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Cottage in Waihi
4.99 out of 5 average rating, 139 reviewsWaitawheta Cottage
Aug 7 – 14
Farm stay in Karangahake
4.99 out of 5 average rating, 152 reviewsGorgeous Room In The Heart Of The Gorge.
Jul 5 – 12
Apartment in Waihi Beach
4.99 out of 5 average rating, 356 reviewsApartment on Seaforth, Spacious, Modern, Private
Oct 30 – Nov 6
Farm stay in Okoroire
4.94 out of 5 average rating, 318 reviewsTeal Corner Cabin Reconnect with nature and relax
Aug 22 – 29
Guesthouse in Waihi
4.87 out of 5 average rating, 138 reviewsWaihi Rustic cabin 2
Jul 7 – 14
Guest suite in Tanners Point
4.97 out of 5 average rating, 108 reviewsStunning harbour views over Bowentown entrance.
Sep 1 – 8
Bungalow in Athenree
4.99 out of 5 average rating, 160 reviewsHydrangea Cottage
Mar 27 – Apr 3
Guesthouse in Waihi Beach
4.99 out of 5 average rating, 359 reviewsBEHIND THE HEDGE
May 5 – 12
Other great vacation rentals in Katikati
Guesthouse in Waihi Beach
4.98 out of 5 average rating, 153 reviewsThe North End
May 14 – 21
Apartment in Okere Falls
5.0 out of 5 average rating, 404 reviewsTranquil Couples Retreat Rotorua- Okere Falls.
Jul 10 – 17
Guesthouse in Te Puna
4.94 out of 5 average rating, 387 reviewsRustic ‘n cozy country gem in the heart of Te Puna
May 21 – 28
Guest suite in Waihi Beach
4.89 out of 5 average rating, 413 reviewsWaihi Beach House Studio Unit
Sep 2 – 9
Home in Matamata
4.89 out of 5 average rating, 518 reviewsPeria Hills Cottage, Matamata- Stunning Views
Mar 16 – 23
Apartment in Athenree
4.99 out of 5 average rating, 120 reviewsAthenree Beach House: Three bedroom waterfront
Aug 10 – 17
Guesthouse in Katikati
4.98 out of 5 average rating, 93 reviewsReflections, Tranquil Waterfront Accommodation
Aug 3 – 10
Cabin in Tahawai
4.94 out of 5 average rating, 31 reviewsSpa in the country
Jun 26 – Jul 3
Quick stats about vacation rentals in Katikati
Total rentals
10 properties
Local attractions
Countdown Katikati, Talisman Hotel & Restaurant, and Robert Harris
Popular amenities
Gym, BBQ grill, and Laptop-friendly workspace
Wifi availability
10 properties include access to wifi
Total number of reviews
550 reviews
Nightly prices starting at
$20 before taxes and fees
Your guide to Katikati
All About Katikati
The small town of Katikati sits between Waihi Beach’s six miles of pristine sand and the metropolitan city of Tauranga on New Zealand’s North Island, in the Bay of Plenty district. Katikati is known for its colorful murals celebrating Katikati’s Māori heritage as well as its farming and timber milling past. Another form of outdoor art to explore here is the Haiku Pathway, an extensive collection of haiku poems carved into a series of boulders along the river’s edge. You can stop off on the way to take in sweeping views from the summit of nearby Mount Maunganui.
This region’s rich soil and golden sun make it the perfect place to grow avocados, kiwis, and orchard fruits. During the harvest, you can enjoy the local bounty at roadside stalls and discover local arts and crafts from independent stores in town. With miles of coastline meeting the cool waters of the bay, there are plenty of spots in Katikati for anglers to cast for dog snapper and gray triggerfish.
The best time to stay in a vacation rental in Katikati
Most visitors head to Katikati during the Southern Hemisphere summer (December to March) and winter (June to September). Summer is peak time for dolphin spotting, when the waters of the bay are also home to penguins, seals, and whales. If you’re visiting during the winter, warming up with a dip in a hot spring is a popular pastime, and you’ll find yourself one of fewer visitors at the Bay of Plenty region’s beaches. Snow is rare in the colder months, but don’t forget to pack a waterproof layer or two, due to the chance of rain showers.
Spring and fall tend to experience more rain, but you’ll still find mountain bikers, horseback riders, and hikers taking on the drops at TECT All Terrain Park. Every other October, the Arts Festival in Tauranga, about 30 minutes’ drive away, brings 10 days of comedy, music, arts, and theatrical performances.
Top things to do in Katikati
MacMillan Reserve
This combined park and nature reserve is on the edge of the bay, minutes from town, and is a great place to have a waterfront picnic and watch the sunset. Local wildlife is plentiful here, and it’s an ideal spot for birders, who can keep an eye out for native birds like kererū and tūī among the reeds.
Open Air Art
Where there were once blank walls throughout the city, you’ll now see grand art pieces depicting Māori and Keleha stories. Beginning in the 1990s, Katikati became known as New Zealand’s Mural Town, and it is currently home to nearly 80 murals. The community-based initiative to cover the town in huge works of art was driven by a goal to share the history of Katikati, and of New Zealand as a whole, with the rest of the world. You can wander the streets and discover the murals at random, or follow the map you can pick up at the Information Centre/Arts Junction.
Kaiate Falls
Around a 45-minute drive from Katikati, Kaiate Falls comprises a series of spectacular waterfalls and cascades. The figure-8 loop trail takes 45 minutes to an hour to complete, offering various vantage points of the falls and an inviting tree-fringed swimming hole below the lower cascade.
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