Ōhope


Ōhope, until 1974 known as Ohope Beach, is a beach settlement in the eastern Bay of Plenty, on the northeast coast of the North Island of New Zealand, six kilometres east and over the hill, from Whakatāne.

Name

The New Zealand Ministry for Culture and Heritage gives a translation of "place of main body of an army" for Ōhope. On 10 October 1974, the name of the settlement was formally changed from Ohope Beach to Ohope.
On 21 June 2019, the official name of the town was subsequently changed to Ōhope by the New Zealand Geographic Board.

Holiday destination

It is a popular holiday destination during the New Zealand summer, with several kilometres of safe swimming beaches. The western end of the beach is popular for surfing during the summer and Christmas period.

Town facilities

Ōhope is also home to the Ohope Beach Primary School, which has five classrooms.

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