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Tourist Spot Attractions In Opononi

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Opononi and Omapere are dual settlements on the south shore of the Hokianga harbour in Northland Region, New Zealand. State Highway 12 runs through Opononi and Omapere. The combined population of Opononi and Omapere was 477 in the 2006 Census, a decrease of 117 from 2001.
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  • 1. Opo the Dolphin Statue Opononi
    Opo was a bottlenose dolphin who became famous throughout New Zealand during the summer of 1955/56 for playing with the children of the small town of Opononi on the Hokianga harbour.Opo was a wild dolphin that started following fishing boats around Opononi in early 1955 after her mother had been killed, and would swim daily in the bay close to town. She was originally named Opononi Jack, based on Pelorus Jack, since she was presumed to be male. Unlike the majority of dolphins, she had no qualms about human company, and would perform stunts for locals, play with objects like beach balls and beer bottles, and allow children to swim alongside her and make contact.Māori children were more reluctant to play with Opo, as cultural beliefs said the dolphin was a messenger from Kupe.The dolphin be...
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