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Okaihau

The town of Okaihau has a useful assortment of shops

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Located on the western side of Lake Omapere in Northland, the township of Okaihau was established in 1862 when a group of Canadian settlers began clearing land in the area. The town has a useful assortment of shops and services, a hotel and a golf course. Its special claim to fame is a fire service museum with a large collection of vehicles, uniforms, photographs and memorabilia. From Okaihau you can follow Horeke Road to the Wairere Boulders, a fascinating nature park where huge basalt rocks have filled a valley. Functional facts: Approx. population 680, basic shops and services, service station.

In Okaihau:

Other towns near Okaihau by road:

Kaikohe (19 minutes)
Kerikeri (25 minutes)
Waitangi (38 minutes)

Other towns near Okaihau by rail:

Okaihau does not have any rail stations.

Other towns near Okaihau by air:

Okaihau does not have scheduled passenger air services.

The nearest airport is in Kerikeri (25 minutes)

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