The 10 Best Outdoor Activities in Opotiki, North Island

December 3, 2021 Marissa Gamble

Opotiki /ɔːpɔːˈtɪki/ (Māori: Ōpōtiki) is a small town in the eastern Bay of Plenty in the North Island of New Zealand. It houses the headquarters of the Opotiki District Council and comes under the Bay of Plenty Regional Council.
Restaurants in Opotiki

1. Motu Trails - Day Adventures

138 St John Street, Opotiki 3122 New Zealand +64 7-315 5864 [email protected] http://www.motucycletrails.com
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5.0 based on 24 reviews

Motu Trails - Day Adventures

We offer bike hire, shuttle service and budget accommodation alongside the Motu Trails one of NZCT's. Suitable for all ages hire a bike and ride the Dunes Trail. This 22klm return ride hugs the Pacific Ocean with views of the East Cape and beyond. For the more adventurous hire a MTB, take the shuttle and ride 2 hrs downhill through the bush clad Pakihi Track.

Reviewed By daharpers - Rotorua, New Zealand

We booked a shuttle with Ngaio from Motu Trails Ltd with short notice and she was very accommodating. The van was a nice modern unit and we had a good trip up to the start. The Pakihi Trail is downhill for most of the way and the scenery was spectacular. What a great day out!

2. Mighty Motu Bike Tours

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5.0 based on 4 reviews

Mighty Motu Bike Tours

Guided bike tours in the Eastern Bay of Plenty utilising the Motu Trails, part of Nga Haerenga, the New Zealand Cycle Way. Enjoy the stories associated with this land and share a home baked picnic in a special place. Suitable for ages 12+.

3. Waiotahe Beach

Waiotahi Beach Road, Opotiki New Zealand +64 7-315 4741 http://www.islandviewholiday.co.nz
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5.0 based on 62 reviews

Waiotahe Beach

Reviewed By Timtimwils81 - New Zealand, null

Very nice beach to swim at, very safe. Lifeguards were also on the beach every Sunday from Nov - Feb.

4. Motu Trails

Pakowhai ki Otutaopuku Bridge, Opotiki New Zealand [email protected] http://www.motutrails.co.nz
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5.0 based on 31 reviews

Motu Trails

The Dunes Trail is part of the Motu Trails Cycleway. It's a shared-use (bike, walk, run) trail that undulates 10km along the Pacific coast east of Opotiki. The riding is easy, the views sensational. Cruise just a few kilometres, or ride on to the Motu Road and Pakihi Track.

Reviewed By R298YWpetert

Well worth the effort if you are half fit and love back country bush and scenery. Started at Opotiki and rode Dunes trail then Motu road. Tougher first climb to Meremere Hilltop but pretty reasonable after that. Motu Village cafe well worth the visit - great service and home baking. The motu falls are nice but not spectacular. stayed at camp ground in Matawai in one room cabin - just fine for bikers!

5. Opotiki Golf Course

14 Fromow Road, Opotiki 3162 New Zealand +64 7-315 7415 [email protected] http://opotikigolf.co.nz
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Opotiki Golf Course

6. Motu Road

Old Coach Road, Opotiki New Zealand +64 7-315 3031 http://www.motutrails.co.nz
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4.5 based on 34 reviews

Motu Road

Reviewed By 874julie - Christchurch, New Zealand

We biked from near Motu back to Opotiki, staying overnight on 2-day cycle and stay packaged at Toatoa Farm. It was fantastic, from the wonderful shuttle ride with Maxine, to the trail Itself-misty, dense bush, and to Bob's no-nonsense humour. I highly recommend both the Trail, and the wonderful Toatoa Farmstay!

7. Motu Trails

Bridge Street, 70, Opotiki New Zealand http://www.themotutrails.co.nz/explore-the-trails/
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Motu Trails

Reviewed By Tess041 - Tauranga, New Zealand

We did the 18km return bike trip to Waiaua along the ocean (kids 10 & 12 and all on normal bikes, not ebikes). What a truly beautiful track, such a stunning part of the country and beach & surf the whole way along. Good track, nice board paths, up and down but nothing too strenuous. Lots of places to stop. Only grumble would be those blasted bikestops you have to go through as have to keep getting off your bike, pity there isn’t another way to keep the horses/motorbikes out. Would definitely do this trail again, and easy drive from Ohope where we were staying. Loved the bridge too. Would thoroughly recommend.

8. Motu River Jet Boat

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Motu River Jet Boat

9. Motu River Jet Tours

10. Motu Trails

138 St John Street., Opotiki New Zealand +64 7-315 5864 [email protected] https://www.motucycletrails.com/

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