Pauanui and Tairua

Pauanui is a purpose built somewhat exclusive sea-side community that features NZ’s first canal housing development. Tairua, an older settlement is across the harbour. A passenger ferry service runs regularly between the two. Both have ocean beaches for swimming and surfing. You can windsurf in the ocean and the harbour at Pauanui. Painter Peter Morath says the walk to the top of Mount Paku provides extensive views.

Pauanui Beach and Tairua Harbour by Peter Morath