Ohiwa Harbour – a vast aquatic playground
During your stay at Ohiwa Beach Holiday Park, you will be able to make the most of the beautiful Ohiwa harbour - right on your doorstep. It offers incredible wildlife, rich history, superb scenery and wonderful attractions in its 11km of ocean beach and 85km of shoreline.
Glow worms- Directly adjoining the Ohiwa Beach Holiday Park is a beautyful bush walk that at night leads to a large glow worm grotto just a short walk from your accommodation.
Located on the eastern shores of Ohiwa Harbour, Ohiwa Beach Holiday Park guests enjoy a range of aquatic activities from swimming and shellfish collecting to boating and fishing, all only metres from their Ohope Beach accommodation.
Fishing – Surfcast directly off the beach or into the harbour entrance. Snapper is caught here all year round and fishing charters can be arranged from Opotiki or Whakatane. The back country areas surrounding Ohiwa offer exceptional trout fishing. If just looking to know more about the marine environment marine life tours an award winning experience www.marinelifetours.com
Mountain Biking – The Motu trails offers four unique trails, from easy going Dune trails to the advanced downhill enthusiast option of the Pakihi track with other options including the Motu road trail and Loop trail. The Opotiki region has some of the best mountain biking on offer in New Zealand. For more infomation visit www.motutrails.co.nz .
Horse Riding – Opotiki is the rodeo capital of New Zealand and you can ride either on the beach or through the bush with the experienced team at East coast Equine www.eastcoastequine.co.nz
Golf – Enjoy a round of golf at Opotiki or Ohope Golf courses during your stay at Ohiwa Beach Holiday Park.
White Water Kayaking – White water kayaking is popular in the Motu and Waioeka rivers.
Arts & Crafts – Opotiki is becoming well known as a base for artists and crafts people who are inspired in their creative talents by the beauty of the surrounding countryside.
Historic Opotiki – Visit all or just some of the 26 historic buildings and places while in Opotiki. The Opotiki Museum had a new building open in December 2008 and is well worth visiting. All items have been collected locally and give a wonderful insight into the hardships of yesteryear.
Events – Opotiki Rodeo, Motu River Challenge, Mega Mud slide, fun unplugged and many more Opotiki annual events.
Boating – A two-lane, concrete boat ramp (easily accessible in all tides) allows you to take your boat out on the water for a day of fun and sunshine. Make use of water skiing lanes, or simply throw your line out and catch a few fish for dinner. Designated jet skiing areas are also available. Local fishing charters are available through Opotiki fishing adventures ph: 0272686190 or C-Breeze Fishing charters www.c-breeze.co.nz
Kayaking- Hire is available from the park or guilded tours are available through KG kayaks www.kgkayaks.co.nz
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