OPUA MARINA, Paihia


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Blue Star car hire is the perfect choice if you are travelling to New Zealand’s prime destination – OPUA MARINA in the Bay of Islands. Chase the sunsets and explore the area, with our hybrid rental cars conveniently available for pickup at Opua Marina, ensuring you make the most of your time here. 

We also offer flexible pick-up / Drop-off options in these locations: – Bay of Islands Airport, Kerikeri, Paihia, OPUA MARINA. Excludes Russell.

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SUPER FRIENDLY AND COMPLETELY HASSLE FREE SERVICE

The bonus of a hybrid car is using 30% less fuel at the cheapest daily hire rate you could find!

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*Please note we charge the total cost to your credit card the day before pickup. No deposit is taken.

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*Please note we charge the total cost to your credit card the day before pickup. No deposit is taken.

Opua, located just a few kms from Paihia

Serves as the gateway to the Bay of Islands and Russell. It’s where vehicle ferries embark on a quick 10-minute crossing to Okiato. Once overshadowed by Okiato, Opua now thrives as a ferry landing and recreational marina, with a population of fewer than 1,000 residents.

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Paihia, a coastal town in the Bay of Islands, Northland

Just three hours north of Auckland and an hour north of Whangarei, Paihia is renowned as the gateway to the Bay of Islands, attracting visitors with its beachfront charm, bustling wharf, and sheltered waters.

Paihia offers diverse activities, with water-based adventures like fishing, boating, cruising, kayaking, and parasailing topping the list. The town provides a range of accommodations, making it an ideal base for exploring the Bay of Islands and Northland. Ferry trips to Russell, a short drive to Kerikeri, and visits to the Hokianga region on the west coast are easily accessible from Paihia.

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Opua boasts facilities

Such as a post office, Dairy shop, cafes, a modern 240-berth marina, a large wharf, yacht club and school. This store, situated over the water, offers a diverse range of items, from freshly baked bread to fishing gear, wine, and beer.

For those arriving by boat

Opua provides various boating services, including repair facilities, chandlery, launching ramps, sail repair, and an engine shop. Whether you’re a resident or a visitor, Opua remains a vital part of the Bay of Islands, with its cliff-top houses providing spectacular views across the bay.

Explore local beaches, restaurants, historic sites, natural wonders and a whole lot more by hiring an eco-friendly Blue Star vehicle. 

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Dag Sundman
Dag Sundman
16:51 06 Oct 24
Top service and good cars. Highly recommended.
Grant Hill
Grant Hill
00:59 10 Sep 24
Friendly service and great value for money.The car was clean & in good condition.We will definitely be using Blue Star next time we're in the Bay of Islands.
Taine
Taine
21:28 14 Aug 24
Highly recommended brilliant service and lovely people
Knuteson Simpkin
Knuteson Simpkin
22:59 06 Aug 24
Absolutely brilliant! I rented a little Honda Jazz and stupidly left it turned on at the motel so it ran flat. I rang Blue Star in the morning and they came to get me going again within 10 minutes of me calling. Very good service and fantastic easy people to work with. Thanks heaps. 🙂
Morgan Stanton
Morgan Stanton
06:27 19 Jul 24
We rented a car for 4 weeks and extended it to six weeks while we were getting ready to depart Opua for Fiji. The price was reasonable, the car worked great. It was a hybrid so it barely used any fuel. Would rent from them again in a heartbeat.
Antoinette Stevenson
Antoinette Stevenson
09:28 13 Jul 24
Fantastic customer service, delivered the car the night before we booked so we could be on the road early and picked up when we got back to Kerikeri. Only rental car company that ever that gave us a dry run as to the cars features and functions.
Christine Makaweo
Christine Makaweo
05:23 24 Jun 24
The van we hired for an event was just perfect. Clean, comfortable…. And excellent communication and service! It was great working with their team!
James Welch
James Welch
23:19 14 Jun 24
Hired a 12 seater van, absolutely brilliant service and great price. Definitely recommend and will use again.
Adrianna Hess
Adrianna Hess
02:49 14 Jun 24
Best car service in the Bay of Islands!! Thanks Jonnie and Chris 😃
Grant Aitken
Grant Aitken
02:02 13 Jun 24
What a fantastic experience. I would highly recommend Blue Star Rentals.
Petra Bulger
Petra Bulger
23:52 12 Jun 24
Great service, great staff, great cars
Troy Wood
Troy Wood
02:56 10 Jun 24
Kindly dropped off a car to our home at short notice which really helped during a difficult time for our family. Thanks Blue Star team.
Dianne Robson-Clark
Dianne Robson-Clark
01:52 10 Jun 24
Great company to hire from. The representative was knowledgeable and the handover was easy. The car was as advertised. I would definitely use them again.
Robert
Robert
04:00 09 Jun 24
Great presentation great service great car 5out of 5
Maria Owen
Maria Owen
03:49 09 Jun 24
Thank G for Blue Star! I was born in the Bay of Islands and I usually drive home for long weekends, birthdays, weddings, etc, but during the past 15 months I’ve been flying due to the closure of the SH1 Brynderwyn's. What has made my trips possible, besides using my air points, has been Blue Star Car Rentals. I earn Air NZ Air Points if I use the bigger companies but Blue Star offers excellent A+ service, compact Hybrid cars I like to drive, and the most competitive and affordable prices I’ve seen nationally for rental cars. I just keep going back to them. They are there with a big smile to greet you upon your arrival and you just drop the key into the box when you depart. They are simply the best. Highly recommend!
Rob M
Rob M
06:25 07 Jun 24
5-star service. Clean car in good condition. He offered to pick us up which was very helpful. We definitely use again next time!!
Anette Andersen
Anette Andersen
09:46 27 May 24
Blue star car rental is just what we needed . They are Reliable, with good cars , they deliver , and the prices are reasonable. We will recommend them at anytime.
DBI - Lana Kennedy
DBI - Lana Kennedy
22:26 22 May 24
Juliane Engels
Juliane Engels
07:57 17 May 24
Awesome and friendly service, great car, very fuel efficient and super nice people delivering the car! Will be my go-to car rental here in Kerikeri.
Elaine Hogg
Elaine Hogg
23:59 06 May 24
Nice clean modern vehicles. Great service - they delivered and collected the car from the marina we stayed at.
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Get your Blue Star Car Rental for your Far North trip

Whether you are on holiday or on business getting around Far North of New Zealand can be tricky. We can meet you at the Bay of Islands airport or anywhere around Kerikeri at no extra charge, give guidance on using hybrid car and share insights on must-see places in Northland. You are then free to travel around as much as you need!

Flexible Pick up / Drop Off at no extra cost for the Mid North: including Bay of Islands Airport, Kerikeri, Paihia, OPUA MARINA. Excludes Russell.

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