • The 3 bedrooms have a combination of double beds, single beds and bunks

    • Linen & Duvet provided

    • Pillows provided

    • Extra pillows and blankets on request

    • Hooks and cabinets provided

    • Books and reading material in the lounge

THE CABINS & CARAVAN |

SLEEPS: 8

Each cabin sleeps a maximum of 4 and has a double bed in the lower level and two single beds/mattresses in the loft.

The caravan has a double bed in it which sleeps a maximum of 2.

Guests can enjoy spectacular views from the kitchen, boardwalk and decks and all tent sites.

Wake up to the mist hanging in the valleys below or to the sounds of the sheep, lambs, and other farm animals in the paddocks just a few steps away.

    • The Cabins each have a double bed and two single beds/mattresses.

    • The caravan has a double bed

    • Linen & Duvet provided

    • Pillows provided

    • Extra pillows and blankets on request

    • Hooks and cabinets provided

    • Books and reading material in the lounge

GUEST REVIEW: “Going to sleep under the starry sky and waking up with plenty of bird song and the amazing views this place has to offer. Truly a dream come true! We’ve been travelling the South and North Island for the past 4 weeks, but this has been our favourite campsite out of all of them!” (Jesper & Catherine)

GUEST REVIEW: “Great stay! Fantastic accommodation. Had the whole place to myself. Very good value and very clean and tidy. Thank you to the hosts! ” - (Sonia)

GUEST REVIEW: “ Great place, great views, great hospitality!” - (Francois)

GUEST REVIEW: “Beautiful view … great hosts …. lovely dogs … very clean. Thank you very much.” (Kevin)

THE CAMPING GROUND |

SLEEPS: 2 - 20
Tent and campervan sites are level and dry, but do not have power.

Campers have their own amenities (kitchen, showers, and toilets) in the camping ground building.

The kitchen has a gas hob and fridge/freezer, most cooking utensils and crockery, and a dining area.

A plentiful supply of gas hot water serves the unisex shower suites.

There is also one room in the camping ground building with a queen bed and a single bed.

While this room is in a separate building with kitchen, toilets, and showers it is close to the Lodge, and guests are welcome to use the Lodge facilities.

General Notes about the Facilities

Beds are fully made up (and additional blankets are available). No sleeping bags permitted in the beds.

Communal unisex shower and toilet facilities throughout.

Accessible bathroom available in the Lodge.

Gas cooking and water heating throughout the facilities.

The Lodge has a 12 V lighting system with no power plugs in the rooms, however, there are charging stations in the lounge for guests to recharge their devices.

There is a charging station in the campground kitchen, and each of the cabins has its own USB charging point.

Power for medical devices can be provided by arrangement when booking.

Laundry facilities are available at the rear of the Lodge, including washing powder, for $5 per load.

There is a total fire ban on this property.

No smoking or vaping in the facilities. Smoking and vaping only permitted in the designated outside areas on the decks.

Credit cards accepted and EFTPOS facilities available. Online transfers also an option.

    • Fridge/Freezers

    • Stove in the Lodge, but gas hob only in camping ground building

    • All dishes, cutlery etc provided

    • Tea and coffee making facilities in both kitchens

    • Self-catering

    • Secure parking next to the Lodge, Cabins and Tent sites (all off street)

    • Gravel road approximately 1.4 kms to the Lodge

    • Smoke alarm

    • Fire extinguisher

    • First aid kit

    • There are a range of restaurants, bakeries, bars and cafes nearby in Omapere, Opononi, Waimamaku and Rawene

  • Permitted outside only

RATES

Find Us

LOCATION

140 Mountain Road ǀ South Hokianga

Northland (Off State Highway 12)

GPS: 2551801 EW ǀ 6634708 NS

 

To Book or Enquire:

CONTACT

Charlie: +64 274 739481
Email:  info@okopako.co.nz

Website:  https://www.okopako.co.nz/