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Oropi

Bay of Plenty, New Zealand · Oceania

About Oropi

Oropi sits on the route: 25 minutes from Greerton, 34km from Rotorua.

Oropi is a town located in Bay of Plenty, New Zealand. With a population of 2,520, it is an important destination in Oceania.

On a road trip, Oropi 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 Oropi to your route.

About Oropi

Oropi is a rural settlement located in the Bay of Plenty region of the North Island of New Zealand. It is located 20 kilometres south of Tauranga and 43 kilometres north of Rotorua. Oropi is mainly a farming community of both agriculture and horticulture ranging from kiwifruit orchards to dairy farms. Recently there

Read more has been some subdivision of farms into lifestyle blocks to take advantage of views of the coastline towards the Coromandel Peninsula and islands in the Bay of Plenty including Karewa Island, Mayor Island (Tuhua) and Mōtītī Island. Local facilities include a 9-hole golf course, hot pools, a paintball course and mountain bike tracks. The Oropi Memorial Hall and Community Centre includes a 170 square metre auditorium. The nearby Otanewainuku Forest, managed by the Department of Conservation, includes three short public walks.

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Where is Oropi located?

Oropi is located in Bay of Plenty, New Zealand, Oceania. The coordinates are -37.8395 latitude, 176.1610 longitude.

What is the population of Oropi?

Oropi has a population of approximately 2,520 people, making it a town in New Zealand.

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Quick Information

Population
2,520
Continent
Oceania
Country
New Zealand
Region
Bay of Plenty
Timezone
Pacific/Auckland
Coordinates
-37.8395, 176.1610

Emergency & Services

Essential numbers in New Zealand

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

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Worth the detour from Oropi

4 notable places within an hour's drive.

natural wonder

Rotorua

New Zealand's geothermal wonderland with erupting geysers, boiling mud pools, steaming lakes, and rich Māori cultural experiences.

34 km · about 40 min drive

landmark

Rainbow Springs Nature Park

Rotorua nature park showcasing New Zealand's unique wildlife including kiwi in a natural bush setting.

35 km · about 40 min drive

landmark

Hobbiton Movie Set

The real-life Shire from the Lord of the Rings and Hobbit films, with 44 hobbit holes set in rolling green Waikato farmland.

42 km · about 50 min drive

natural wonder

Wai-O-Tapu Thermal Wonderland

Surreal geothermal area with the vivid green Devil's Bath, the Champagne Pool, and the Lady Knox Geyser.

60 km · about 70 min drive

Nearby Destinations

Other places to explore near Oropi.

Greerton

🇳🇿 New Zealand

13 km awayPop. 4,590

Gate Pa

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14 km awayPop. 4,200

Judea

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16 km awayPop. 4,990

Te Puke

🇳🇿 New Zealand

16 km awayPop. 10,500

Bethlehem

🇳🇿 New Zealand

17 km awayPop. 9,270

Tauranga

🇳🇿 New Zealand

17 km awayPop. 161,000

Kaharoa

🇳🇿 New Zealand

18 km awayPop. 1,617

Otumoetai

🇳🇿 New Zealand

19 km awayPop. 8,620

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