Ohope Beach
| Ohope (Beach) | |
|---|---|
| Town | |
 Ohope Beach from the air, looking north | |
  Ohope (Beach) | |
| Coordinates: 37°58′00″S 177°04′00″E / 37.96667°S 177.06667°E | |
| Country |
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| Region | Bay of Plenty |
| Territorial authority | Whakatane District |
| Ward | Whakatāne-Ohope |
Early morning on Ohope Beach in summer
Ohope Beach (Maori: "Ōhope") is a beach in the eastern Bay of Plenty, on the northeast coast of the North Island of New Zealand, six kilometres east and over the hill, from Whakatane.
Holiday destination
It is a popular holiday destination during the New Zealand summer, with several kilometres of safe swimming beaches. The western end of the beach is popular for surfing during the summer and Christmas period.
Town facilities
Ohope is also home to the Ohope Beach Primary School, which has 12 classrooms.
Gallery
Digging for tuatua on Ohope Beach in summer
Ohope Beach from above
References
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External links
Coordinates: 37°57′53″S 177°02′36″E / 37.9648°S 177.0434°E
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