Opononi, Northland Map

About Opononi, Northland

Opononi is a locality in the Northland Region of New Zealand. It sits at an elevation of around 1 m above sea level. It lies approximately 87 km west-northwest of Whangarei, the regional capital. Opononi is located at 35.5000°S, 173.4000°E. It observes New Zealand Time (NZST/NZDT).

Opononi rests on the northern shores of the Hokianga Harbour, a place where the land embraces the water in a gentle, sweeping curve. It lies 87.4 km west-north-west of Whangarei (from Whangarei: bearing 287°T), and is situated 14.3 km south-west of Rawene. The air here carries the scent of salt and sun-warmed earth, a constant reminder of its proximity to the Tasman Sea, though the harbour itself offers a calmer, more sheltered expanse. Rolling hills, cloaked in a mosaic of green farmland and patches of native bush, rise inland, their slopes softened by the generous Northland rainfall. The light, especially in the late afternoon, possesses a unique clarity, illuminating the water's surface and casting long shadows that stretch across the sleepy streets of Opononi. The beach, a wide ribbon of pale sand, slopes towards the harbour, its edges marked by driftwood bleached white by the sun and tide.

This is a place etched by a history that flows as steadily as the tides of Hokianga Harbour. Kupe Pa stands as a silent sentinel, a testament to the enduring legacy of the first Polynesian navigators who charted these waters. For generations, the local economy has been intrinsically linked to the sea, with fishing providing sustenance and livelihood. Today, while fishing boats still bob at their moorings, tourism has woven itself into the fabric of Opononi, drawing travellers with the promise of its laid-back charm and the allure of the water. The Waihopai River, a little further inland, contributes to the region's agricultural richness, though here, the dominant narrative remains that of the harbour, its waters reflecting the sky and the enduring spirit of the people who call Opononi home.

About This Opononi Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Opononi, Northland, New Zealand — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: -35.5, 173.4. Live weather conditions with current observations and a 7-day forecast are powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time New Zealand and world news feeds keep the page current, while an editorial description provides background on Opononi.

Opononi sits within the Northland Region. Location data is drawn from the GeoNames geographical database and verified by coordinates, ensuring the correct Opononi is identified even where the name is shared across multiple New Zealand localities.