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Things to Do in Opotiki

Things to see and do in Opotiki, Opotiki highlights, Opotiki activities and attractions, and points of interest in Opotiki - the Jasons Opotiki Things to Do Guide is your complete guide to sightseeing in Opotiki.

  • White Island
    New Zealand's only active volcanic island is located 48km offshore, and has an impressive gannet colony. Boat, plane and helicopter tours are available from the town and it's possible to walk right up to the main crater.
  • Adventure Sports
    Options include kayaking on the Waioeka River with Waioeka Kayaks and horse trekking with Tirohanga Beach Treks and Bay of Plenty Horse Treks (Maraenui). Jetboating trips (Motu River Jetboat) run down the wild Motu River, which flows through the hills east of Opotiki.
  • Hiona St Stephen's Anglican Church
    This historic church was built in 1864 by the Reverend Carl Volkner. He was murdered in his church a year later after local Maori found he had acted as a government spy.
  • Opotiki Museum
    Located at 123 Church Street, the museum specialises in agricultural implements and also contains domestic and military bric-a-brac, and early photos.
  • Hukutaia & Waioeka Domains
    The town's two main reserves. Hukutaia has one of the country's best collections of native and endangered plants, and contains an ancient puriri tree thought to be about 2000 years old. There is a good lookout over Waioeka Valley and some short rainforest tracks.
  • Waioeka Gorge Scenic Reserve
    Located east of the town en route to Gisborne, this beautiful bush-clad reserve offers some excellent walking trails.
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  • Hicks Bay Motel Lodge, Hicks Bay Motels & Motor Lodges
    Hicks Bay Motel Lodge
    Hicks Bay Motel Lodge is located in the town of Hicks Bay which is 2hrs from Gisborne. It has 40 ground floor units overlooking Hicks Bay waterways and guests can choose from 12 self-contained motels and 25 hotel rooms. Hicks...
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  • Magnolia Court Motel, Opotiki Motels & Motor Lodges
    Magnolia Court Motel
    Central location. 13 spacious ground floor units (including 3 new units opened 2006): 6 studio sleep 1-3; 6x1brm sleep 1-5, 1x2brm family unit sleeps 2-7; 2 units with access facilities. 7 units have kitchen facilities with...
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  • Eastland Pacific Motor Lodge, Opotiki Motels & Motor Lodges
    Eastland Pacific Motor Lodge
    Eastland Pacific Motor Lodge is located in Opotiki in the eastern Bay of Plenty. It has 13 spacious ground floor units and guests can choose from 6 studio, 4x1brm or 3x2brm. It is situated 1.5km to golf course and 2km to safe...
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