# Hokianga Harbour Sand Dunes

> Large dunes on the southern shore of the harbour mouth, reached by a short boat ride from Opononi wharf.

Source: https://camping-spirit.com/places/nzn-hokianga-sand-dunes/

Large dunes on the southern shore of the harbour mouth, reached by a short boat ride from Opononi wharf. Climb to the crest for views over the entrance and the open Tasman. Crossings depend on the tide and wind, so book locally.

- **Nearest town:** Opononi, New Zealand
- **Category:** Nature & parks
- **GPS:** -35.5470, 173.3800

## Good to know

**Best time to go:** The most pleasant months are usually June–August. Still fine, with some compromises, in May and September–October. Hot in November–April. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)

## Featured in these trip guides

- [The Kauri Coast and Hokianga from Kaikohe to Matakohe](https://camping-spirit.com/guides/nzn-kauri-coast-hokianga/)

## Nearby

- [Tāne Mahuta, Waipoua Forest](https://camping-spirit.com/places/nzn-tane-mahuta/) – 14 km
- [Te Matua Ngahere](https://camping-spirit.com/places/nzn-te-matua-ngahere/) – 15 km
- [Clendon House and Hokianga Ferry, Rawene](https://camping-spirit.com/places/nzn-rawene-clendon-house/) – 21 km
- [Trounson Kauri Park Campsite](https://camping-spirit.com/places/nzn-trounson-kauri-park-campsite/) – 31 km

## FAQs

### Where is Hokianga Harbour Sand Dunes?

Hokianga Harbour Sand Dunes is in Opononi, New Zealand, at GPS -35.5470, 173.3800.

### Which road trips pass Hokianga Harbour Sand Dunes?

Hokianga Harbour Sand Dunes is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: The Kauri Coast and Hokianga from Kaikohe to Matakohe.

### What is there to see near Hokianga Harbour Sand Dunes?

Places worth a stop nearby: Tāne Mahuta, Waipoua Forest (14 km), Te Matua Ngahere (15 km), Clendon House and Hokianga Ferry, Rawene (21 km) and Trounson Kauri Park Campsite (31 km).

### When is the best time to visit Hokianga Harbour Sand Dunes?

The most pleasant months are usually June–August. Still fine, with some compromises, in May and September–October. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)