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Difference between revisions of "Orapiu"
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Orapiu, located at the eastern end of Waiheke Island, was first subdivided in 1916. | Orapiu, located at the eastern end of Waiheke Island, was first subdivided in 1916. | ||
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It's the largest settlement at the eastern end, has a wharf and is the starting point for the Waiheke Island [[Wharf to Wharf Fun Run]]. The famous Blue Heron Lodge, adjacent to the wharf, was closed this year (2008) and current plans include subdivision of the property. | It's the largest settlement at the eastern end, has a wharf and is the starting point for the Waiheke Island [[Wharf to Wharf Fun Run]]. The famous Blue Heron Lodge, adjacent to the wharf, was closed this year (2008) and current plans include subdivision of the property. | ||
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The Orapiu Wharf has been repaired (Oct/Nov 2007). It is one stop on the [http://www.360discovery.co.nz/pdf/360_Coromandel_Discovery.pdf ferry run] between Auckland and Coromandel. | The Orapiu Wharf has been repaired (Oct/Nov 2007). It is one stop on the [http://www.360discovery.co.nz/pdf/360_Coromandel_Discovery.pdf ferry run] between Auckland and Coromandel. | ||
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The wharf is also a popular fishing spot. | The wharf is also a popular fishing spot. | ||
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Not far from the wharf, in the middle of the [[Waiheke Channel]], is [[Sunday Rock]], a marked navigation hazard. | Not far from the wharf, in the middle of the [[Waiheke Channel]], is [[Sunday Rock]], a marked navigation hazard. | ||
[[Category:Villages]] | [[Category:Villages]] | ||
[[Category:Orapiu]] | [[Category:Orapiu]] | ||
Revision as of 05:24, 17 March 2009
Orapiu, located at the eastern end of Waiheke Island, was first subdivided in 1916.
It's the largest settlement at the eastern end, has a wharf and is the starting point for the Waiheke Island Wharf to Wharf Fun Run. The famous Blue Heron Lodge, adjacent to the wharf, was closed this year (2008) and current plans include subdivision of the property.
The Orapiu Wharf has been repaired (Oct/Nov 2007). It is one stop on the ferry run between Auckland and Coromandel.
The wharf is also a popular fishing spot.
Not far from the wharf, in the middle of the Waiheke Channel, is Sunday Rock, a marked navigation hazard.