The spur to Taumarere wharf was no longer necessary as Opua 's port was far superior , and it was closed .
It became known as Opua and the railway from Kawakawa opened on 7 April 1884 .
The spur to Taumarere wharf was no longer necessary as Opua 's port was far superior , and Opua was closed .
It became known as Opua and the railway from Kawakawa opened on 7 April 1884 .