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Opito Bay
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Location
Opito Bay
New Zealand 3592
Quick Facts
Māori Meaning:
At the farthest end (of the headlands)
Proximity:
35 min (26 km) from Whitianga
3 hr 10 min (214 km) from Auckland
3 hr 10 min (214 km) from Auckland
Even the journey to Opito Bay is an adventure
With each twist and turn you are rewarded with some spectacular views out to the Mercury Islands and beyond. An annual pilgrimage of family and friends are attracted to these special places and their waters as they provide a great playground for swimming, snorkelling, diving and a raft of boating activities.
Opito Bay hosts some significant local Ngati Hei, Maori history at Opito Point headland Pa, which dates back to 1500. Opito Bay is now home to a very small resident population and visitors during summer who are accommodated in a raft of holiday homes ranging from modest to more upmarket.
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