Opito Bay New Zealand

Opito Bay New Zealand. Opito Bay Beach on Coromandel Peninsula, New Zealand Stock Image Image of island, hiking 64955059 We took a picnic by on the beach, took a little hike on the hill, then went back home to Whitanga But it is worth making the effort to drive out and enjoy the serenity of the area

Opito Bay is located in the South Pacific on the North island and ranks the 8th among 43 beaches of the Waikato region This is a long, sandy beach, with 196 steps on the southeast end that zigzag up to a pa site with pits and terraces

View of Opito Bay and beach near Whitianga village along Coromandel East Coast, New Zealand

Opito Bay is a little bit out of the way compared to some of the other popular spots in the Coromandel At Opito Bay take a 10 minute walk along the beach from the car park to view the Opito Point headland pa where earthworks are mainly intact and can be clearly viewed Over the last 120 years of European history, it has grown from two farms in the early 1900's through a unique camping destination for the more intrepid in the 1960's to its current status as a settlement with around 12 permanent resident families and around.

Opito Bay Beach on Coromandel Peninsula, New Zealand Stock Image Image of island, hiking 64955059. Take care walking through the long grass due to the uneven terrain. Track Description: 957 Black Jack Rd, Kuaotunu, 70 min/58 km east of town, partly on gravel (dogs okay but not to Crayfish Bay) - 3-hr/9-km return

Opito Bay Salt Co. The beach extends over a considerable length, offering a tranquil retreat for visitors. We took a picnic by on the beach, took a little hike on the hill, then went back home to Whitanga