| Location Bay of
Islands, Sub-tropical South Pacific New Zealand
Harbour
House Villa is situated on a promontory over looking the Bay of Islands
and the picturesque Opua yacht marina nestled between twin Norfork
Pines -very peaceful location yet only 5min. drive to Paihia and 15min. to Russell.
Opua, Bay
of Islands
 Over four hundred cruising yachts visit Opua each year. It
is the country's most northern "Port of Entry" which makes it an ideal
stop-over point on the way to or from the romantic "South Seas".
Opua's
population of four hundred is low key. The Wharf is the centre of
activity. The 'Opua Cruising Club', a small convenience store with post office, 'Opua Marina' and 'Marina Cafe' comprise the "Down-town-district" for this peaceful community.
The three times weekly sail boat races organized by Opua Cruising Club are viewed
from our rooms or spacious viewing deck and provide a colourful
panorama of brightly coloured sails set against a green hill backdrop.
The Opua wharf is a base for the Tall Ship 'R. Tucker Thompson' and InterCity's new Bay of Islands overnight cruise ship 'Ipipiri'. The ships entering or exiting the port pass below and in close proximity to
Harbour House Villa.
Climate
 New
Zealand Summer is from November to April because we are south of
equator. The northern part of New Zealand is closest to the
equator and receives the warm Equatorial current as it turns and starts
back across the South Pacific. The mountains to the southwest block the
cold winter winds. This tempered marine environment provides ideal
growing conditions. You will find avocados, bananas, papaya, lemons,
plums, peaches, apples, oranges, flowering daffodils, orchards,
hibiscus, gladiolas, etc. in our garden.
How to get
to Harbour House Villa
By
Air:
Air New Zealand Link operates daily flight from
Auckland airport to Kerikeri airport. The flight time is approximately
45 minutes. It is approx. 30min. drive from Kerikeri airport to Harbour
House Villa. We provide complimentary transportation from Kerikeri
airport or you could rent a car at the airport.
By
Coach:
Northliner and InterCity operate a daily luxury express coach services
from downtown Auckland to the Bay of Islands. The travelling time is
approx.4 hours. We provide complimentary transportation from Paihia
(7min drive) or Opua (1min. drive) bus stops.
 By Car:
Harbour House Villa is a 4 hour drive North of Auckland
airport. Take Highway 1 North 3 hours to Whangarei, continue on Highway
1 to Kawakawa, when Highway 1 makes a left turn, do not turn, keep
straight 12 km to Opua and the intersection shown on the map. Continue
straight 500 m on English Bay Road to no.7. Good roads, pleasant
scenery, take your time, enjoy the trip!
By Boats:
Sailing directions see Bay of
Islands Marine Information
Moorings available for visiting Yachts at
NZ $40.00 per week subject to availability. No charge for Harbour House
Villa Guest.
Meet and
Greet Service Courtesy Transportation :
We provide transportation for Kerikeri airport, Paihia
and Port of Opua for arriving and departing guests.
We will be
happy to arrange reservations for transportation, activities in the
area, local tours or any other New Zealand destination.
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"Very very close to heaven. Thank you!."
- Hammond Family, England. December
13th 2008
"A beautiful, magical place. Best in the Bay of Islands!"
- Rupert & Melanie, Melbourne, Australia. January 23rd 2009
"The perfect place to be - stunning. We love it here.
And what a delicious breakfast too. Thank you so much."
- Harvey Family, West country, England. January 24th 2009
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