| Location Bay of
Islands, Sub-tropical South Pacific New Zealand
Harbour
House Villa is located on a promontory over looking the Bay of Islands
and the picturesque Opua yacht marina nestled between twin Norfork
Pines.
Privacy is the key
word. If you want a friend to find you, they would need directions to
find the path through the bush from the beach or to locate the secluded
Villa off of the dead end road.
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". The
basin also hosts an occasional cruise ships, but on average, less than
one a month finds this hideaway port cherished by the cruising sailors.
Ships entering or exiting the port pass below and in close proximity to
Harbour House Villa. The twice weekly sail boat races are easily viewed
from our rooms or spacious viewing deck and provide a colourful
panorama of brightly coloured sails set against a green hill backdrop.
Population
& Demographics
Opua's
population of four hundred is low key. The Wharf is the centre of
activity. No commercial traffic uses the port save an occasional cruise
ship. The Cruising Club, a small convenience store with take-away food,
a personable restaurant with fine cuisine plus a tiny Post Office
comprise the "Down-town-district" for this peaceful community. In
addition, there is a Marina and a few small boat yards in the vicinity,
but major industry and commerce are left for other parts of New
Zealand. The largest city Auckland, is approximately 130 miles (245 kms)
to the South.
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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"Thank you
for the nice welcoming – Great views and country."
- Patxi, Spain. October 16th 2005
"Peace
serenity and home away from home.
Stunning views, great breakfast & hosts. Thank you Robert &
Masae."
- Bob & Heather, Melbourne, Australia. November 4th
2005
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