Tairua Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

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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$162 per night from 8 Oct to 9 Oct
AU$162
8 Oct - 9 Oct
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! (185 reviews)
"perfect"

Reviewed on 26 Sept 2025

Pacific Harbour Villas
Tairua Shores

Tairua Shores

3.5 out of 5
156 Main Road, Coromandel Peninsula, Tairua
The price is AU$208 per night from 1 Oct to 2 Oct
AU$208
1 Oct - 2 Oct
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! (133 reviews)
"we really appreciated the communication we had with the owner regarding some confusion on our end. they did their very best to meet our needs. thank you for that. we really enjoyed our stay."

Reviewed on 22 Aug 2025

Tairua Shores
Paku Lodge Resort

Paku Lodge Resort

3 out of 5
10 The Esplanade, PO Box 63, Tairua
The price is AU$159 per night from 1 Oct to 2 Oct
AU$159
1 Oct - 2 Oct
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! (228 reviews)
Worth a stay
"Lovely clean and tidy unit with a lovely view of the water. This is the second time have stayed here. Bed is comfortable and the shower pressure great."

Reviewed on 1 Sept 2025

Paku Lodge Resort
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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! (185 reviews)
"perfect"

Reviewed on 26 Sept 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! (228 reviews)
Worth a stay
"Lovely clean and tidy unit with a lovely view of the water. This is the second time have stayed here. Bed is comfortable and the shower pressure great."

Reviewed on 1 Sept 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! (129 reviews)
midwinter at Paku Paradise
"I've stayed here multiple times and the location still leaves a warm and positive impression. Easy access with whatever you need to keep you comfortable, off street parking is always a bonus for unpacking/ repacking. Even in winter you can be warm and cosy as you watch the sea and birds wheeling ..."

Reviewed on 3 July 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

Reviews of Tairua

4.5
Top destination
5 - Excellent
14
5 - Excellent 56%
4 - Good
9
4 - Good 36%
3 - Okay
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3 - Okay 8%
2 - Disappointing
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2 - Disappointing 0%
1 - Terrible
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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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