Visit Ōpōtiki

Welcome to Ōpōtiki

With natural wonders, rich history and culture Ōpōtiki, located in the Eastern Bay of Plenty is the perfect place for adventure.

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Nau mai, haere mai ki Ōpōtiki, Takutai na taiao!

Welcome to Ōpōtiki, coast by nature!

Ōpōtiki is the perfect place to stop, relax and explore. Surrounded by pristine beaches, rivers and forests, rich in culture and history, everything is on your doorstep in this beautiful small town.

Ōpōtiki is the ideal stop along State Highway 2 and the gateway to your journey around East Cape - State Highway 35. Ōpōtiki also offers excellent business opportunities, and a superb lifestyle.

Things to do

There is so much on offer

Motu Trails

Head deep into the east of New Zealand’s North Island and discover the Dunes Trail, Pakihi Track, Motu Road Trail, and Rere Falls Trail! Whether you are wanting an easy bike ride or walk with family or friends, a back-country mountain bike or trail run, or a multi-day bike-packing journey between Ōpōtiki in the Bay of Plenty and Tairāwhiti/Gisborne, you will find it here.

Hukutaia Domain

Hukutaia Domain is 4.5 hectares of native bush remnant, featuring ancient Puriri trees, mighty Tawa, and many varieties of ferns, moses and fungi. It provides a glimpse of how the local area looked before culitvation of the land changed the landscape.

State Highway 35

Although "highway" is perhaps a generous term; it is more like a grand voyage of winding roads that takes you to some of the most untouched parts of the country.

Golf

This picturesque 18-hole golf course with its unique 70-par layout situated on gently rolling hillside overlooking Ōpōtiki Township offers readily accessible and pressure free golf for players of all levels.

Outdoors

The Ōpōtiki district is a paradise for outdoor sports, including hunting, fishing and kayaking with good access and a wide range of locations.

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Even more things to do

There's just so much

History and culture

Ōpōtiki has a long and rich history dating back long before Europeans arrived on the land.

Getting here

There are many ways to get to Ōpōtiki,

Working Holiday

If you are a woofer, working holiday visitor or simple having a break from your usual office job there are many seasonal jobs in Ōpōtiki.

Moving to Ōpōtiki

If you are looking to make a move, Ōpōtiki is an ideal location bringing together the perfect work/life balance.

Our Sister-City

Ōpōtiki's sister city is called Xinyu, located in Jiangxi Province, China.

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