Ōhope Beach

Kayaking

Kayak hire - KG Kayaks

Ideal for beginners and family groups, you can explore the beautiful and sheltered Ohiwa Harbour, with its many islands and wonderful bird life. After a comprehensive safety briefing and instruction you'll be ready to head off on a bespoke adventure.

Kayaking

Kayaking - Ohiwa Beach Holiday Park

Explore the beautiful Ohiwa harbour by Kayak. We have single or double kayaks for hire where you can enjoy a tranquil afternoon kayaking on Ohiwa Harbour.

Outdoor Lovers, Cycling & Mountain Biking, Experiences, Free Activities, Tours

Motu Trails

Discover Motu Trails — one of the Great Rides on The New Zealand Cycle Trail.

Volcanic/Geothermal, Kayaking, Sailing, Other Wildlife

KG Kayaks - Whale Island

Whale Island is 9km off the Whakatane coast and it’s a kayaking paradise. After sailing out to the island, we enjoy two hours of paddling and visit the hot water beach and geothermal area before home baked morning tea is served on board the yacht.

Oceans & Beaches, Experiences, Group Activities

Salt Spray Surf School

Learning to surf the waves is truly an exhilarating experience and there is no better place to learn then the white sands of Ohope Beach.

Seals, Kayaking

KG Kayaks

Kayaking adventures for independent travellers, family groups, businesses and schools. We offer guided tours, hires and tuition at a number of locations around Whakatane in the Bay of Plenty.

Kayaking

KG Kayaks Guided Tours

Guided tours are a great way to get intimate with this beautiful corner of New Zealand. On our guided tours you can expect a focus on safety and comfort, some salty yarns from our local guides, a delicious home baked picnic and small group numbers.

Adventure Lovers, Experiences, Group Activities

Motu River Jet

Ngā Tapuwae O Toi

Motu Trails

Whirinaki Forest

Holiday parks & campgrounds

Ohope Beach TOP 10 Holiday Park

Create your holiday memories with us! We’ve got kiwi, an active volcano and an incredible beach! With accommodation for every budget on the stunning shores of Ohope Beach and superb views of White Island and Whale Island.

Apartments

Beachpoint Apartments

Superbly appointed 1 and 2 bedroom luxury apartments overlook unbroken 11km of sandy beach with breathtaking seaviews out to the active volcano, White Island. Ohope Beach offers plenty of sunshine and is great for swimming and surfing.

Apartments

Ohiwa Seascape Studios

Enjoy absolute privacy by the sea. Surrounded by Pohutukawa and native bush, our peaceful self contained studios are on the doorstep to the pristine Ohiwa Beach, Opotiki. Relax and listen to the sound of the sea and birds.

Apartments

Surf and Sand Ohope's Beachfront Accommodation

Our one or two bedroom apartments sleep up to eight people, offering luxury and comfort. With private decks and balconies, offering spectacular harbour and ocean views.

Bed & breakfast

Moanarua Beach Cottage

Romantic hideaway between the ocean & harbour. Maori hosts with knowledge of the local history, customs and culture. Fully self-contained cottage with own entrance & patio area. Breakfast provisions in cottage and welcome drinks and nibbles included.

Holiday parks & campgrounds

Ohiwa Beach Holiday Park

Ohiwa Beach Holiday Park offers beach front accommodation and camping. Situated on the shores of Ohiwa Harbour. Visit Ohiwa Holiday Park for bush walks, glow worms, kayaking, fishing and safe swimming. A range of accommodation for your next holiday.

Motels

Surfs Reach Motel

With 10 units set on sheltered grounds on the beachfront we are ideally situated to offer you a peaceful and relaxing base from which to explore the beautiful Bay of Plenty.

Motels

Ohope Beach TOP 10 Holiday Park Motels

Situated between Ohope Beach and Ohiwa Harbour in an absolute beachfront location, this is the perfect holiday environment for swimming, surfing, wakeboarding, boating, fishing and shellfish collecting or for total relaxation.

Apartments

Ohope Beach Resort

Ohope Beach Resort is a luxurious self contained apartment complex offering magnificent views out over the Pacific Ocean and the volcanic White Island to the North and Ohiwa Harbour and onto the Urewera Ranges to the South. Ohope Beach is NZ's best.

Bed & Breakfast

Ohope Beach Bed & Breakfast

​A lovely private accommodation just a short stroll to the most loved beach in New Zealand, also cafes, restaurants, shops close by. The perfect location.

Motels

Ohiwa Beach Holiday Park Motel

Our Beachfront Motel Units offer amazing views of the Pacific Ocean and Ohiwa Beach, with the Ohiwa harbour on our back doorstep. Fully self contained, each unit is spacious and provides a comfortable place to relax and unwind.

Bed & Breakfast

Oceanspray Homestay

Beachside 3 brm Apartment at Ohope Beach, Bay of Plenty, NZ. Seaviews from upstairs decks to East Cape, White Island. Downstairs 3 bedroom self contained apartment. Fishing and swimming Beach. Sample a slice of paradise at our seaside homestay

Motels

Aquarius Motel

Located at NZ's most loved beach with spacious fully equipped units. Only 15 minutes from Whakatane town center. Aquarius Motel provides affordable, comfortable and friendly accommodation at Ohope beach.