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Opito Point Pā
Opito Bay, Waikato
A one hour return to a pā site with views of the Mercury Islands.
- Cost
- Free
- Booking
- No need to book
- Time to allow
- 60 min

A pleasant hour-long return walk up Opito Point Historic Reserve to a pā site with wide views of the Mercury Islands.
Good to know
- Bring a layer, it's exposed at the top
- Pair with a swim at Opito Bay
- Getting there
- Short walk from the road end or car park; DOC lists it as 1 hr return (easiest).
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