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 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.

Its locality makes it ideal for guests to use Okopako Lodge 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.

During your stay there are 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 stargave 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.

Rate: $120 per rider per night - $150 per couple