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Beach and Bush Walks
Explore the hiking tracks and coastal walkways of the Hokianga.
Hunting
Trap and hunt possums onsite.  Guides available for pig hunting.
Fishing
From deep-sea to fresh water:   kingfish, kahawai, bluenose,
marlin, trout.  Kai moana:  collecting mussels, pipi, paua  (abalone).
Gardens
Visit the year-round  vegetable garden at the Lodge.
Other Activities
Stargazing, kayaking, weaving and much more.
Maori Culture
Explore the rich Maori history and culture in the Hokianga.  Marae visits, weaving wananga (workshops), waka ama, kapa haka and more.
Art Trails
Explore local art and artists on the HEART trail.
Day trips from the Lodge
to Bay of Islands, Kauri Coast,
Waipoua Forest and Hokianga
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Waiotemarama Falls Lodge is the Hokianga's finest accommodation experience.  See the real New Zealand bush!

Activities include sandboarding, hiking, fishing, hunting, birdwatching, stargazing, horsetrekking, Maori culture experiences, art trails, the Waipoua Forest and so much more!

Book now for this unique accommodation experience.
Horsetrekking
Experienced guides and horses.
Loads of history and local knowledge.
Go BUSH or BEACH.
Sandboarding
Take a 10 minute boat ride to the sandhills opposite Opononi.
Slide down the sandhills here!
Wairere Boulders
Read the story of this amazing geologic discovery in Horeke.
Waipoua Kauri Forest
No trip to the Hokianga would be complete without seeing Tane Mahuta
"We did lots whilst we were here - sand dune surfing, glow worm hunting, kauri hugging, waterfall clambering.  Lots of walking and we still didn't get to do a few more things on our list."
Golf
10 challenging and stunning courses within a short drive from The Lodge.
Other Activities
Kayaking
Stargazing
Bonecarving Studio
Bird Watching
Hokianga Historical Society
Waianga Place
Omapere
Visit their website!
Waiotemarama Falls Lodge
Extraordinary Private Accommodation Experience
Opononi, Hokianga, Northland, New Zealand
Native tui in a flowering New Zealand flax bush
Hokianga Express at the Opononi Wharf
Tramping and hiking in the Hokianga bush
Horseriding on the  beach or in the bush
Tane Mahuta, Waipoua Forest
Kayaking, stargazing, bonecarving and other Hokianga activities
Traditional Maori hongi or greeting
The Lodge exhibits local artists' works
South Head of Hokianga Harbour from Opononi
Rawene golf course is always a challenge!
Willd boar shot at WFL
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Quick video tour of the Lodge
Waiotemarama Gorge Scenic Drive:
.pdf map & must-do activities
Native forest and waterfalls.
Kiwis and glowworms.
You are the only guests in this spacious, private family home.

No neighbours, no noise, no light pollution.

There is so much to do and see in the Hokianga.  The Lodge provides an ideal base for your stay, only 5 minutes from the Opononi Wharf.

Your hosts are long-time residents with extensive local knowledge.

Thank you for visiting our website.  We look forward to greeting you at The Lodge.
Brown kiwi
and Kiwi Sanctuary!
Spend 2 minutes in the bush at the Lodge and hear the tui and other birds calling out.
The Lodge is nestled in the dense native forest.
Your hosts standing outside The Lodge
The Idyllic
Writer's Retreat
Be inspired by the tranquil environment to progress your thesis, book or essay.
The Lodge is a perfect writer's retreat
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