OPONONI
NEW ZEALAND

In the early summer of 1955, A lone bottle-nose dolphin swam into the Hokianga Harbour in the far North of New Zealand and adopted the people of Opononi as her family. Known as Opo, she became a favourite, first of the local community, then of its holiday-making visitors, and finally of the whole nation. Come visit the beautifull seaside resort of Opononi and delight in the legend and enjoy the beauty of this wonderfull place.

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Opononi New Zealand: Seaside home of Opo the dolphin.

Opononi New ZealandOpononi is nationally known as the home Opo the friendly dolphin that showed up in the summer of 1955 and delighted the nation with her antics and gentle nature with children.

Opononi New ZealandA short drive away is the centre of Opononi, beautiful pohutakawa trees line the sandy shore. These flame red trees are one of the more spectacular native flora when in bloom.

 

Opononi New ZealandWhile visiting the sand dunes that are across the bay explore the magnificent sandstone formations, petrified kauri, lava formations that form the fantastic views.

After experiencing all the history and scenery of this nationally historic area, relax in style when the day is done in on of Opononi 's many lodging facilities.