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Ohope is full of wonderful things to see and do, with something for everyone. If it's not here, you won't have to travel far to find it. As this country is known as the 'Adventure Capital of the World', you can always find thrills of every kind nearby, from bungy jumping and skydiving to jet boating and white-water rafting. Our 14 national parks are perfect for tramping, where spectacular scenery abounds. Our geothermal hotspots provide natural thermal pools, shooting geysers and bubbling mud pools, while our incredible wildlife is a must-see for animal lovers. There are plenty of picturesque beaches for swimming, surfing or relaxing, mountain ranges for skiing and snowboarding, glassy lakes for fishing and water sports, and native forests for exploring. Try delicious gourmet delights, visit an art or craft studio, go shopping, check out a Maori cultural performance or take advantage of our exciting range of events. And that's just the beginning!

The magnificent golden sand beach at Ohope stretches for 11km and offers the safe swimming and
surfing. Ohiwa passage is great for windsurfing, and sheltered Ohiwa Harbour provides perfect
conditions for fishing and water skiing. Otarawairere Bay is a great place for snorkelling. Views
can be obtained from the Puketapu (Sacred Hill) Lookout, Nga Tapuwae o Toi Pa (perhaps New Zealand's
oldest pa), and a track over the western headland. Take a spectacular flight to White Island, a
continuously active volcano, where you can land and experience the rare environment.