Fabulous twin harbour towns on
the Peninsula's east coast, Tairua and Pauanui
offer a superb setting beside the Pacific
Ocean. Close by is Paku, a twin-coned Maori
pa sculptured hillside that was once an island
while offshore lies the Slipper, Shoe and
Alderman Islands. A number of charter and
fishing boats operate from both wharves and
the beaches are perfect for safe swimming
and surfing in most conditions.
Tairua is the older of the two towns and originally
a milling and farming community. Across the
water, is Pauanui, a purposebuilt holiday
community that features the country's first
canal housing development. The internationally
acclaimed Puka Park Resort is also found here.
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Attractions:
 Tairua River - located
in the Puketui Valley, by the main Thames
road, this is an excellent picnic and
fresh water swimming spot.
Tairua Harbour - a dramatic
harbour mouth, with an entrance hazardous
to boats at times. Shore and cast fishing
is available from both Pauanui and Tairua
sides.
Pauanui Mountain
Walking Track - climbing steeply from
the south end of Pauanui Beach, this
offers a trek to the top of Pauanui
Mountain (400m/1200ft) for panoramic
views.
Pauanui/Tairua Ferry - operating every hour in summer, this
is a pleasant ride from the Pauanui
Wharf to the Tairua Harbour.
Paku - this dramatic
volcanic peak dominates the harbour
and can be climbed from Paku Drive in
a steep 15 min walk to the summit.
Sports Clubs - found
in both towns along with community clubs
offering golf courses and a range of
other facilities.
Broken Hills - at the
top of the Puketui Valley Road, this
area has gold mining relics, fishing,
rock hounding and a variety of day walks.
Slipper Island - historic
sites, scenic walks, safe snorkeling,
diving, fishing and wreck exploration
are all found here.
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Map Pauanui
& Map Tairua
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Pauanui
Information Centre
Manager:Jewel Hughes
Address: PDC, Pauanui
Phone:
(07) 864 7101,
Fax:
(07) 864 7101
Email:[email protected]
Open Hours: Seasonal
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