Less than a mile from the iconic Opononi Beach, this elegant 2-story clifftop Holiday Home is located at the Pakanae end of Opononi, on the stunning Hokianga Harbour, and features quality decor & extensive uninterrupted water views ... the only 4-Star Silver QualMark'd property in Opononi
- 5 Queen/Double bedrooms
- 5-Berth Bunk Room
- Lounge SofaBed
- Upstairs entertainer's Kitchen-Dining-Lounge with large deck
- Downstairs Kitchenette-Dining-Lounge with SpaPool terrace
The space
Kia ora (hello in Maori)
BASIC NIGHTLY RATE is costed as up to 10 guests staying in five Queen/Double beds - then AirBNB's Extra Guest costs apply.
Note-1: If you have Single Adults wishing not to share Queen/Double Beds, additional beds can be booked at $50 each per stay
BEDDING OPTIONS AVAILABLE UP TO 20 GUESTS:
> Five Queen/Double Beds (for first 10 guests)
> From early Jan 2026: 5-Berth small Bunk Room of double-single & single-single bunk beds (before then it is a 6-berth Kids Bunk room with 3 sets of single-single bunk-beds)
> 60kg Max Weight on top Single Bunk beds
> Downstairs Lounge SofaBed (small double)
> Note-2: The AirBNB platform only allows for bookings up to 16 guests, so do message us if you are needing to book for 17 guests, which will be an extra $50/night for the 17th person.
AMENITIES & FACILITIES:
> Upstairs there is a beautiful open-plan kitchen-dining-lounge connecting to the large deck with expansive water views. Also upstairs is a 4-poster Queen master bedroom; 2nd Queen bedroom; and a Double bedroom; plus Laundry with washing-machine, dryer and toilet.
> Downstairs there is a second roomy open-plan kitchen-dining-lounge; Queen bedroom off the lounge [no window]; Double/Queen bedroom; and cute Kids 5-berth Bunk Room (not a large space) which from Jan 2026 will have double-single & single-single bunk beds; Bathroom with shower over the bath & washing-machine; separate Toilet; and terrace with Spa-pool.
DESTINATION:
Northland's West Coast southern Hokianga is relaxed and chilled-out, and is just over an hour's drive to the East Coast tourist-mecca of the Bay of Islands if you wish to go there for the day - but there are LOADS of wonderful activities to do in this heart of Maori history, the extraordinary Hokianga ...
Swimming, surfing the water, surfing the sand-dunes, line-fishing, cray-fishing, deepsea-fishing, visiting NZ's largest mighty Kauri trees, a coffee on the iconic Rawene Boatshed deck, a beer on the iconic Opononi Tavern deck, a pinot gris on the century-old Omapere Heads Hotel deck, ferry to the Kohukohu art galleries, kayaking & jetskiing the Hoki, and UNTOLD walking/cycles/forest treks including the incredible Wairere Boulders. So much to do!
Onepu Moana - a haven where the Hokianga, heaven, history & holidaying all become one!
Don't hesitate to ask our suggestions/recommendations of things to see and do, depending on your needs, desires and limitations. We want to help you have a truly special time in our truly special location.
If you enjoy being near a lot to do, but also enjoy staying in a beautiful location where you can enjoy doing nothing, Onepu Moana Retreat is perrrrfect.
The Holiday House is fabulous layout for multiple couples and extended families. With two kitchens and two lounges (each with their own Netflix channel), and a large deck where you can find yourself mesmerized looking at the water, plus a spa-pool terrace with the most stunning outlook.
The property is also potentially well-suited to health & wellness retreats, and corporate getaways: The open-plan 30sqm Downstairs dining-lounge-kitchen can be an ideal "work space" and the Upstairs entertainer's kitchen and large deck being an ideal "socialize space".
Please don't book Onepu Moana if you are a bunch of singles planning to PARTY!
SOME OF THE COMMENTS IN OUR VISITOR'S BOOK:
"Piece of paradise", Talei
"Amazing place to chill", Maree
"Perfect in every way", Ally
"Love the views & the vibe", Tanzi
"Love the views and the decor", Warwick & Petra
"Lots to explore - I'll be back!" Jody
"Can't wait to come back", Rose
"Bliss. Best spa view in the world", Jane
"Wow, stunning place! Loved every moment", Melissa
If you want a holiday house right on the beach, surrounded closely by lots of other holiday houses, then this is not the place for you.
But if you want a feeling of quality, privacy, and uninterrupted elevated clifftop views, in a location less than a mile to the local beach, then Onepu Moana ("sandy sea") could be perrrrfect.
Guest access
You will have full and private complete access to the entire 2-story holiday house, including up to six bedrooms (dependent on your reservation), two kitchen-lounge-dining rooms, upstairs large deck, downstairs spapool terrace, and plenty of parking.
Other things to note
NIGHTLY RATE BEDDING CONFIGURATION:
Prices quoted are based on the first 10 Guests sharing five Queen/Double bedrooms.
For larger bookings additional bedding options include the top Single bunk bed in the upstairs Triple Bedroom (double-single bunk-bed); and the downstairs 6-Berth Bunk-Room; and/or the downstairs Lounge double Sofa-Bed.
ONE-OFF FEE:
The one-off $375 CLEANING FEE includes:
Spa-pool prep/clean, all Bed linen, Bathroom & Spapool towels, and post-stay house Clean.
BOND: $900
AirBNB holds this security deposit against your Visa/MasterCard, with no charges occurring (unless their are breakages or damages).
THE PLACE TO YOURSELF - BUT WE'RE HERE TO HELP.
You would have the entire Holiday Home to yourself, but the Property Manager is nearby should you need their help.
OUR COVID-19 PREVENTION DEEP-CLEANING PROTOCOLS
• Contactless self-check-in using Key Lockboxes.
• 24-Hour minimum gap between all full-house bookings.
• For bookings not reserving the entire house, no areas are shared between Upstairs-only and Downstairs-only bookings.
• All rooms are ventilated before cleaning, and cleaning staff wear disposable gloves.
• We clean to remove dirt, then disinfect to kill germs, with a strong focus on all frequently touched surfaces (eg light switches, door-knobs, remote-controls, sink-taps, dishwasher & washer/dryer controls, lockbox keypads, hairdryer/straightener, hand-rails, kitchen appliances, kitchen condiments, kitchen/bathroom cabinet handles, etc), and vacuum cleaners emptied between guests.
• All bedroom Linen and bathroom Towels are washed at the highest heat seating recommended by their manufacturer.
• Supplies provided for guests of antibacterial hand soap, paper towels & tissues.
