Opua Travel Guide

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Bay of Islands, New Zealand. Panoramic view of yachts moored off the coast at Opua
Bay of Islands, New Zealand. Panoramic view of yachts moored off the coast at Opua
New Zealand, Bay of Islands, Opua, aerial view over yachts and liner
Car ferry crossing in Opua, Northland, New Zealand. 6 January 2024
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Opua Boutique Seaview Motel

Opua Boutique Seaview Motel

3 out of 5
24 Franklin Street Opua Bay of Islands
The price is NZ$169 per night from 6 Mar to 7 Mar
NZ$169
6 Mar - 7 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this motel in Opua. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a garden. Popular attractions Paihia Beach and Bay of Islands Marina are located nearby.
9/10 Wonderful! (46 reviews)
Room was exceptionally clean and comfortable. The staff were friendly and welcoming.

Reviewed on 26 Jan 2026

Opua Boutique Seaview Motel
Lovely heritage accommodation

Lovely heritage accommodation

Opua Opua
Stay at this beach apartment in Opua. Enjoy a beach locale, laundry facilities and patios. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (217 reviews)
Yes abd yes. Both were great

Reviewed on 7 Feb 2026

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Lovely heritage accommodation
Wow Idyllic restful beach front accommodation

Wow Idyllic restful beach front accommodation

Opua Bay of Islands
Stay at this apartment in Opua. Enjoy a beach locale, laundry facilities and balconies. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property condition in their ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (193 reviews)
We had a wonderful stay in Opua. The apartment was beautifully furnished, comfortable, and spotless. The view from the verandah was absolutely stunning — we never wanted to leave!

Reviewed on 7 Feb 2026

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Wow Idyllic restful beach front accommodation
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Lovely heritage accommodation

Lovely heritage accommodation

Opua Opua
Stay at this beach apartment in Opua. Enjoy a beach locale, laundry facilities and patios. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (217 reviews)
Yes abd yes. Both were great

Reviewed on 7 Feb 2026

Lovely heritage accommodation
Wow Idyllic restful beach front accommodation

Wow Idyllic restful beach front accommodation

Opua Bay of Islands
Stay at this apartment in Opua. Enjoy a beach locale, laundry facilities and balconies. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property condition in their ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (193 reviews)
We had a wonderful stay in Opua. The apartment was beautifully furnished, comfortable, and spotless. The view from the verandah was absolutely stunning — we never wanted to leave!

Reviewed on 7 Feb 2026

Wow Idyllic restful beach front accommodation
Sea Spray Suites

Sea Spray Suites

4 out of 5
138 Marsden Road Paihia
Stay at this beach aparthotel in Paihia. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions Paihia Beach and Te Ti Bay are located ...
9/10 Wonderful! (728 reviews)
Room was spotless. Staff were great.. Had everything we needed.

Reviewed on 30 Jan 2026

Sea Spray Suites
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Popular places to visit

Bay of Islands Marina

Explore the waterfront in Opua with a trip to Bay of Islands Marina. You can enjoy the restaurants while in the area.

Bay of Islands Marina

Activities

Tall Ship Sailing in the Bay of Islands

Bay of Islands Tall Ship Sundowner Sailing

NZ$99
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Bay of Islands Tall Ship Sundowner Sailing
Paihia/Russell: Hole in the Rock & Bay of Islands Cruise

From Paihia: Hole in the Rock Cruise & Island Tour: 3 Hour

NZ$145
per adult
88% of travellers recommend
From Paihia: Hole in the Rock Cruise & Island Tour: 3 Hour
Haruru Waterfalls and Glow Worm Caves Tour

Haruru Waterfalls and Glow Worm Caves Tour

NZ$175
per adult
Haruru Waterfalls and Glow Worm Caves Tour
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Reviews of Opua

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2/5 - Disappointing

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Ferries run 6.00am (but start engines at 5.30am) and run until 10.00pm. Once they stopped guys came and started jet washing and scraping the wharf slipway - at 11pm.... right outside the room. Very Noisy. Hard to sleep

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