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Delve into Opua in New Zealand
Opua in the region of Northland with its 360 residents is located in New Zealand - some 414 mi or ( 666 km ) North of Wellington , the country's capital .
Local time in Opua is now 04:05 AM (Friday) . The local timezone is named " Pacific/Auckland " with a UTC offset of 13 hours. Depending on your mobility, these larger destinations might be interesting for you: Waikare, Waihaha, Tapuhi, Rawhiti, and Puketona. While being here, you might want to check out Waikare . We discovered some clip posted online . Scroll down to see the most favourite one or select the video collection in the navigation. Are you curious about the possible sightseeing spots and facts in Opua ? We have collected some references on our attractions page.
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Ocean's Calling
After 6 months we are back on OM...finally ! But...things didn't go quite as we planned. After six weeks of hard work getting the boat ready to sail we found some major problems. But as Buddha said: A ..
Saltshaker Deep Sea Fishing
Salt Shaker charter fishing offers its customers the extreme game fishing experience in the Bay of Islands, New Zealand. Choosing the right location, right skipper & right vessel is the key to deep se ..
Dune Rider - Day trip to Cape Reinga, Northland, New Zealand
Discover scenic Northland on our purpose-built off road vehicle. Visit gumdiggers park, spiritual Cape Reinga, drive along 90 Mile Beach, boogie board down massive sand dunes then stop at Mangonui fis ..
Sea Beds Backpackers Paihia, Northland
Seabeds Backpackers is up-market hostel, newly opened and providing a touch of luxury at a budget price in Paihia, Bay of Islands, Northland. Just a few steps to Ti Bay, Paihia's beautiful beach, and ..
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Interesting facts about this location
Opua
Opua is a locality in the Bay of Islands, in the sub-tropical Northland Region of New Zealand. It is notable as the first port for overseas yachts arriving in the country after crossing the Pacific Ocean. In the original 1870s plans for the town, it was named Newport. The town of Paihia is nearby, and the small settlement of Te Haumi is in between. The population of Opua West and Opua East combined was 612 in the 2006 Census, an increase of 60 from 2001.
Located at -35.32 174.12 (Lat./Long.); Less than 0 km away
R. Tucker Thompson
The R. Tucker Thompson is a gaff rigged tops’l schooner based in Opua, Bay of Islands, New Zealand. She is operated as a non-for profit charitable trust and owned by the R. Tucker Thompson Sail Training Trust. The mission of the trust is “Learning for Life through the Sea”. The ship is used for tourism day sails in the Bay of Islands from October through April and for sail training activities between May and September.
Located at -35.32 174.12 (Lat./Long.); Less than 0 km away
Okiato
Okiato or Old Russell is a small holiday spot in the Bay of Islands, New Zealand, seven km south of present-day Russell. It was New Zealand's first national capital, for a short time from 1840 to 1841, before the seat of government was moved to Auckland. The car ferry across the Bay of Islands, the main tourist access to Russell, runs between Okiato and Opua.
Located at -35.30 174.12 (Lat./Long.); Less than 1 km away
Te Haumi
Te Haumi is a settlement south-east of Paihia and north-west of Opua in the Bay of Islands area of Northland Region, New Zealand.
Located at -35.30 174.10 (Lat./Long.); Less than 2 km away
Kawakawa River
The Kawakawa River is a river of the Northland Region of New Zealand's North Island. It flows predominantly east, its estuary forming part of the Veronica Channel at the southern end of the Bay of Islands.
Located at -35.33 174.10 (Lat./Long.); Less than 2 km away
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