'''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.

Get in

Get around

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, [http://www.divetairua.co.nz/]. Charter, rental, service of boats along with all kinds of fishing equipment.
  • * '''Delphinus Divers''', 47A Manaia Road, ''64 7'' 864 7675, [http://www.tairuadive.co.nz/].
  • '''Diving'''.
  • * '''Tairua Dive & Fishinn''', The Esplanade, Paku Boat Ramp, ''64 7'' 864-8054, [http://www.divetairua.co.nz/]. Equipment service, sale and rental available as well as dive courses.
  • * '''Delphinus Divers''', 47A Manaia Road, ''64 7'' 864 7675, [http://www.tairuadive.co.nz/].
  • '''Kayaking'''.
  • * '''Tairua Dive & Fishinn''', The Esplanade, Paku Boat Ramp, ''64 7'' 864-8054, [http://www.divetairua.co.nz/]. 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.
  • Buy

    Eat

  • '''Out of the Blue Cafe''', 227 Main Road, ''64 7'' 864 8987. Open 7 days from 8am.
  • Drink

    Sleep

  • '''Amaroo Motel''', 156 Main Road, ''64 7'' 864 8520, 0800 426 276, [http://www.amaroo.co.nz/]. 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, [http://www.coromandelmotel.co.nz/]. 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, [http://www.colonialhomestay.co.nz]. NZ$145-NZ$160 per night depending on season.
  • '''Heron Heights''', 47 Main Road, ''64 7'' 864 7604, mobile ''027'' 660 9746, [http://www.tritairua.co.nz/]. 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, [http://www.pacificharbour.co.nz/]. 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, [http://ontheedge.tairua.co.nz/]. 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, [http://www.killrudden.co.nz/]. 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, [http://www.saltwaterlodge.com/SWL/].
  • '''The Flying Dutchman''', 88 Main Road North, ''64 7'' 864-8448. A hostel.
  • Get out

  • Pauanui. Just across the harbor.