Tairua Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Photo by Tamara
Photo by Tamara
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Photo by Beth Davis
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Photo by Sapphire Beaumont

Go with the flow in Tairua and discover its volcanic peaks, island dive spots and surf beaches at your own leisure.

Tairua means “two tides”. One tide reaches its harbour at the Tairua River mouth and the other laps at Tairua Beach. In between stand the twin peaks of Mount Paku, a volcano with views of some the best dive spots of the Coromandel Peninsula. Tairua’s twin town Pauanui is just a short ferry ride away. The region’s true hidden gem is Otara Bay. You can only get there by following a bush track from Sailor’s Grave Beach. Shh, don’t tell anyone!

Pacific Harbour Villas
Pacific Harbour Villas
4 out of 5
223 Main Rd, Tairua
The price is AU$158 per night from 22 July to 23 July
AU$158
22 July - 23 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star beach cabin in Tairua. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and room service. Popular attractions Tairua Library and Pepe Reserve are located ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (179 reviews)
"was a great place to stay for our weekend away,So quite and relaxing, Great walking distances to the great food ,and shops,,definitely be back AAA+++"

Reviewed on 22 Jun. 2025

Pacific Harbour Villas
Paku Lodge Resort
Paku Lodge Resort
3 out of 5
10 The Esplanade, PO Box 63, Tairua
The price is AU$138 per night from 11 July to 12 July
AU$138
11 July - 12 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star beach aparthotel in Tairua. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a beach locale. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (224 reviews)
"Fantastic place, charming, quiet, Terry a great host/owner; beautiful location 2.5 km walk to downtown Tairua but pitch dark at night, glad I had a reflector vest Basics in place for cooking, TV has Netflix, prime and good channels. Water across the street, complimentary kayaks and shovels for hot ..."

Reviewed on 23 Jun. 2025

Paku Lodge Resort
Tairua Shores
Tairua Shores
3.5 out of 5
156 Main Road, Coromandel Peninsula, Tairua
The price is AU$174 per night from 10 July to 11 July
AU$174
10 July - 11 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly motel in Tairua. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and an airport shuttle (surcharge). Popular attractions Pepe Reserve ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (129 reviews)
"Excellent stay! Would recommend to anyone wanting to see Coromandel, Hahei or the Hot Water Beaches for a night or two!"

Reviewed on 11 May 2025

Tairua Shores
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Pacific Harbour Villas
Pacific Harbour Villas
4 out of 5
223 Main Rd, Tairua
Stay at this 4-star beach cabin in Tairua. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and room service. Popular attractions Tairua Library and Pepe Reserve are located ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (179 reviews)
"was a great place to stay for our weekend away,So quite and relaxing, Great walking distances to the great food ,and shops,,definitely be back AAA+++"

Reviewed on 22 Jun. 2025

Pacific Harbour Villas
Paku Lodge Resort
Paku Lodge Resort
3 out of 5
10 The Esplanade, PO Box 63, Tairua
Stay at this 3-star beach aparthotel in Tairua. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a beach locale. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (224 reviews)
"Fantastic place, charming, quiet, Terry a great host/owner; beautiful location 2.5 km walk to downtown Tairua but pitch dark at night, glad I had a reflector vest Basics in place for cooking, TV has Netflix, prime and good channels. Water across the street, complimentary kayaks and shovels for hot ..."

Reviewed on 23 Jun. 2025

Paku Lodge Resort
Paku Paradise, Tairua.
Paku Paradise, Tairua.
Tairua
Stay at this vacation home in Tairua. Enjoy free WiFi, laundry facilities, and patios. Popular attractions Mount Paku and Pauanui Beach are located nearby.
9.6/10 Exceptional! (128 reviews)
Paku Paradise Plus
"I'm a regular visitor here. After two years away it is great to return to a relaxing spot with great views. some upgrades make this getaway even more comfortable. Check out the local cafes at the bottom of Mt.Paku when your here - Tairua club and Old Mill are favourites."

Reviewed on 8 May 2025

Paku Paradise, Tairua.
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Popular places to visit

Mount Paku

Mount Paku

4.5/5(16 reviews)

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Mount Paku during your travels in Tairua. While you're in the area, stroll along the beautiful beaches.

Mount Paku

Paaku

Find out about the history of Tairua when you spend time at Paaku. While you're in the area, stroll along the beautiful beaches.

Paaku

Tairua Library

Tairua Library is just one of the places to see in Tairua, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? While you're in the area, stroll along the beaches.

Tairua Library

Activities

Cathedral Cove

Cathedral Cove Day Trip from Auckland

AU$361
per adult
Cathedral Cove Day Trip from Auckland
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Reviews of Tairua

4.5
Top destination
5 - Excellent
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5 - Excellent 56%
4 - Good
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4 - Good 36%
3 - Okay
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2 - Disappointing
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5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

Nice beaches.

4/5 - Good

Verified traveller

The restaurant Manaia was great. Staff were very friendly and service was excellent. Food was delicious

5/5 - Excellent

ColinGallagher

100 year birthday celebration of local person living in Village

3/5 - Okay

Verified traveller

A great spot to visit and fantastic views from Paku Summit. Winter a lot of restaurants are not open every night so something to be mindful of. Summer it’s pumping.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

I had never stayed there before. This was a brief trip and I'm determined to return for a longer holiday. The estuary and ocean beach are beautiful, there are plenty of dining options and it's a reasonably short drive to other attractions.

3/5 - Okay

Robyn

Very quiet town, not many restaurants or eating options. Great food at Hot Water Beach cafe. Healthy food at reasonable price and lovely setting.

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