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▫ TAIRUA
Tairua, twin harbor town to Pauanui, is situated on the east coast of the Coromandel Peninsula in the North Island of New Zealand. It is a popular destination for summer holidays, and a coffee stop for tourists on the Coromandel tourist circuit.
See
The surrounding areas are covered in either native bush and pine forests, and native bird life is plentiful. Estuaries and rivers are great fun to navigate on kayak.
Do
The ocean beach is great for surfing and soaking up the sun. Children can swim safely in the warm water of the sheltered harbour beaches.
Fishing.* Tairua Dive & Fishinn, The Esplanade, Paku Boat Ramp, 64 7 864-8054, . Charter, rental, service of boats along with all kinds of fishing equipment.* Delphinus Divers, 47A Manaia Road, 64 7 864 7675, .Diving.* Tairua Dive & Fishinn, The Esplanade, Paku Boat Ramp, 64 7 864-8054, . Equipment service, sale and rental available as well as dive courses.* Delphinus Divers, 47A Manaia Road, 64 7 864 7675, .Kayaking.* Tairua Dive & Fishinn, The Esplanade, Paku Boat Ramp, 64 7 864-8054, . Offerring guided trips for up to 2 hours. Trips require a minimum of 4 people. NZ$20 for 1 hour, NZ$40 for 2 hours, per person. Kayak sales and rental also available.
Eat
Out of the Blue Cafe, 227 Main Road, 64 7 864 8987. Open 7 days from 8am.
Sleep
Amaroo Motel, 156 Main Road, 64 7 864 8520, 0800 426 276, . Best Western run with 6 non-smoking rooms. From NZ$85.
Blue Water Motel, 213 Main Rd, 64 7 864 8537, fax 64 7 864 8537, . NZ$85-NZ$175 per night based on double occupancy - extra fee for extra occupants.
Colonial Homestay, 202 Paku Drive, 64 7 864 7743, fax 64 7 864 7743, . NZ$145-NZ$160 per night depending on season.
Heron Heights, 47 Main Road, 64 7 864 7604, mobile 027 660 9746, . NZ$100-NZ$165 per night depending on season and number of occupants.
Pacific Harbour Lodge, 64 7 864 8581, fax 64 7 864 8858, . NZ$100-NZ$180 per night depending on season and number of occupants.
On the Edge Bed and Breakfast, 219 Paku Drive, 64 7 8648285, fax 64 7 8648232, . NZ$100-NZ$140 per night.
Killyrudden Bed and Breakfast, 16 Mothuhoa Rd, 64 7 864 9061, fax 64 7 864 9062, mobile 64 0274 967 647, . Each room has a deck also laundry service and a pre-dinner drink are included. NZ$130-NZ$180.
Saltwater Lodge, 4 Tui Terrace, 64 7 864 9592, fax 64 9 278 9322, mobile 021 959 911, .
The Flying Dutchman, 88 Main Road North, 64 7 864-8448. A hostel.
Get out
Pauanui. Just across the harbor.
The town of Tairua is on the east coast of the Coromandel Peninsula in the North Island of New Zealand. It lies at the mouth of the Tairua River on its north bank and on the small Paku Peninsula. It has a population of 1500.
As well as the safe sandy harbour which is ideal for families, there is also a first rate surf beach in Tairua.
Tairua has long been a popular vacation choice with Kiwis (New Zealand slang for a New Zealander) (and is now becoming increasingly visited by international tourists.
There are some first rate motels in Tairua as well as other types of accommodation.
Directly opposite Tairua on the south bank of the river's estuary is the smaller settlement of Pauanui. The two settlements are 30 kilometres east of Thames although the town has closer connections with the sea side resort town Whangamata. Several islands lie off the mouth of the river, notably Slipper Island to the southeast and the Alderman Islands 20 kilometres to the west.
The area is a popular holiday destination noted for game fishing, diving, and surfing.
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