WELCOME TO ŌHOPE BEACH
You’ll know as soon as you get to Ōhope Beach why it’s been voted New Zealand’s most-loved beach by AA Traveller (and not just once, might we add!). This laidback little beach town oozes Kiwiana; the white sandy beach lined with majestic pōhutukawa trees, quaint shops and an unmistakable holiday vibe - it’s relaxing just writing about it!
Ōhope Beach is located just 10-minutes over the hill from Whakatāne, so while it feels like an isolated beach holiday destination, you’re still super close to all the amenities of a bigger town. It’s a long, 14-kilometre stretch of beach on one side, and a calm harbour on the other. The beach has some great surf but is also super safe for families with young children and is patrolled by the surf lifesaving club during the busy months.
what to do in Ōhope Beach
If you need a change from lying on the beach all day, check out some of the fun activities on offer while you’re staying in Ōhope Beach.

Know Mataatua Cultural Immersion Experience

Ohope International Golf Club

Whakatāne i-SITE Visitor Information Centre

Diveworks Charters - Dolphin and Seal Encounters

Wildside Waterfall Walk

Motu River Jet

Motu Trails

Whirinaki Forest

Diveworks Charters - Fishing and Diving

KG Kayaks Guided Tours

Kayaking - Ohiwa Beach Holiday Park
Whale Island (Moutohora) Snorkelling Sailing Trip

Snorkeling 1/2 - Full Day Wildside Adventures

Kiwi Jet Boat Tours

Kayak hire - KG Kayaks

Rangitaiki Tours - Cultural Immersion Mātauranga

KG Kayaks Guided Tours

KG Kayaks - Guided Kayak Tours at Moutohorā / Whale Island

Motu Trails

Gambler Charters

Rangitaiki Tours - Land Based Fishing Experience
Ezyfishing Charters Whakatane

Wildside Adventures - East Coast -Scenic Tours- Kayaking

Rangitaiki Tours

Wildside Tours Whakatane Scenery, Artisan Food and Drinks

Diveworks Charters Whales and Dolphin Watch

Ngā Tapuwae O Toi

Moutohorā: Island Sanctuary

Salt Spray Surf School

Whakatane Cycle Tours
where to stay in Ōhope beach
Ōhope Beach has some incredible beachfront accommodation options - including a huge holiday park, motel and apartment accommodation, and plenty of privately owned holiday homes.

Canopy Camping Escapes - Chattan Farm
Moanarua Beach Cottage

Ohiwa Beach Holiday Park Motel

Ohope Beach Resort

Ohope Beach TOP 10 Holiday Park
Beachpoint Apartments

Ohiwa Beach Holiday Park

Surfs Reach Motel

Tirohanga Beach Motor Camp

Oceanspray Homestay
Opotiki Holiday Park

Aquarius Motel

Canopy Camping Escapes - Kahikatea Farm

Ohiwa Seascape Studios

Fothergills on Mimiha

Barringtons Motor Lodge
Ohope Beach TOP 10 Holiday Park Motels

Surf and Sand Ohope's Beachfront Accommodation
Places to Eat & Drink in Ōhope beach
There are a few great cafés and restaurants in Ōhope Beach, and with Whakatāne only 10-minutes away, you have plenty of dining options!
STORIES & TALES OF ŌHOPE beach
Meet the locals and discover the stories of Ōhope.
itineraries & travel plans for Ōhope beach
We’ve done the hard work so you don’t have to. Check out some of our suggested itineraries and travel plans for Ōhope Beach.
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