Discovered by CharlotteBeyond the Last Turn: Koutu Cove

Oponoi Beach at Sunset

Beach in Northland & Bay of Islands
As the sun sets over Opononi Beach, the harbour turns glassy and gold. Long shadows stretch across the sand, the dunes glow softly in the distance, and the sky melts into layered colour. It’s a quiet, lingering moment where the day gently slips away

Places To Stay Nearby

Bri
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Dorothy the bus at Harthouse Haven

Mangawhai Heads, Northland & Bay of Islands • Sleeps 2
100% Recommended
$140
per night
Hamish
Story by Hamish

Magic Cottage - Romantic, Chic Waterfront Seclusion

Kaeo, Northland & Bay of Islands • Sleeps 2
100% Recommended
$320
per night
Tegan
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Hilltop Getaway

Tinopai, Northland & Bay of Islands • Sleeps 2
100% Recommended
$250
per night
Bri
Story by Bri

Dorothy the bus at Harthouse Haven

Mangawhai Heads, Northland & Bay of Islands • Sleeps 2
100% Recommended
$140
per night
Hamish
Story by Hamish

Magic Cottage - Romantic, Chic Waterfront Seclusion

Kaeo, Northland & Bay of Islands • Sleeps 2
100% Recommended
$320
per night
Tegan
Story by Tegan

Hilltop Getaway

Tinopai, Northland & Bay of Islands • Sleeps 2
100% Recommended
$250
per night

More Things To Do Nearby

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Fish & Chips

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The Boatshed Cafe

Northland & Bay of Islands
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Sand Boarding

Northland & Bay of Islands
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Fish & Chips

Northland & Bay of Islands
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The Boatshed Cafe

Northland & Bay of Islands
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Sand Boarding

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