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Rich in history and heritage, Opua Marina
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Operating as New Zealand’s main port of entry, Opua Marina is a fabulous place to arrive and immediately take in the beauty of New Zealand. Located in the Bay of Islands, Opua Marina sits in a wonderful Mediterranean-like climate, just five minutes from Paihia. Just tie up at the breakwater for port of entry services. At the marina, you’ll find all the standard facilities with 235 berths, ranging from 10.5 to 27m. All berths include water and power. Maintenance services are just a two-minute walk away and you can even haul out if needed. There’s also the Opua Cruising Club next door, which has a great reputation catering to yachties. Anyone visiting Opua will spend time down at the marina. Opua Marina is a beautiful place to sit and forget about life, the marina is also the hub for departing cruises, day trips and sailing excursions through the 144 islands that litter the Bay of Islands. Regardless of your sailing experience, Opua offers the opportunity to get out into the Bay of Islands and really explore. There are boats for hire, (with captains), as well as organised excursions in sail schooners, taking advantage of the world famous fishing of the Bay of Islands.
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The Marina
The Bay of Islands has long been a meeting place of people and cultures. The teal and turquoise waters, the caramel beaches and the 144 emerald green islands which give this marine playground its name all provide a stunning visual backdrop against which visitors and residents alike gather to relax, explore, have fun and celebrate. The area is rich in history and heritage; this was where Māori and Europeans first met and mingled hundreds of years ago. The islands of the Bay are a holiday adventurers dream. Most are completely uninhabited, and almost all are littered with hidden beaches, where you can cast anchor, throw down a towel and spend the day basking in the sunshine, with the sand between your toes, and not another soul around. Few places can offer you your own choice of private beach every day for the duration of your holiday the Bay of Islands is one. Now it’s a cultural canvas, offering a myriad delightful insight into the way these two peoples, along with many others since, have melded to form today’s Aotearoa New Zealand. Whether you’re visiting for a short time or longer, and no matter what your interests and passions, the Bay of Islands has any number of stories waiting for you to tell.
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The Club
Located in the beautiful Bay of Islands, Opua Cruising Club is a fun and family-friendly yacht club where all are welcome. Come and join in with regular races and social evenings, or just pop into the Opua Cruising Club bar and bistro for delicious food and drinks at great prices. Opua Cruising Club are happy to welcome members back into the club under Delta Level 2, Opua Cruising Club will have a limit on the amount of people safely accommodate so come early, bring your mask, your bubble mates and keep a safe distance from other bubbles where possible. Bar open from 4.30 Bistro open from 5.30 Weds-Sunday inclusive. For comprehensive coverage of all activities please subscribe to our weekly emails. The Opua Cruising Club will be a year-round yacht club providing programs for its members, their families, and their guests. The Club will support and endorse boating and boating education and will provide social and recreational amenities that satisfy its membership. The Club will be family oriented and will maintain an inviting atmosphere that will encourage members to make it their first choice for entertaining their family, friends, and associates. The Club will strive to be the “preferred community” for its members.
The Resorts
The perfect base to explore Northland, Marina Cove is your gateway to its significant history, stunning scenery, ancient forests, endless hidden bays and beaches. Discover talented artists, delicious artisan food, fresh produce and locally produced wine. Watch the sun rise or set on your spacious private deck with views over the Opua Marina, Waikare Inlet and Kawakawa River entrance. Sip your complimentary local wine, or enjoy the BBQ and cook up your favourite summertime meal. Opua sleeps up to two guests. Take in the stunning vista on your spacious private deck with views towards Okiato and the Veronica Channel, while enjoying your complimentary bottle of local wine, or the freshly baked bread or pastries we deliver to your personal bakery box each morning. Spacious enough to sleep up to five guests, the three bedroom Okiato apartment delivers relaxing luxury.
