Ōhiwa
Ōhiwa | |
|---|---|
Rural settlement | |
Ōhiwa Beach Road | |
| Coordinates: 37°59′24″S 177°09′40″E / 37.990°S 177.161°E | |
| Country | New Zealand |
| Region | Bay of Plenty |
| Territorial authority | Ōpōtiki District |
| Ward | Waioeka-Waiōtahe-Otara Ward |
| Electorates | |
| Government | |
| • Territorial authority | Ōpōtiki District Council |
| • Regional council | Bay of Plenty Regional Council |
| Area | |
• Total | 3.96 km2 (1.53 sq mi) |
| Population (June 2024) | |
• Total | 180 |
| • Density | 45/km2 (120/sq mi) |
| Postcode(s) | 3174 |
Ōhiwa is a rural settlement in the Ōpōtiki District and Bay of Plenty Region of New Zealand's North Island. It is on a headland on the eastern side of Ōhiwa Harbour, and on the western side of the Waiotahe River mouth.
The New Zealand Geographic Board officially included the macron in the name from 16 July 2020.
The Ferry Hotel was opened at Ōhiwa in 1873, together with a ferry service to Ōhope. A post office opened in the growing town in 1877. Unstable sand and erosion from 1915 destroyed the town. A second attempt to create sections for baches in the 1960s was also lost to erosion in 1978.
Onekawa Te Mawhai Regional Park was created on the headland in 2010. It incorporates areas of archaeological importance from long Māori use of the area, including Onekawa pā.
A local campground provides accommodation.