Ōhope Beach, voted NZs most loved beach, is only 6km from Whakatane and offers the walker, bather, surfie or fisherman 11 kms of uninterrupted, white, Pacific beach sand.
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Welcome to Ōhope Beach, voted New Zealand's most loved beach, is only 6km from Whakatane and offers the walker, bather, surfie or fisherman 11 kms of uninterrupted, white, Pacific beach sand.
Below you will find information about Ōhope Beach from business opportunities to education and health services.
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LOCAL ATTRACTIONS
Ōhope Beach has a wide range of natural attractions. Bush walks, diving, exploring the many reserves in the area and much more!
OHIWA HARBOUR
Plenty of opportunities for activities including sightseeing, walks, fishing, kayaking, and more. Ohiwa Harbour is the place to be!
RECREATIONAL FACILITIES
The recreational facilities showcase the natural attractions of the area. Reserves, Walks, beaches, wildlife, history, culture and much more.
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BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES
Ohope Beach is know for it's tourism and natural attractions. The busiest time for the region is the summer season around Christmas and New Years Eve where the population swells.
EDUCATION IN OHOPE BEACH
Ohope Beach has a variety of Education facilities from Pre-school, Home-based Childcare and Primary School. For all you need to know about Education in Ohope Beach click on the links below.
EXPLORE THE EAST CAPE
Explore The East Cape is a comprehensive source of information covering many regions of the East Coast including Kawerau, Whakatane, Ohope Beach, Opotiki, East Cape, Gisborne, Wairoa and Napier. It is an invaluable tool for any tourist travelling in this region. For sheer natural beauty, magnificent scenery and many places of historical significance the East Cape District is unparalleled anywhere in New Zealand. Welcome to the East Cape, you are now officially “off-the-beaten-track”
GOOGLE STREET VIEW OHOPE BEACH ATTRACTIONS
Take a virtual tour of some of Whakatane and Ohope Beach's local natural attractions with Google Street Views. Get a 360 degree virtual tour of some of the Whakatāne District's most popular and spectacular destinations including Whakaari White Island, Moutohorā Whale Island, Tauwhare Pā, Ngā Tapuwae o Toi walking track, Ohope Wharf and more.
HEALTH SERVICES IN OHOPE BEACH
You can find a range of Health Services in Ohope Beach. You will find a pharmacy with all the over the counter medicines, advice and other health products you might need while staying at Ohope Beach. Need to see a doctor? Ohope Beach has GP's as well as natural health practitioners who are available to help you.
LIVING HISTORY OF OHOPE BEACH
The iwi (Māori tribes) of the Ohope Beach area are Ngati Awa, Whakatohea, Upokorehe and Tuhoe. Ōhiwa has always been a main food resource for many tribes with an abundance of seafood to harvest.
OHOPE BEACH SURF CAMERA
Want to check the surf conditions at Ohope Beach? Take a look at the Ohope Beach Surf Camera for live weather conditions.
The surf cam is situated at Ohope Beach's West End, a popular surf spot for locals and visitors.
Save money, gas and the environment - check the cam!
Click here to view the Ohope Surf Cam.
RETIREMENT IN OHOPE BEACH
Retirement at Ohope Beach can be as busy or relaxing as you want it to be, all by the beach.
There are a number of accommodation options available, from renting units, to purchasing homes for your retirement. Speak to a real estate professional at Ohope Beach who can help you find what you are looking for.
For Retirement Village and care options see the information below.
SPORTS CLUBS AND SOCIETIES
Here you can find contact details, website links and information about local sporting clubs, societies, community organisations and support groups in Ohope Beach. Ohope Beach is host to many sports clubs and societies. Sports events are often taking place at the beach and other areas of Ohope including fishing, adventure races, triathlons and more.
Whatever the season, if you are looking for something active or just prefer to relax with others of the same interest, there's a local club or society waiting for you to call.