Photo by Gail New
Our journey begins from Tairua, base camp for
Coromandel Life
magazine
(previously PakuViews). Rather than thinking of it as a great “rest stop”
like Charlotte – cuppa, petrol, supplies, visit to the loos – think about a
lengthy stopover to enjoy the bounty this area has to offer.
First, refresh your senses at many fine restaurants, galleries and shops.
For the nature lover, Tairua and Pauanui both offer beautiful sandy
beaches (with some great surf spots) and the more protected estuary and
harbour – perfect for kayaks, kite surfing, paddle boarding and sailing.
When the tide’s out, ride over smooth sands on BloKarts or horseback.
Enjoy scenic views from several tracks or take in the Historic walk.
Pick up walking and camping guides in the Tairua and Pauanui Info
Centres, where you can also find out about track conditions, tides,
accommodation availability and more.
Centrally located, Tairua and Pauanui also make the perfect ‘base camp’
for the traveller – plan a longer stay and not only enjoy the area, take in
day trips to the many nearby sights as well.
TAIRUA & PAUANUI
For details of upcoming events see the PakuViews
Calendar on pg16 or visi
t
Visitors are welcome by arrangement.
Phone Jessie or Dave at
07 868 8798
or email
No description does justice to the powerful
presence of nature at Te Moata. Set in 344
hectares of native bush just north of Tairua,
this sanctuary hosts a variety of residential
retreats and workshops. A network of
walking tracks leads to streams, the labyrinth,
waterfalls and beautiful stands of native trees
including ancient Kauri.
Experience Te Moata for yourself. Enrol in a
retreat or book a stay in one of our cottages or
remote bush huts.
Other services 7AM till 7 PM
LPG non automotive filling • Oil and Automotive accessories
Convenience store • milk bread grocery etc
Fishing gear and Bait sales
Coffee to go • Hot and cold snack food
Tairua Service Station
07 864 8519
MAin ROAd, TAiRuA
24 HOuR Petrol &, diesel sales
Naturalist-led Marine Charter Tours
• Bird, whale & dolphin watching
• Explore beaches, caves, & tidepools
• Nature photography
• Fishing & Diving Charters
• 7M Stable Catamaran
• Take your ‘Road Trip’ by boat!
2 hr+ tours for 6 as little as $60pp
Ring now for more info
PAUL DEWHURST
021 632 024
