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Opoho

Otago, New Zealand · Oceania

About Opoho

Opoho works well as a base: 10 minutes from Waverley, 1km from Baldwin Street.

Opoho is a town located in Otago, New Zealand. With a population of 1,310, it is an important destination in Oceania.

On a road trip, Opoho sits in New Zealand, where you drive on the left. It's in the Pacific/Auckland time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Opoho to your route.

About Opoho

Ōpoho is a suburb of the New Zealand city of Dunedin. It sits on the western flank of Signal Hill, 3 kilometres (1.9 mi) to the northeast of the city centre, overlooking North East Valley and the Dunedin Botanic Gardens.

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What are the best things to do in Opoho?

Opoho offers many attractions including tourist sites, museums, parks, and local restaurants. Explore famous landmarks, scenic roads, and natural wonders on our interactive map and plan your visit.

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Where is Opoho located?

Opoho is located in Otago, New Zealand, Oceania. The coordinates are -45.8484 latitude, 170.5201 longitude.

What is the population of Opoho?

Opoho has a population of approximately 1,310 people, making it a town in New Zealand.

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Quick Information

Population
1,310
Continent
Oceania
Country
New Zealand
Region
Otago
Timezone
Pacific/Auckland
Coordinates
-45.8484, 170.5201

Emergency & Services

Essential numbers in New Zealand

Police
111
Ambulance
111
Fire
111
Non-emergency police
105
Driving side
left

Many rural bridges are single-lane. Give way as signed.

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OceaniaNew ZealandOtagoTown

Worth the detour from Opoho

4 notable places within an hour's drive.

famous road

Baldwin Street

Dunedin's famously vertiginous suburban street, long certified by Guinness as the world's steepest at a 35% gradient: a quirky bucket-list detour for any South Island road trip.

1 km · about 5 min drive

castle

Larnach Castle

1871 Gothic Revival mansion on the Otago Peninsula, New Zealand's only castle, with gardens and views over Otago Harbour.

9 km · about 15 min drive

photogenic

Tunnel Beach

A hand-cut sandstone tunnel commissioned in the 1870s descends through the cliff to a hidden cove with a sea arch and stacks, south of Dunedin. A steep 20-minute walk down.

9 km · about 15 min drive

beach

Sandfly Bay

A steep dune descent on the Otago Peninsula leads to a beach where New Zealand sea lions haul out and yellow-eyed penguins come ashore at dusk, watched from a DOC hide.

11 km · about 20 min drive

Driving roads near Opoho

  • Right hereBaldwin StreetDunedin's famously vertiginous suburban street, long certified by Guinness as the world's steepest at a 35% gradient: a quirky bucket-list detour for any South Island road trip.

Nearby Destinations

Other places to explore near Opoho.

North East Valley

🇳🇿 New Zealand

1 km awayPop. 9,830

Pine Hill

🇳🇿 New Zealand

1 km awayPop. 2,460

Maori Hill

🇳🇿 New Zealand

3 km awayPop. 2,620

Ravensbourne

🇳🇿 New Zealand

3 km awayPop. 1,209

Wakari

🇳🇿 New Zealand

3 km awayPop. 4,410

Dunedin

🇳🇿 New Zealand

3 km awayPop. 132,800

Roslyn

🇳🇿 New Zealand

3 km awayPop. 3,020

Waverley

🇳🇿 New Zealand

4 km awayPop. 2,780

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