Tairua Local

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Mount Paku

Walk to the top of Mt Paku for a stunning 360° view of the surrounding land, sea and horizon, and read about the history of extinct volcanic pyramid along the way. Follow serviced walkways from The Esplanade to the summit or drive to the base of Paku summit for a gentler hike.

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Coastal Walkway

Straight down the driveway, follow the nearby walkway by the wharf along Tairua Harbour into Tairua Town Centre, and continue along Pepe Estuary. A gentle walk providing stunning mountain and estuary views.

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Sailors Grave Te Karo Bay

A stunning beach 10 minutes drive north of Tairua. Visit historic grave site or hike through beautiful native bush from Sailors Grave to best-kept-secret, Otara Bay. Perfect for picnics.

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Puketui Valley

For a fresh water experience drive 15 minutes south of Tairua to Tairua River. Follow trails through the Broken Hills historic mining area or enjoy a refreshing swim in the waterholes.

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Local Shops

The Tairua town centre offers a wide range of shops for all your needs:

FourSquare: best for general grocery shopping.

Tairua Butchery: fresh poultry and meat daily.

Golddiggers: liquor store

All Things Organic: for you pick of fresh organic fruits and vegetables, plus other popular organic food brands.

The Little Gallery: with works by local artists

The Shop: a boutique gift shop

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Local Eateries

Restaurants & Bar: Flock Restaurant and Bar, Manaia, Out of the Blue Café, Punters Bar & Grill, The Pepe, The Old Mill Café.

Takeaways: Aaron's Kitchen, Surf n Sand, Johnny's

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