The sunny Eastern Bay of Plenty coastal town of Opotiki offers events and activities over Summer. Here’s Top 5 to do list:

Kayaking on Ohiwa Harbour
Family fun of marine adventure, kayaking on Ohiwa Harbour is the best way to experience the enchanting marine environment, home to eight islands, rare birdlife and great fishing opportunities.  Kayak hire is available or take advantage of one the guided day trips. http://www.kgkayaks.co.nz/

Motu Trails Cycle Trail
The spectacular Motu Trails offer something for every rider; beginners to advanced, single and multi-day cycling through to exhilarating downhill mountain biking – a great way to take in the stunning East Coast landscape.
http://www.themotutrails.co.nz/

Opotiki Fishing Charters
Enjoy a variety of Bay of Plenty fishing charters that leave from the town of Opotiki whether it’s a morning or afternoon trip on a sports boat, where you can try your hand at catching snapper, terakihi, gernard or tuna or enjoying summer’s abundance of kingfish. http://2cu.co.nz/bay-of-plenty/listings/51741-opotiki-fishing-adventures

Opotiki Rodeo – 28 December 2012
The hottest rodeo in New Zealand, Opotiki’s Christmas Rodeo is frequented every year by fans from all over the country seeking out its crowd swelling, spectacular horse and western-type events.  http://www.opotikinz.com/archive/126016.html

Waiotahi Beach Sand Sculpture Competition – 2 January 2013
A must-do family day out, so pack a picnic and get creative with shells, seaweed, driftwood and sand at the Waiotahi Beach Sand Sculpture Competition. Plenty of food stalls, refreshments and a huge amount of community spirit.  http://www.opotikinz.com/archive/129002.html

Hukutaia Domain
Stroll through Hukutaia Domain, home to one of the finest collections of native plants in New Zealand. In the centre is Taketakerau, a 23m puriri tree estimated to be more than 2000 years old and a burial place for the distinguished dead of the Upokorere hapu (subtribe) of Whakatohea. http://www.opotikinz.com/archive/129054.html