Opito Bay was the second place we stayed at in NZ – not including our friends in Auckland. We stayed in the self-catering part because it was easier for us as a family. The views over Opito Bay are simply beautiful and we all enjoyed walking along the lovely beach. Mark and I walked over the headland to get better views over the bay. Maire and Wally were very friendly, as were their two dogs. The accommodation was pleasant and clean and very peaceful. We stayed for 4 days and just loved the whole of the Coromandel Peninsular that we saw. So much so that we felt it is more beautiful than Bay of Islands where we had visited previously. If you want to stay somewhere out of the way then Opito Bay is just the ticket. We have just arrived back home today and are already missing NZ – although it may be some time before we can afford to revisit. Ann, Mark and Reisha, England April 2012
