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The Opua House

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Phone: 094026655

The Opua House is a luxury Bay of Islands beach accommodation and bush hideaway with spectacular sea views. This private Bay of Islands holiday house is located in Opua in the heart of the Bay of Islands in New Zealand.

  • Price from 800 NZD / Day
  • Capacity up to 6 people
  • 3 bedrooms & 2 bathrooms
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Last updated: 01/04/2006

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Overview

The Opua House is a Bay of Islands self catering accommodation specifically designed with your comfort in mind. The house has wrap around private decks to capture all the bush and sea views and is great for entertaining.

All three king size bedrooms open up to the decks. The residence has two bathrooms, one with a double spa bath, and a separate wet room shower. The furniture in the spacious lounge and dining room, including a large dining table seating eight people, was specially designed for The Opua House. The beautiful open plan kitchen features all the latest appliances, which means that if you choose self catering in your Bay of Islands accommodation, it's an enjoyable activity rather than an arduous task. The house also has a separate laundry.

One of the most striking features of Opua House are the original paintings and colours throughout the house, giving each room an individual character.

Fire Room
This is the entertainment hub of the house with bright colours, comfortable couches and a state of the art audio visual entertainment system including fast wireless internet access, cable and satellite television offering international channels, including French and Italian.

Sun Room
A glass pyramid roof, beautiful spiralled tiled floor, tropical plants, stunning views, and opening up to the deck make this room a special light day retreat or evening star gazing area.

Air Room
This is the master bedroom, all white, with abstract original art, a split super king-size bed and en-suite bathroom with double spa.

Earth Room
Another bedroom with the signature split super king-size bed. The 360° panoramic painting of the Bay of Islands and the peaceful sea and bush view make you feel one with nature.

Water Room
The third bedroom also features a split super king-size bed and is painted like the sea. The views of the Pacific Ocean are the finishing touch to the aquatic theme.

If you're looking for a Bay of Islands self catering accommodation or a relaxed, gourmet retreat where you can be spoilt by your own private chef, The Opua House is an excellent choice.

Guests at The Opua House have the choice of selfcatering, pre-ordering provisions or choosing a fully catered service using the talents of a first-class chef. We also provide a specialised chef who caters for vegans, wheat, dairy and gluten free diets. Special emphasis on low glycaemic food is an option.

Self Catering
The Opua House, Bay of Islands is a great selfcatering accommodation option. Guests can bring their own supplies and cook in the spectacular kitchen or shop in either Opua (5 minutes) or Paihia (10 minutes). Paihia offers also a wide choice of dining options ranging from take away, seafood restaurants, cafés and fine dining. The Bay of Islands is well serviced to make a selfcatering accommodation holiday option very easy and relaxed.

Pre-Ordering
You can also order from our shopping list of ingredients and arrive to a fully stocked fridge and pantry if you don't feel like supermarket shopping while on holiday. Your shopping will be charged at cost plus a NZ$50 handling charge.

Prepared Meals
A four-course meal will be delivered to your doorstep. All you have to do is the final preparation. Clear instructions will be given.
Cost per person: $95

Private Chef
Your chef will prepare the food, serve the meals and tidy up, while you can fully enjoy your stay. There are a variety of menus available, which you can discuss with the chef before you arrive. The chef can also match New Zealand wines with your courses.

If you choose The Opua House as your Bay of Islands honeymoon accommodation, you will be staying in one of the most beautiful areas in the world, with an enormous range of aquatic, soft adventure, scenic and cultural activities on your doorstep.

Whilst, The Opua House makes for a perfect Bay of Islands honeymoon accommodation, it's also an ideal base for couples, families and groups of friends to use whilst they explore the local area. You don't have to be celebrating romance to enjoy Opua and the Bay of Islands - our honeymoon style accommodation is for everyone!

These are just some of activities available to choose from:

Swimming with dolphins – dolphin / whale watching
Sailing – skippered or bare boat
Sea kayaking – hire a kayak or go with an experienced guide
Fishing – big game fishing, sport fishing, salt water fly fishing
Diving – dive the Rainbow Warrior, the Greenpeace wreck at Matauri Bay
Scenic flights over the Bay of Islands and Northland in either a helicopter or fixed wing
Coastal walk, guided walk from Cape Brett lighthouse to Deep Water Cove
Skydiving and parasailing
Golf at Waitangi Golf Course with panoramic views over the Bay of Islands or play the renowned - Kauri Cliffs Golf Course
Waitangi National Reserve – New Zealand most historical site with a fully carved Maori meeting house, large war canoe, authentic guided tours, evening cultural performances
Wine tasting at one of the three Bay of Islands wineries

Prices & deals

Lowest Daily Price:
800 NZD
Highest Daily Price:
1000 NZD
Lowest Weekly Price:
5600 NZD
Highest Weekly Price:
5600 NZD
Cleaning fee:
N/A
Charging Method:
Payment Types:
  • No Cash
  • No Credit Card
  • No Cheque
  • No Travellers cheque
  • No Paypal
  • No Wire Transfer

Location & area

The Opua House is a Bay of Islands holiday house which is both exclusive and private and which enjoys spectacular bush and sea views. The Opua Bay of Islands holiday house is located just five minutes from Opua with its General Store, restaurant, yacht club, and Marina or ten minutes drive from Paihia which offers a range of cafes and restaurants, the Waitangi golf club and is the starting point for most of your aquatic activities.

HOW TO GET TO YOUR BAY OF ISLANDS HOLIDAY HOUSE:

By Car
Your Bay of Islands holiday house, The Opua House is just three hours drive north of Auckland via State Highway 1. Instructions on getting there follow:

State Highway 1 from Auckland to Whangarei (approx 2 hrs)
Remain on Highway 1 past Whangarei to Kawakawa (approx 40 min)
Continue straight ahead towards Opua and Paihia on Highway 11. Opua is 11km from Kawakawa. 1 km past the turn off to Opua is the Roadrunner Tavern on the left.
Turn left onto Ward Street (just before the Roadrunner Tavern). Turn left at the t-section then follow this road up the hill to the end. Continue along the Private Road. The Opua House is the fifth house on the left.
More detailed directions will be emailed to you once your booking has been confirmed.

By Air
Air New Zealand has regular daily flights from Auckland to Kerikeri (flight time 45 minutes). You can enjoy courtesy pick up from Kerikeri airport. Just let us know that you're arriving by air, when you're booking your Bay of Islands holiday house stay.

Address:
Ward Drive, Opua Bay of Islands, 0000, Bay of Islands, New Zealand
Accommodation located in:
coastal, near cultural interest, near diving spot, near fishing area, near golf course, near historical interest, near restaurants & bars, near shopping area, near the beach, near water sports, village!

Amenities & services

Guests at The Opua House have the choice of selfcatering, pre-ordering provisions or choosing a fully catered service using the talents of a first-class chef. We also provide a specialised chef who caters for vegans, wheat, dairy and gluten free diets. All three king size bedrooms open up to the decks. The residence has two bathrooms, one with a double spa bath, and a separate wet room shower. The furniture in the spacious lounge and dining room, including a large dining table seating eight people, was specially designed for The Opua House. The beautiful open plan kitchen features all the latest appliances, which means that if you choose self catering in your Bay of Islands accommodation, it's an enjoyable activity rather than an arduous task. The house also has a separate laundry.

One of the most striking features of Opua House are the original paintings and colours throughout the house, giving each room an individual character.

Fire Room
This is the entertainment hub of the house with bright colours, comfortable couches and a state of the art audio visual entertainment system including fast wireless internet access, cable and satellite television offering international channels, including French and Italian.

Sun Room
A glass pyramid roof, beautiful spiralled tiled floor, tropical plants, stunning views, and opening up to the deck make this room a special light day retreat or evening star gazing area.

Air Room
This is the master bedroom, all white, with abstract original art, a split super king-size bed and en-suite bathroom with double spa.

Earth Room
Another bedroom with the signature split super king-size bed. The 360° panoramic painting of the Bay of Islands and the peaceful sea and bush view make you feel one with nature.

Water Room
The third bedroom also features a split super king-size bed and is painted like the sea. The views of the Pacific Ocean are the finishing touch to the aquatic theme.

Special emphasis on low glycaemic food is an option.

Self Catering
The Opua House, Bay of Islands is a great selfcatering accommodation option. Guests can bring their own supplies and cook in the spectacular kitchen or shop in either Opua (5 minutes) or Paihia (10 minutes). Paihia offers also a wide choice of dining options ranging from take away, seafood restaurants, cafés and fine dining. The Bay of Islands is well serviced to make a selfcatering accommodation holiday option very easy and relaxed.

Pre-Ordering
You can also order from our shopping list of ingredients and arrive to a fully stocked fridge and pantry if you don't feel like supermarket shopping while on holiday. Your shopping will be charged at cost plus a NZ$50 handling charge.

Prepared Meals
A four-course meal will be delivered to your doorstep. All you have to do is the final preparation. Clear instructions will be given.
Cost per person: $95

Private Chef
Your chef will prepare the food, serve the meals and tidy up, while you can fully enjoy your stay. There are a variety of menus available, which you can discuss with the chef before you arrive. The chef can also match New Zealand wines with your courses.

Cost Per Person
Gourmet Breakfast $55
Lunch $45 (light main course, desert and coffee)
Dinner $155 (three course + hors d'oeuvres)
Housekeeping every third day is included in the price. Daily servicing is available on prior request for an additional NZ$100 per day
Local phone calls are free of charge
Internet usage will be charged to your credit card following your departure.

# of Units: 1... and each unit includes:

  • Bedrooms: 3
  • Bathrooms: 2
  • Single beds: 6
  • Double beds: 3
  • Baby cots: 0
  • Single sofa beds: 0
  • Double sofa beds: 0

Bathroom

  • Yes Towels:
  • Yes Bath:
  • Yes Hair Drier:
  • Yes Shower:

Extras

  • Yes DVD Player:
  • No Fax:
  • Yes Washing Machine:
  • Yes Work Desk:
  • Yes Bed Sheets:
  • No Bikes:
  • Yes Cable/Satelite TV:
  • Yes Internet Broadband:
  • No Internet Dial Up:
  • No Ironing Board:
  • Yes Library:
  • Yes Stereo/Radio System:
  • Yes Telephone:

Extraservice

  • No 24h Concierge:
  • Yes Tours & Excursions:
  • Yes Butler Service:
  • Yes House Chef:
  • Yes Local Guides:
  • Yes Local Transportation:

Kitchen

  • Yes Microwave:
  • Yes Oven:
  • Yes American Kitchen:
  • Yes Fridge & Freezer:
  • Yes Crockery & Utensils:
  • Yes Dish Washer:

Living room

  • Yes Fireplace:
  • Yes Sofa Bed:
  • Yes Table & Chairs:

Outside

  • No Tennis Court:
  • No Terrace:
  • Yes Parking:
  • Yes Pets Welcome:
  • No Barbecue:
  • No Private Beach:
  • Yes Garden:
  • No Sauna:
  • No Shared Bathroom:
  • No Spa / Jacuzzi:
  • No Swimming Pool:
  • No Lift / Elevator:
  • No Disabled Facilities:

Rooms

  • Yes DVD/Music Collection:
  • No Air Conditioning:
  • No Ensuite Bathroom:
  • Yes Balcony:
  • No Safe:
  • Yes Sea View:
  • No Central Heating:
  • No City View:
  • Yes Daily Cleaning:

Additional information

Board Basis:
Accommodation Only
Welcome pack:
A selection of Northland New Zealand specialty foods i.e. chesses, wine, chocolate breakfast, coffee/ teas etc
Breakfast:
No
Lunch:
No
Diner:
No
Extra meal info:
Self Catering The Opua House, Bay of Islands is a great selfcatering accommodation option. Guests can bring their own supplies and cook in the spectacular kitchen or shop in either Opua (5 minutes) or Paihia (10 minutes). Paihia offers also a wide choice of dining options ranging from take away, seafood restaurants, cafés and fine dining. The Bay of Islands is well serviced to make a selfcatering accommodation holiday option very easy and relaxed. Pre-Ordering You can also order from our shopping list of ingredients and arrive to a fully stocked fridge and pantry if you don't feel like supermarket shopping while on holiday. Your shopping will be charged at cost plus a NZ$50 handling charge. Prepared Meals A four-course meal will be delivered to your doorstep. All you have to do is the final preparation. Clear instructions will be given. Cost per person: $95 Private Chef Your chef will prepare the food, serve the meals and tidy up, while you can fully enjoy your stay. There are a variety of menus available, which you can discuss with the chef before you arrive. The chef can also match New Zealand wines with your courses. Cost Per Person Gourmet Breakfast $55 Lunch $45 (light main course, desert and coffee) Dinner $155 (three course + hors d'oeuvres)
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