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+ | | [ Local chartlet] | ||
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'''Opua''' is in the [[Bay of Islands]], in the sub-tropical Northland Region of [[New Zealand]]. It is notable as the first port of call (an official Port of Entry) for overseas yachts arriving in the country after crossing the Pacific Ocean. | '''Opua''' is in the [[Bay of Islands]], in the sub-tropical Northland Region of [[New Zealand]]. It is notable as the first port of call (an official Port of Entry) for overseas yachts arriving in the country after crossing the Pacific Ocean. | ||
The [[Bay of Islands]] is an irregular 16 km-wide inlet in the north-eastern coast of the island. A natural harbour, it has several arms which extend into the land, notably Waikare Inlet in the south and Kerikeri and Te Puna (Mangonui) inlets in the north-west. The small town of Russell is located at the end of a short peninsula that extends into the bay from the southeast. Several islands lie to the north of this peninsula, notably Urupukapuka Island to the east and Moturoa Island to the north. The Purerua Peninsula extends to the west of the bay, north of Te Puna Inlet, and Cape Brett Peninsula extends 10 km into the Pacific Ocean at the eastern end of the bay. | The [[Bay of Islands]] is an irregular 16 km-wide inlet in the north-eastern coast of the island. A natural harbour, it has several arms which extend into the land, notably Waikare Inlet in the south and Kerikeri and Te Puna (Mangonui) inlets in the north-west. The small town of Russell is located at the end of a short peninsula that extends into the bay from the southeast. Several islands lie to the north of this peninsula, notably Urupukapuka Island to the east and Moturoa Island to the north. The Purerua Peninsula extends to the west of the bay, north of Te Puna Inlet, and Cape Brett Peninsula extends 10 km into the Pacific Ocean at the eastern end of the bay. | ||
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+ | ==Charts== | ||
Submit the chart details that are required for safe navigation. | Submit the chart details that are required for safe navigation. | ||
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- | + | ==Radio Nets== | |
- | ''Also see [[HF_Radio|Cruiser's Nets]]'' | + | ''Also see [[HF_Radio|World Cruiser's Nets]]'' |
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- | == | + | ==Local Weather== |
Local weather conditions? | Local weather conditions? | ||
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- | + | ==Approach and Navigation== | |
Details? | Details? | ||
- | + | ==Check-in facilities (for Customs and Immigration)== | |
- | Submit details about facilities for checking in - where to dock, etc. | + | Submit details about facilities for checking in - where to dock, location of immigration & customs, etc. |
- | ===Marinas & Yacht Clubs== | + | ==Offshore Islands and Groups== |
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- | + | Submit addresses and contact details of marine related businesses that are of interest to cruisers. | |
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- | ===Fuel, Water, & Electricity=== | + | ====Fuel, Water, & Electricity==== |
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+ | : fuel notes | ||
+ | ; Water | ||
+ | : water notes | ||
+ | ; Electricity | ||
+ | : electricity notes | ||
- | === | + | ==Tourism and Things to do Ashore== |
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+ | List places of interest, tours, etc. | ||
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Available? | Available? | ||
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===Transportation=== | ===Transportation=== | ||
Transportation (local and/or international) | Transportation (local and/or international) | ||
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- | + | ==Routes/Passages To/From== | |
Popular passages/routes, timing, etc. | Popular passages/routes, timing, etc. | ||
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Contact details of "Cruiser's Friends" that can be contacted for local information or assistance. | Contact details of "Cruiser's Friends" that can be contacted for local information or assistance. | ||
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- | + | ==Forum Discussions== | |
List links to discussion threads on [[Cruising Forums|partnering forums]]. (see link for requirements) | List links to discussion threads on [[Cruising Forums|partnering forums]]. (see link for requirements) | ||
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- | + | ==External Links== | |
Links to relevant websites. | Links to relevant websites. | ||
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- | + | ==''Last Visited & Details Checked (and updated here)''== | |
''Date of member's visit to this Port/Stop & this page's details validated'': | ''Date of member's visit to this Port/Stop & this page's details validated'': | ||
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+ | ==Personal Notes== | ||
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Revision as of 03:30, 31 May 2011
Opua (Bay of Islands), New Zealand
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| [ Photo gallery] |
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Overview
Opua is in the Bay of Islands, in the sub-tropical Northland Region of New Zealand. It is notable as the first port of call (an official Port of Entry) for overseas yachts arriving in the country after crossing the Pacific Ocean.
The Bay of Islands is an irregular 16 km-wide inlet in the north-eastern coast of the island. A natural harbour, it has several arms which extend into the land, notably Waikare Inlet in the south and Kerikeri and Te Puna (Mangonui) inlets in the north-west. The small town of Russell is located at the end of a short peninsula that extends into the bay from the southeast. Several islands lie to the north of this peninsula, notably Urupukapuka Island to the east and Moturoa Island to the north. The Purerua Peninsula extends to the west of the bay, north of Te Puna Inlet, and Cape Brett Peninsula extends 10 km into the Pacific Ocean at the eastern end of the bay.
Sailing the region
Charts
Submit the chart details that are required for safe navigation.
- Chart Source
- Chart No
- Chart No
Radio Nets
Also see World Cruiser's Nets
Local Weather
Local weather conditions?
Sources for Weather forecasts:
Details?
Check-in facilities (for Customs and Immigration)
Submit details about facilities for checking in - where to dock, location of immigration & customs, etc.
Offshore Islands and Groups
List Islands
Marinas & Yacht Clubs
Anchorages
List details of all safe anchorages in the area.
Yacht Repairs and Services
Marine Stores
Submit addresses and contact details of marine related businesses that are of interest to cruisers.
Repairs/Yards
Fuel, Water, & Electricity
- Fuel
- fuel notes
- Water
- water notes
- Electricity
- electricity notes
Tourism and Things to do Ashore
Tourism
List places of interest, tours, etc.
Grocery & Supply Stores
Eateries
Internet/WiFi
Available?
Laundry
Motorbike & Car Rentals
Garbage Disposal
?
Transportation
Transportation (local and/or international)
Routes/Passages To/From
Popular passages/routes, timing, etc.
Cruiser's Friends
Contact details of "Cruiser's Friends" that can be contacted for local information or assistance.
Forum Discussions
List links to discussion threads on partnering forums. (see link for requirements)
External Links
Links to relevant websites.
References & Publications
Publications, Guides, etc.
Last Visited & Details Checked (and updated here)
Date of member's visit to this Port/Stop & this page's details validated:
Personal Notes
Personal experiences?
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