BeachHidden gem
Opito Bay
Ōpito Bay, Waikato
A white-sand cove with a short pā walk and very few visitors.
- Cost
- Free
- Booking
- No need to book
- Time to allow
- 2 hours
On the east coast north of Kuaotunu, Opito Bay is a sheltered beach lined with pōhutukawa and holiday baches. A short climb to the old pā site above the bay gives wide views over the Mercury Islands. Fewer people reach here than the more famous Mercury Bay beaches.
Good to know
- Go at sunrise for the pā views
- Sealed road all the way
- No shops, bring snacks
- Best time
- Sunrise, or a calm summer afternoon
- Getting there
- Mostly sealed road from Kuaotunu, small car park by the bay
- Vehicles
- Campervans fine
- Dogs
- Dogs on a lead
Facilities
- Toilets
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