Tairua
Coromandel Peninsula, New Zealand
Tairua is situated 51km from
Thames across
State Highway 25a which is fully sealed and crosses the Kirikiri Saddle (424m). Of special
interest is the walking track which starts at the saddle and leads to the summit of Mt.
Kaitarakihi. A fairly hard three hours each way but which affords magnificent views. A
branch walk to the Devcich Kauri is marked which would add a further hour to the main
walk.
The volcanic peak, Paku, and off
shore views of the jagged Aldermen Islands are the natural focal points of the Tairua
area.
Large areas south of the river, between Pauanui and Wharekawa Harbour (Opoutere), are dominated by exotic forests. North of Tairua is
the rugged coastal area of Sailors Grave - an
area for a fine half day coastal work.
Inland, the Tairua River runs to the sea from its source in the Coromandel Range, snaking
through historic Broken Hills on its journey.
Tairua's own Web-Cam.
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the latest photo.
Accommodation includes motels and
camping grounds, and an Hotel at the southern edge of the town provides both accommodation
and dining.
Tairua is well endowed with sporting facilities, with a golf course, playing fields,
outdoor and all weather bowling greens and tennis courts.
Safe anchorage is available in the harbour, and there are many swimming spots along the
harbour shore, or for the keen surfers the ocean beach where first class surfing can be
experienced. Diving in and around the many reefs and islands give variety and sport in the
clear waters.
Tramping in the area can uncover relics of
the goldmining era and kauri dams of the timber boom. Forests provide flora and fauna in
abundance, intermixed with waterfalls and streams, panoramic views, stretching for
approximately 80,000 hectares.
Trout can be found in the upper reaches of the Tairua River and gemstone hunting in stream
beds reveals jasper and other stones.
Advertise from as little as
50c per week.
