Sights & Activities

AAA Jet Boating, We wish to share our history on a scenic 75 minute cruising tour or jetboat 8km and Kayak 8km. Stationed at the Motu River from 1st December - 31st April. Winter trips by arrangement Motu River POA. Phone: 027 686 6489 Heremia & Hinemihi.

Golf, The attractive Opotiki golf course and testing par 70 course is situated at the western end of Waioeka Bridge. Visiting players welcome at all times. Fromow Rd, Opotiki From $20. Phone: 07 315 7415.

Gym, Feel like a work out while you are in Opotiki? Experience an encouraging fitness class or attend at your leisure. Contact us to find out your options. Northern end, St John Street, Opotiki Dependant on option chosen. Email: norak@odc.govt.nz. Phone: 027 7170 169 Nora.

Heli Fishing and Hunting Adventures, Fly until you get what you want with some of the best, most experienced bush pilots in New Zealand. Ground and Aerial hunting - year round Opotiki Tailored to your package. Email: alex@centralhelicopters.co.nz. Phone: 07 315 5617 Alex.

High Tide Experiences Adventure Activities, High Tide experiences offer a broad range of activities from Coasteering, Tubing to Surf Casting. If your desire is not included in the activities ask as they are more than happy to tailor a pack to suit your needs. Opotiki Various dependant on activity. Email: cymrykiwi@yahoo.co.nz. Phone: 07 315 5772 or 027 214 6476.

Hiona St Stephen's Anglican Church, Viewing Inside Church BAO. The church of Hiona was completed by Reverend Carl Volkner, of the church Missionary Society, who first came to Opotiki in 1859. It remains one of the few links with the missionary period of Diocese, a reminder of the tumultuous times before Europeans settled in Opotiki, and the devastating calamities that can occur when different races and cultures meet. Northern End, Church Street, Opotiki Free. Phone: 07 315 3031.

Maqueta Fishing Charters, Game or Bottom Fishing Opotiki POA. Email: barry.mcphee@xtra.co.nz. Phone: 07 315 6179 or 0274 543 727 Barry.

Mega Mud Slide, Fun Unplugged features the Mega Mud Slide; the countries longest, fastest, most slippery and twistiest purpose built mud slide ever. Over 80 metres of full speed fun and mud.

Motu River Jetboat Tours, A part day scenic adventure with the Motu Rivers original Jetboat Company. Full commentary and short bush walk. Suitable for all ages. Available daily by booking only Motu River POA. Phone: 07 325 2735 Neville.

Opotiki Museum, Come see A Journey In To The Past at the Opotiki Heritage & Agricultural Museum also the Shalfoon & Francis Old Grocery and Hardware Store established 1870. 123 Church Street, Opotiki Adults $5. Email: ohas@xtra.co.nz. Phone: 07 315 5193.

Opotiki Skate Park, The Opotiki SK8 Park is filled with obstacles for beginners and professionals, a small and huge bowl, handrails, banks, ledges, funboxes and quarter pipes. Lights till 9pm winter and 10pm summer. Potts Avenue, Opotiki Free. Email: mikeh@odc.govt.nz.

R.E.A.F Recreating Enhanced Areas for Fish, Spend a few hours with REAF and help build a community reef. Explore our fishing future. 60 St John Street, Opotiki $160 Adult - $100 8 - 16 year olds. Email: reaf@xnet.co.nz. Phone: 027 3504 910 or 07 315 5831.

Shalfoon and Francis Grocery Store Museum, The Shalfoon & Francis Museum displays a vast collection of social history items while the old grocery store sells old fashioned items, lollies, aprons, teacosies etc.Enjoy a nostalgic journey when you come to the Opotiki Museum. Church Street, Opotiki Included in Opotiki Museum entry fee. Email: ohas@xtra.co.nz. Phone: 07 315 5169.

Starlight Horse Treks, Guided tours on reliable horses. Ride along a beautiful beach, lined with Pohutukawa trees, or up a scenic river. Opotiki Children $20p/hr, Adults $30p/hr, $120p/day. Phone: 07 315 5116 or 027 4144 483 (Jenny).

Stroos Tours, Stroos offer a full range of tours around NZ, From a 19 day North & South Island tour to a day tour of Opotiki. Explore NZ with stroos via car or cruise ship. We will tailor a package to suit you. 90 Gault Road, RD1 Opotiki Email: wstroosnijder@xtra.co.nz. Phone: 07 315 7778.

Summer Festival, Unplug your family and reboot! Old fashioned, affordable, family fun with the OpotikiCoast Fun Unplugged Festival 2008/09. There’s a full programme of activities and events available for you and your family. Everything from eeling trips, inter-camp tug o’ war championships, raft races, surfing , go carts scary burma trails and concerts.