Tairua Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Sunset Seascape with Shoe and Slipper Islands from Mt Paku Summit Walk Lookout, Coromandel, New Zealand
Panorama of Tairua in New Zealand from high view point
bay from north at low tide time, Tairua, New Zealand
Tairua
Tairua

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$155 per night from 6 July to 7 July
AU$155
6 July - 7 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach cabin in Tairua. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and room service. Popular attractions Tairua Library and Pepe Reserve are located nearby.
8.6/10 Excellent! (226 reviews)
"The bathroom left a lot to be desired. The toilet was mounted on a piece of laminated wood, which did not look hygienic. The toilet seat was very loose. The whole studio looked like it could have had a deep clean around the edges. The bedding was very clean and the bed was comfortable. Location to ..."

Reviewed on 27 May 2026

Pacific Harbour Villas
Tairua Shores

Tairua Shores

3.5 out of 5
156 Main Road Tairua
The price is AU$156 per night from 10 June to 11 June
AU$156
10 June - 11 June
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly motel in Tairua. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and an airport shuttle (surcharge). Popular attractions Pepe Reserve and Tairua ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (165 reviews)
"Deck outside needs cleaning and sprucing up b4 summer otherwise property was clean and tidy. Could do with Sky or expanded TV/sport/film options especially in autumn/winter weather. Self checkin worked easily.."

Reviewed on 29 May 2026

Tairua Shores
Paku Lodge Resort

Paku Lodge Resort

3 out of 5
10 The Esplanade Tairua
The price is AU$148 per night from 7 June to 8 June
AU$148
7 June - 8 June
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach aparthotel in Tairua. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a beach locale. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (274 reviews)
"Loved the outlook to the beach. The bed was fantastic. Great to have Sky TV. Walking distance to the surf beach. Great proximity to the Old Mill Cafe. The unit could have been cleaner - the outside of the fridge was dirty, toilet wasn’t properly cleaned, vanity sink not properly cleaned. Unusually ..."

Reviewed on 31 May 2026

Paku Lodge Resort
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Pacific Harbour Villas

Pacific Harbour Villas

4 out of 5
223 Main Rd Tairua
Stay at this beach cabin in Tairua. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and room service. Popular attractions Tairua Library and Pepe Reserve are located nearby.
8.6/10 Excellent! (226 reviews)
"The bathroom left a lot to be desired. The toilet was mounted on a piece of laminated wood, which did not look hygienic. The toilet seat was very loose. The whole studio looked like it could have had a deep clean around the edges. The bedding was very clean and the bed was comfortable. Location to ..."

Reviewed on 27 May 2026

Pacific Harbour Villas
Paku Lodge Resort

Paku Lodge Resort

3 out of 5
10 The Esplanade Tairua
Stay at this beach aparthotel in Tairua. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a beach locale. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (274 reviews)
"Loved the outlook to the beach. The bed was fantastic. Great to have Sky TV. Walking distance to the surf beach. Great proximity to the Old Mill Cafe. The unit could have been cleaner - the outside of the fridge was dirty, toilet wasn’t properly cleaned, vanity sink not properly cleaned. Unusually ..."

Reviewed on 31 May 2026

Paku Lodge Resort
Waterfront Apartments Whitianga

Waterfront Apartments Whitianga

3.5 out of 5
2 Buffalo beach Road Whitianga WKO
Stay at this beach aparthotel in Whitianga. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a beach locale. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (258 reviews)
"I was very happy and will visit again"

Reviewed on 3 June 2026

Waterfront Apartments Whitianga
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Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Popular places to visit

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 Day Trip from Auckland

Cathedral Cove Day Trip from Auckland

AU$321
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Cathedral Cove Day Trip from Auckland
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Auckland tours and transfers by hourly Booking

AU$947
per traveller
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Cities near Tairua

Mount Paku

Pauanui

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