Discover the Western Bay of Plenty

Katikati is famous for its amazing range of open-air murals dotted throughout the town. When the Mural Walk was designed in 1991, “The History of Settlement, on the walls, presented by Professional Artists” was the theme. Now more than 28 years later, there are over 76 world-famous murals and works of art to bring this story to you.

The best way to experience these is on a guided tour with a passionate and knowledgeable local.

To make a booking:
Phone: +64 7 5495250
Email: info@katchkatikati.org.nz

Open for lunch and dinner seven days a week, the Talisman is located in the heart of Katikati. The menu is designed to suit all tastes, but they're famous for the Tomahawk steak – it's a must-try! They use locally sourced ingredients including avocados from their own garden at the restaurant.

Talisman Hotel Restaurant & Garden Bar
7/9 Main Road, Katikati 3129
Phone: +64 7 549 3218

Explore the world of avocados with a 90-minute tour of a working orchard. Only a six minute drive from Katikati, NZ Avocado Tours share insights into growing avocados and the orchard's history. Learn about New Zealand's avocado cultivation, global avocado history, and observe the orchard's unique features and local wildlife.

Taste avocado treats, and discover diverse uses beyond the typical 'smashed on toast' and guacamole. Learn more here.

Avocado Tours
9 Walker Road East, Katikati
info@avocadotours.nz
www.avocadotours.nz

Head along to Matahui Distillery and make your own gin to take away with you. Choose from our library of botanicals and use one of their individual stills to distil your very own bottle of unique gin to take home.

Matahui Distillery
270 Matahui Road, Aongatete, Katikati
ask@matahuidistillery.com
www.matahuidistillery.com

Travel north to the seaside town of Waihī Beach and stay the night at Tasman Holiday Parks - Waihī Beach. This holiday park is popular with families, campers, and those who like a little more luxury while they're holidaying. Surrounded by native bush and beach, the holiday park has a huge range of accommodation options, a heated swimming pool, playground, and loads more amazing facilities.

Tasman Holiday Parks - Waihī Beach
15 Beach Road, Waihī Beach
0800 924 448
tasmanholidayparks.com/nz/waihi-beach

Orokawa Bay is a secluded beach lined with native pōhutukawa trees and a great place to spend a day. You can access the track from the northern end of Waihī Beach and it'll take about 45 minutes to reach the bay. Spend the day relaxing on the beach, or carry on along the track to Homunga Bay or William Wright Falls.

Flatwhite is one of the very few, truly beachfront restaurants in the Bay of Plenty and the views are just amazing! This café and restaurant is an iconic part of Waihī Beach and a definite must-do when you're in the area! You can dine at Flat White for breakfast, lunch and dinner seven days a week.

Flatwhite
21 Shaw Road, Waihī Beach
hello@flatwhite.co.nz
www.flatwhite.co.nz

Te Puna Quarry Park is a disused quarry that has been lovingly transformed into a picturesque park with gardens, walking tracks, sculptures and sweeping views across the Bay of Plenty. The park (which is dog friendly) is open every day and entry is free but koha (donations) to support the volunteer's hard work are appreciated.

Te Puna Quarry Park
110 Te Puna Quarry Road, RD 7, Te Puna 
www.quarrypark.org.nz