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Drive, State Highway 25 passes through the town centre. The town is situated about 40km south of [wiki=d44d604242082d327c00252f266f1dec]Whitianga[/wiki] and about 36km north of [wiki=e137a1477ce48760896dca68a77079dc]Whangamata[/wiki].
*Ferry, catch the short ferry ride from [wiki=47e7b512edbd4cb2e4e4f9c09db6312b]Pauanui[/wiki] across the Tairua Harbour.
*Sail, Tairua is a safe harbour and a good place for stopover.
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The surrounding areas are covered in native bush and pine forests, and native bird life is plentiful. Estuaries and rivers are great fun to navigate on kayak.
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Ocean Beach, Ocean Beach Rd. Great for surfing and soaking up the sun.
*Tairua Harbour, Manaia Rd. Children can swim safely in the warm water of the sheltered harbour beaches.
*Paku, Tirinui Cres. Walk to the summit of this volcanic peak which was once a maori pa site for an amazing view of the Pacific Ocean, Tairua Harbour and the Coromandel Ranges.
*Tairua River, Tairua Rd. Excellent for kayaking and other water sports.
*Coromandel Forest Park, Kopu Hikuai Rd. Loads of areas for swimming, walks and trailbike riding in the area.
* Fishing.
** Tairua Dive & Fishinn, The Esplanade, Paku Boat Ramp, 64 7 864-8054, [url=http://www.divetairua.co.nz/].] Charter, rental, service of boats along with all kinds of fishing equipment.
** Delphinus Divers, 47A Manaia Road, 64 7 864 7675, [http://www.tairuadive.co.nz/[/url].
* Diving.
** Tairua Dive & Fishinn, The Esplanade, Paku Boat Ramp, 64 7 864-8054, [url=http://www.divetairua.co.nz/].] Equipment service, sale and rental available as well as dive courses.
** Delphinus Divers, 47A Manaia Road, 64 7 864 7675, [http://www.tairuadive.co.nz/[/url].
* Kayaking.
** Tairua Dive & Fishinn, The Esplanade, Paku Boat Ramp, 64 7 864-8054, [http://www.divetairua.co.nz/]. Offerring guided trips for up to 2 hours. Trips require a minimum of 4 people. NZ$20 for 1 hour, NZ$40 for 2 hours, per person. Kayak sales and rental also available.
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The harbour and ocean provide an abundance of fresh seafood such as flounder, pipis, cockles, crayfish, scallops and snapper.
*Out of the Blue Cafe, 227 Main Road, 64 7 864 8987. Open 7 days from 8am.
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Amaroo Motel, 156 Main Road, 64 7 864 8520, 0800 426 276, [url=http://www.amaroo.co.nz/].] Best Western run with 6 non-smoking rooms. From NZ$85.
* Blue Water Motel, 213 Main Rd, 64 7 864 8537, fax 64 7 864 8537, [url=http://www.coromandelmotel.co.nz/[/url].]NZ$85-NZ$175 per night based on double occupancy - extra fee for extra occupants.
* Colonial Homestay, 202 Paku Drive, 64 7 864 7743, fax 64 7 864 7743, [url=http://www.colonialhomestay.co.nz[/url].]NZ$145-NZ$160 per night depending on season.
* Heron Heights, 47 Main Road, 64 7 864 7604, mobile 027 660 9746, [url=http://www.tritairua.co.nz/[/url].]NZ$100-NZ$165 per night depending on season and number of occupants.
* Pacific Harbour Lodge, 64 7 864 8581, fax 64 7 864 8858, [url=http://www.pacificharbour.co.nz/[/url].]NZ$100-NZ$180 per night depending on season and number of occupants.
* On the Edge Bed and Breakfast, 219 Paku Drive, 64 7 8648285, fax 64 7 8648232, [url=http://ontheedge.tairua.co.nz/[/url].]NZ$100-NZ$140 per night.
* Killyrudden Bed and Breakfast, 16 Mothuhoa Rd, 64 7 864 9061, fax 64 7 864 9062, mobile 64 0274 967 647, [url=http://www.killrudden.co.nz/[/url].] Each room has a deck also laundry service and a pre-dinner drink are included. NZ$130-NZ$180.
* Saltwater Lodge, 4 Tui Terrace, 64 7 864 9592, fax 64 9 278 9322, mobile 021 959 911, [http://www.saltwaterlodge.com/SWL/[/url].
* The Flying Dutchman, 88 Main Road North, 64 7 864-8448. A hostel.
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Take the ferry to [wiki=47e7b512edbd4cb2e4e4f9c09db6312b]Pauanui[/wiki], just across the harbour or head north to [wiki=d44d604242082d327c00252f266f1dec]Whitianga[/wiki] or west to [wiki=a4fb6c3483f9e977b5b6e9be9e90664f]Thames[/wiki].
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