Why go
- Place in Northland Region, New Zealand.
- Served by Koheroa Airstrip.
History
Opua is a locality in the Bay of Islands, in the sub-tropical Northland Region of New Zealand. It is notable as the first port for overseas yachts arriving in the country after crossing the Pacific Ocean. In the original 1870s plans for the town, it was named Newport. The town of Paihia is nearby, and the small settlement of Te Haumi is in between.
Restaurants & places to go
Indian, Thai, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 16:00-21:30 · 15A York Street, Russell, 0202 · orderatgreensrussell.co.nz
Fish, Seafood, Restaurant · Opening hours: Tu-Su 12:00-21:00 Features: outdoor seating · 40 Marsden Road · jfcpaihia.co.nz
Burger, Indian, Pizza, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo,We-Su 10:30-21:30; Tu 17:00-21:30 Features: step-free access · 45 Gillies Street, 0210 · yantrakawakawa.co.nz
Tapas, Burger, Seafood, Restaurant · Opening hours: Su,Tu-Fr 13:00-24:00; Sa 13:00-24:30 · 50 Marsden Road · tipsyoysterandco.nz
Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Su 08:00-16:00 · 2 Kings Road, Paihia, 0200 · elcafe.co.nz
Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 18:00-22:00 · 76 Marsden Road, Paihia, 0200 · terrarestaurant.co.nz
Steak House, Burger, Fish And Chips, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 09:00-21:00 Features: outdoor seating · 69 Marsden Road, Paihia, 0200
Pizza, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 12:00-21:00
Sushi, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 08:00-15:00
Fish And Chips, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 11:00-20:30 · 39 Williams Road
Coffee Shop, Cafe · Features: outdoor seating · 5 The Strand, Russell, 0202 · visitheritage.co.nz
Thai, Restaurant · Thai restaurant · 78 Marsden Road, Paihia, 0200
Sandwich, Fish And Chips, Mediterranean, Restaurant · Sandwich/Fish And Chips restaurant
Kebab, Fast Food · Kebab fast food
Chinese, Restaurant · Chinese restaurant
Japanese, Restaurant · Japanese restaurant
Bubble Tea, Cafe · Bubble Tea cafe
Italian, Restaurant · Italian restaurant
Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 05:00-17:00; Su,PH 06:00-16:00 Features: outdoor seating, step-free access
Ice Cream · Features: step-free access
Indian, Restaurant · Indian restaurant · 96 Marsden Road, Paihia, 0200 · greenspahiaindian.co.nz
Burger, Tacos, Steak, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 10:00-23:00 · 76 Marsden Road · tipsyoysterandco.nz
Cafe · Features: outdoor seating · 25 Tau Henare Drive, Waitangi, 0293 · waitangi.org.nz
Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 08:00-21:00 · 6B Marsden Road, Paihia, 0200 · thebluedoorpaihia.co.nz
Pizza, Fast Food · Pizza fast food
Sushi, Restaurant · Sushi restaurant
Fish And Chips, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Su 11:30-18:30 Features: step-free access
Coffee Shop, Cafe · Opening hours: Tu-Su 07:30-15:00 Features: outdoor seating, vegetarian options
Thai, Restaurant · Features: outdoor seating, takeaway
Kebab, Fast Food · Kebab fast food
Fast Food · fast food
Ice Cream · ice cream
Indian, Restaurant · Indian restaurant
Burger, Pizza, Restaurant · Features: vegetarian options · Marsden Road
Cafe · Features: outdoor seating · 86 Marsden Road, Paihia, 0200 · facebook.com
Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Tu 08:00-14:00; We-Th 08:00-22:00; Fr-Su 08:00-11:00; Sa 14:00-22:00; Su 14:00-23:00 Features: outdoor seating · 16 Kings Road,… · thehideoutpaihia.business.site
Sushi, Restaurant · Sushi restaurant
Fish And Chips, Fish, Burger, Fast Food · Fish And Chips/Fish fast food · 68 Marsden Road, Paihia, 0200
Coffee Shop, Cafe · Coffee Shop cafe · Long Beach Road
Ice Cream · ice cream
Burger, Grill, Sausage, Steak House, American, Bagel, Donut, Chicken, Fish And Chips, Restaurant · Burger/Grill restaurant · Williams Road
Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Su 07:00-14:00 · 17 York Street, Russell, 0202
Restaurant · restaurant · 96 Marsden Road, Paihia, 0200 · swordfish.co.nz
Fish And Chips, Fast Food · Features: step-free access
Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Su 08:00-15:00
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Airports
Kerikeri Airport (KKE) 19 km to the centre
Kerikeri, NTL, NZ — Indoor waiting areas, but some gates board by bus or on foot across the apron — plan for the weather on the day. ✈ 1 airline (Air New Zealand) · direct flights to 1 destination incl. Auckland (OpenFlights route data).
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 1 airline, 1 direct destination
- Air New Zealand NZ (BEH, Dash 8-300) · 1 route: Auckland*
Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.
Kaikohe Airport (KKO) 31 km to the centre
Kaikohe, NTL, NZ — Indoor waiting area, but you walk out to the aircraft to board — bring an umbrella or a coat if the forecast is poor.
Toots Airstrip 7.8 km to the centre
Kawakawa, NTL, NZ
Waitotehoanga Airstrip 17 km to the centre
Maromaku, NTL, NZ
Getting there by ferry
Opua Ferry Ramp
Ferry terminal · 0.4 km from the centre
Okiato Ferry Ramp
Ferry terminal · 0.9 km from the centre
Paihia Wharf
Ferry terminal · 4.2 km from the centre · FNDC
Russell Wharf
Ferry terminal · 5.7 km from the centre · FNDC
Otehei bay wharf
Ferry terminal · 15 km from the centre
Opua - Okiato Vehicular Ferry
Ferry route · Far North District Council
Paihia - Russell Passenger Ferry
Ferry route
Opua - Waikare Water Taxi
Ferry route
Where to stay
1290 Paihia Road, Paihia 0200, New Zealand · paihiatop10.co.nz
923 Paihia Road, Paihia 0272, New Zealand
24 Franklin Street, Opua 0200, New Zealand · opuamotel.co.nz
Where things are
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When to go
Tourist season
October – March
The warmer, longer-day half of the southern-hemisphere year.
Shoulder season
April – May, September
Milder and quieter, with better value.
Worth avoiding
June – August
The southern winter — check local conditions before travelling.
Getting there & around
Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Koheroa Airstrip; 4 other airports serve the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By water: 5 ferry terminals within 20 km (nearest: Opua Ferry Ramp, 0.4 km); routes include Opua - Okiato Vehicular Ferry, Paihia - Russell Passenger Ferry, Opua - Waikare Water Taxi.
Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Opua, NZ. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.
Trains & rail
National rail
Coaches & shuttles
Intercity coach
Intercity coach