Opito Point Pā Walk
WalkWaikatoOpen
- Grade
- Easiest
- Walking time
- 1 hr
- Distance
- 1 km
- Route
- Return
- Dogs
- Not Applicable
Getting there
We have not checked a road end or car park for this place yet, so we do not give driving directions to it. Check how to get there before you go. Some routes cross private land and need the landowner's permission.
How to get there, on doc.govt.nzFrom Kūaotunu village follow Black Jack Road past Otama Beach. Continue along the gravel road another 20 minutes to get to Opito Bay. Park at the end of Opito Bay Road.
Source: DOC Te Papa Atawhai.
Map
Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors. Topo map: LINZ, CC BY 4.0. 36.71867° S, 175.81914° E
About this place
Enjoy the stunning views of the Mercury Islands from the pā site at the top of the Opito Point Historic Reserve.
The route
From the end of Opito Bay Road walk east along the beach. Ascend the 196 steps up Opito Point to the pā where you get sensational views of the Mercury Islands.
Source: DOC Te Papa Atawhai.
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Sources
- DOC Tracks & Trails · CC BY 4.0Data sourced from the Department of Conservation (DOC), New Zealand.
- DOC Tracks (API) · CC BY 4.0Crown Copyright: Department of Conservation Te Papa Atawhai. Data sourced from the DOC Developer Portal (api.doc.govt.nz).