Tairua is a beach holiday resort on the east coast of the Coromandel Peninsula, close to Hot Water Beach, Cathedral Cove, near Pauanui and Sailor's Grave. We have accommodation, surfing, swimming, kayaking, bush walks, hiking, kite surfing and great fishing all right here. 

The twin peaks of Paku guard the harbour entrance and provide a 360 degree panorama from the Aldermen Islands round to the Pinnacles in the Coromandel Forest Park from the lookout.

Tairua is a favourite Kiwi holiday/vacation destination.  We offer all types of quality accommodation including hotels, motels, B&B, homestays and studio apartments. Our backpackers, camping spots, baches and holiday homes cater to all travellers and budgets. 

You can hire a kayak, take a fishing charter, dive on reefs, wrecks and off-shore islands or surfcast off the beach. Escape from it all to Slipper Island, one of New Zealand's few privately owned islands, only a short boat trip out from Tairua harbour. The island offers a lodge, chalets and good camping facilities.

Tairua is only minutes away from bush and kauri grove walks, old mines and caves to explore and fresh water swimming holes. You can visit Cathedral Cove, Hot Water Beach, Hahei, and Sailors Grave. Pauanui is only a short ferry ride away.

Tairua offers everything you need to ensure you have a safe and comfortable stay:

• Supermarkets, butcher, bakery
• Petrol Station and service garage
• ATM
• Art galleries and Gift shops
• Video store and library
• Medical Centre and chemist
• Restaurants and cafes
• Day Spa and beauty salon
• Information Centre

 Plus..........we are only 2 hours drive from Auckland and the airport.

Brits At The Beach    Wow, it was great!  Keep an eye out for updates for Brits3 on October 5,6 and 7 2012.  See you there!

Ruth from the Tairua Ferry sent us this photo of the orcas that were in our harbour recently.  You can view the current ferry timetable from the link in the sidebar.