Activities Guidebook for Opotiki/Ohope/Whakatane
Parks & Nature
Easy walk amongst native bush and Nikau Palms where you can view Kereru the Native Wood Pigeons and the famous burial tree.
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Hukutaia Domain
669 Woodlands RdEasy walk amongst native bush and Nikau Palms where you can view Kereru the Native Wood Pigeons and the famous burial tree.
Just before this Holiday Park there is a short bush walk to view Glow worms. Wear good shoes and take a torch.
Ohiwa Beach Holiday Park
380 Ohiwa Harbour RdJust before this Holiday Park there is a short bush walk to view Glow worms. Wear good shoes and take a torch.
This is a fantastic walk up to the top of a Pa Site from Bryants Beach Road (drive to the end and look for the signposted carpark) or start at the other side of the hill from the carpark just before the Ohiwa Beach Camp Ground (there are glow-worms accessible from this side) You can walk right over the top and back along the beach to do a full loop.
Onekawa Te Mawhai Regional Park
20 Bryans RoadThis is a fantastic walk up to the top of a Pa Site from Bryants Beach Road (drive to the end and look for the signposted carpark) or start at the other side of the hill from the carpark just before the Ohiwa Beach Camp Ground (there are glow-worms accessible from this side) You can walk right over the top and back along the beach to do a full loop.
Great Beach, New Cycle Trail from the Carpark at Waiotahe Drifts Boulevard to the Pipi Beds picnic area at the western end. Great swimming and fishing and stunning views.
Waiotahe Beach
Great Beach, New Cycle Trail from the Carpark at Waiotahe Drifts Boulevard to the Pipi Beds picnic area at the western end. Great swimming and fishing and stunning views.
One of the best beaches in New Zealand. That's why we live here. Has everything, driftwood, pohutukawas, good fairly safe swimming beach with good waves for boogie boarding and surfing, shellfish, fishing, long walks, gorgeous sunrises and sunsets.
Waiotahe Beach
One of the best beaches in New Zealand. That's why we live here. Has everything, driftwood, pohutukawas, good fairly safe swimming beach with good waves for boogie boarding and surfing, shellfish, fishing, long walks, gorgeous sunrises and sunsets.
Sightseeing
Drive to Bryants Beach and take the hiking track up to the top of the hill to view the surrounding esturies and across to Ohope, Whale Island and White Island. The view is worth the effort to get there.
Onekawa Pa
Drive to Bryants Beach and take the hiking track up to the top of the hill to view the surrounding esturies and across to Ohope, Whale Island and White Island. The view is worth the effort to get there.
Waioeka River
Historical Wakoeka Bridge there is a short walk to view the bridge and river.
Take Ohiwa Beach Road and check out Bryants Beach then drive over the hill on Ohiwa Harbour Road on to Ohiwa Beach Road and the Ohiwa Campground (there is a walking track near here if your keen) then drive back to Reeves Road and on to the Ohiwa Loop Road and then Ruatuna Road back onto State Highway 2. Great harbour views.
Ohiwa Harbour Road
Ohiwa Harbour RoadTake Ohiwa Beach Road and check out Bryants Beach then drive over the hill on Ohiwa Harbour Road on to Ohiwa Beach Road and the Ohiwa Campground (there is a walking track near here if your keen) then drive back to Reeves Road and on to the Ohiwa Loop Road and then Ruatuna Road back onto State Highway 2. Great harbour views.
Entertainment & Activities
Stunning bike ride over the bridge and out along the sand dunes towards Tirohanga and the start of the Motu Trails. Give yourself a couple of hours as you might want to stop for an icecream at the garage before you return back to town. Bikes can be hired in town.
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Motu Trails: Dunes Trail start
memorial parkStunning bike ride over the bridge and out along the sand dunes towards Tirohanga and the start of the Motu Trails. Give yourself a couple of hours as you might want to stop for an icecream at the garage before you return back to town. Bikes can be hired in town.
Motu Trails Ltd
138 St John StMotu Trail Bike Hire
Transport to Motu or Pakahi Bike Ride start
KG Kayaks
93 Kutarere Wharf RdKayak Hire and Tours
Motu Trails Hire and Shuttle
75-77 Church StShop with Bikes for Hire in Main Street of Opotiki
De Luxe Theatre
127 Church StOld Fashioned 30 seat Movie Theatre with Films showing Daily
Motu River Jet
Motu BridgeJet Boat trips up the Motu River
Shopping
Opotiki has a New World for groceries, 3 Petrol Stations, 2 Pharmacies, a Sporting goods and clothing store, Mitre 10 Hardware store, Paper Plus book store, lots of 2nd hand shops, Maori Arts and Crafts store worth a visit and other local craft stores, an Organic Shop, 2 Appliance shops, lots of bakeries, 3 Medical Centres, among other shops
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Opotiki
Opotiki has a New World for groceries, 3 Petrol Stations, 2 Pharmacies, a Sporting goods and clothing store, Mitre 10 Hardware store, Paper Plus book store, lots of 2nd hand shops, Maori Arts and Crafts store worth a visit and other local craft stores, an Organic Shop, 2 Appliance shops, lots of bakeries, 3 Medical Centres, among other shops
Great place with 2 x Children's Playgrounds, Surfing Beach at West End, Little shopping centre with Art Shop/Gallery and nice shop selling clothing, jewellery and decor items, Moxi and Quay Cafes and the popular Cadera Mexican restaurant - good for a wander on a sunny day.
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Ohope Beach
Great place with 2 x Children's Playgrounds, Surfing Beach at West End, Little shopping centre with Art Shop/Gallery and nice shop selling clothing, jewellery and decor items, Moxi and Quay Cafes and the popular Cadera Mexican restaurant - good for a wander on a sunny day.
Main Street Whaktane has some good shops and also the hub on your way out of Whakatane has the larger retail stores.
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Whakatane
Main Street Whaktane has some good shops and also the hub on your way out of Whakatane has the larger retail stores.
Essentials
New World Opotiki
19 Bridge StPetrol Station but it's cheaper at Waiotahi Self Serve Garage before you get to Opotiki from Whakatane.
Caltex
101 Saint John StreetPetrol Station but it's cheaper at Waiotahi Self Serve Garage before you get to Opotiki from Whakatane.
Gull Opotiki
58 Bridge StPetrol Station
Drinks & Nightlife
Nice for a drink on a warm afternoon. Across the road from the only other bars in Whakatane and there are many eateries around the same street so take your pick.
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Whakatane Hotel & The Craic Irish Pub
79 The StrandNice for a drink on a warm afternoon. Across the road from the only other bars in Whakatane and there are many eateries around the same street so take your pick.