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First |
Opotiki is the gateway to Eastland - the first part of the world to see the dawn of each new day and - |
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Easternmost |
- the most Easterly part of New Zealand. |
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Highest |
Here too is Mount Hikurangi, the highest non-volcanic cone in the North Island. |
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Cleverest |
Opotiki is (Click Here), coming up with some very creative responses to the local need for greater economic development |
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Oldest |
In Opotiki is TAKETAKERAU - the Puriri Tree (Vitex lucens) in the Hikutaia Domain - it is about 67 feet in girth, over 70 feet high and estimated to be over 2000 years old. |
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Nearest |
Less than 30 minutes from the town centre of Opotiki you can be exploring deep in either of two National Parks, where you can find - |
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Easiest |
-the most accessible hunting for Deer, Pig, and Goat in N.Z.; or drop your line in crystal clear water for trout; or try one of the varied walks. |
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Best |
If you prefer salt water -we have the greatest range of easily caught fish. From Marlin, Kingfish, Mako, etc., down to crayfish, whitebait and shellfish. |
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Most accessible |
And while you are out in the boat, step ashore and warm your toes in the crater of White Island, a real live volcano 40km offshore. |
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Hottest |
At Torere we grow the Hottest peppers and chilies in N.Z., and further up the coast |
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Mildest |
at Te Kaha, export bananas in the mild micro climates sheltered by the Raukumara Range. |
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Purest |
Coast Biologicals distil the purest natural oils from our native Manuka (Tea Tree) leaves and |
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Sweetest |
The Lavender Patch in Otara Road is the most aromatic place you could ever wish to spend a Sunday Afternoon. |
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Wildest |
There is the greatest range of Wilderness adventures up in the Raukumara Forest Park where you may hunt, fish, tramp, or just be totally alone on your way to - |
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Remotest |
Jet boat up, or raft down, the Motu River through the last area of New Zealand to have been mapped, see unique botanical specimens; and then - |
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Biggest |
Move on around the coast to Te Araroa to the biggest (26 trunks) Pohutukawa tree in the country, then to - |
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Longest |
Tolaga Bay to the Longest Pier - at 660m, it is over half a kilometer to the far end. |
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Friendliest |
And most of all, 'Coast' people are friendly - they're pretty laid back and relaxed about life, (there are no traffic lights, parking meters, exhaust smog clouds or fast food franchises anywhere on the coast!), and 'Coasties' have time to talk to you and help you in whatever way you may need. |
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