Arts & Culture
Stroll along the Uretara River Haiku walk and get a feel for the area through the poetry of others.
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Haiku Park
60 Main RdStroll along the Uretara River Haiku walk and get a feel for the area through the poetry of others.
Katikati Art Group & Gallery
See local artists in residence
Essentials
Countdown Katikati
131 Main RdFour Square Katikati
Main RoadParks & Nature
Waihi Beach is famous for its white sand and beautiful waves. Bring a picnic or have a meal at one of the village eateries and make a day of it.
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Waihi Beach
Ocean View RoadWaihi Beach is famous for its white sand and beautiful waves. Bring a picnic or have a meal at one of the village eateries and make a day of it.
The Mount beach is a stunning example of a Bay of Plenty beach. Take a walk around or up the Mount, (about 1 hour each) to get a real feel for it. Cafes abound near the base of the Mount, while you are there do a bit of shopping in the nearby main street.
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Mount Maunganui
The Mount beach is a stunning example of a Bay of Plenty beach. Take a walk around or up the Mount, (about 1 hour each) to get a real feel for it. Cafes abound near the base of the Mount, while you are there do a bit of shopping in the nearby main street.
Take your pick of the many walk options in the ancient native forest. There are so many panoramic views and pretty streams and waterfalls.
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Kaimai-Mamaku Forest Park
Take your pick of the many walk options in the ancient native forest. There are so many panoramic views and pretty streams and waterfalls.
Uretara Stream flows through the heart of Katikati. It is home to many native fish and bird species, some of which you will see if you take a walk along 'The Bird Walk'.
Uretara Stream Esplanade Reserve
1 Waterford RdUretara Stream flows through the heart of Katikati. It is home to many native fish and bird species, some of which you will see if you take a walk along 'The Bird Walk'.
Food Scene
The restaurant is located in a historic building, the food is divine, make sure you leave room for one of their iconic desserts.
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Talisman Hotel & Restaurant
7 Main RoadThe restaurant is located in a historic building, the food is divine, make sure you leave room for one of their iconic desserts.
Enjoy a range of fresh local food here, if you are lucky there might be a table left outside where you can watch the sunset over the Kaimai Ranges.
Central Park Bar & Kitchen
62 Main RdEnjoy a range of fresh local food here, if you are lucky there might be a table left outside where you can watch the sunset over the Kaimai Ranges.
Entertainment & Activities
Enjoy a swim in this open air pool which is heated to 27 degrees. There is a BBQ area if you want to cook up a storm.
Sapphire springs swimming pool is also nearby.
Dave Hume Pools
32 Carisbrooke StEnjoy a swim in this open air pool which is heated to 27 degrees. There is a BBQ area if you want to cook up a storm.
Sapphire springs swimming pool is also nearby.
Set in the bush, the pools are fed from a pure natural warm water spring which flows constantly, and enters the pools between 30°C and 32°C.
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Sapphire Springs Holiday Park & Thermal Pools
274 Hot Springs RdSet in the bush, the pools are fed from a pure natural warm water spring which flows constantly, and enters the pools between 30°C and 32°C.