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 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! (330 reviews)
Everything was exceptional.

Reviewed on 4 Mar 2026

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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$164 per night from 15 Mar to 16 Mar
NZ$164
15 Mar - 16 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! (47 reviews)
The room was large and clean. Bathroom and kitchenette were great. We had room 1 which is on the lower floor, nest to the entrance and under the part were the owners live. The large patio doors are about 2 feet from parking and that is your view. The back of the unit is the owners back yard so there ...

Reviewed on 26 Feb 2026

Opua Boutique Seaview Motel
Kingsgate Hotel Autolodge Paihia

Kingsgate Hotel Autolodge Paihia

3.5 out of 5
104 Marsden Road Paihia
The price is NZ$228 per night from 30 Mar to 31 Mar
NZ$228
30 Mar - 31 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this family-friendly hotel in Paihia. Enjoy free parking, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,005 reviews)
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Reviewed on 5 Mar 2026

Kingsgate Hotel Autolodge Paihia
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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! (330 reviews)
Everything was exceptional.

Reviewed on 4 Mar 2026

Lovely heritage 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! (732 reviews)
Hotel very attentive with information pre check-in and on arrival.

Reviewed on 22 Feb 2026

Sea Spray Suites
Stay Kerikeri Boutique Apartments and Studios

Stay Kerikeri Boutique Apartments and Studios

4 out of 5
136 Kerikeri Road Kerikeri Northland
Stay at this business-friendly aparthotel in Kerikeri. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a free airport shuttle. Popular attractions Fairy Pools and Pure Day ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (268 reviews)
The room was exactly what we needed. The host Bill was fabulous and nothing was too much trouble. Would definitely say again.

Reviewed on 3 Mar 2026

Stay Kerikeri Boutique Apartments and Studios
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Popular places to visit

Bay of Islands Marina

4.5/5(70 reviews)

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

Cape Reinga - the top of New Zealand where two oceans meet.

Far North New Zealand Tour Including 90 Mile Beach and Cape Reinga from Paihia

NZ$195
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Far North New Zealand Tour Including 90 Mile Beach and Cape Reinga from Paihia
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
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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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