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Pauanui, a purpose built holiday community which lies across the harbour from Tairua, features the country’s first canal housing development. A number of charter and fishing boats operate from both Pauanui and Tairua
wharves and the beaches are perfect for safe swimming and surfing in most conditions.

The entire family will enjoy navigating the network of walkways through Pauanui – perfect safe cycleways. The Tangatarori Lane boardwalk leads you across wetlands to reveal the special ecosystem of the upper harbour, teeming with birdlife.

The offshore islands of Slipper, Shoe and the Aldermen Islands can be
explored by booking a trip with numerous local dive and fishing charter boats.

At Hikuai at the foothills of the ranges to the west, you’ll find historic native bush trails through old gold mines, native fern forests and a fresh water river great for kayaking and swimming in summer.