"David" is BackPacking in New Zeland - Sunset, Opononi Wharf (White Sand Beach, Kauri Coast)

Opononi is a settlement on the south shore of the Hokianga harbour in Northland Region, New Zealand. State Highway 12 runs through Opononi. Omapere lies to the south and Whirinaki lies to the north east. The combined population of Opononi and Omapere was 477 in the 2006 Census, a decrease of 117 from 2001.

Opononi and its twin settlement Omapere provide a slice of beachside living in the heart of the Hokianga. You'll find a choice of places to stay, from motels and resort-style beachfront units to private holiday cottages that can be rented for almost any duration. A white sand beach stretches all the way to Opononi Wharf, where you can catch a water taxi to the giant sand dunes on the other side of the harbour. Dune surfing on boogie boards is a thrill that leaves you sandy but extremely satisfied. Fishing trips can also be arranged at the wharf. Opononi was made famous in the mid 1950s by the tame dolphin Opo, who used to let children ride on his back.
Functional facts: Approx. population 630, i-SITE Visitor Centre, basic shopping.

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[hokianga100]

god I miss home in Opononi, seeing both North and South heads on an absolutely perfect evening and the bar so flat just has me feeling so goddam homesick. Any one caught any good fish out there over the xmas new year break???