Sights in Opotiki
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Hukutaia Domain
Around 8km south of the town centre is Hukutaia Domain, home to one of the finest collections of native plants in NZ. 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. The remains have been since been reinterred elsewhere.
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Opotiki Museum
The excellent Opotiki Museum offers a chance to learn much about the rich history of the area. Run by volunteers, the museum has interesting heritage displays including Maori taonga (treasures) and militaria, and agricultural items including a horse-drawn wagon.
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Tangata Whenua Gallery
In the middle of the town’s shopping street is Tangata Whenua Gallery, stocking Maori- and New Zealand–themed arts and crafts, including kete (baskets) and pounamu jewellery.
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Hiona St Stephen’s Church
Known by the local Whakatohea tribe to have acted as a government spy, Rev Carl Volkner was murdered in 1865 in the Hiona St Stephen’s Church on the main street.
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Shalfoon & Francis Museum
Opotiki’s original general store born again, with shelves piled high with old grocery and hardware products − you name it, they have it.
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