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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 is adjacent to the wharf. | 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 is adjacent to the wharf. | ||
The Orapiu Wharf has been repaired (Oct/Nov 2007). It is one stop on the ferry run between Auckland and Coromandel. | 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. | ||
[[Category:Villages]] | [[Category:Villages]] | ||
Revision as of 10:23, 2 December 2007
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 is adjacent to the wharf. 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.