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 | Katikati Mural Town
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Founded by the Irish settlers in 1875, Katikati is a
unique and charming town on the Pacific Coast Highway, lying between the Kaimai range of
mountains and Tauranga Harbour. |
| Farm and Fruit
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Katikati is farming and fruit growing country (including extensive Kiwifruit and avocado orchards),
with a mild sunny climate, superb mountain and
coastal scenery, and close proximity to bush tramps, fishing, harbour and ocean
beaches. |
 Lindemann Look out. |
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| Birds to Paintings
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Once known mainly for its bird gardens and mineral springs, Katikati has
now become famous for its ever-growing number of murals depicting various aspects of the
area's history and development, as well as for its winery,
new golf course, and arts and crafts. |
| Open Air Art
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A prestigious Heritage Tourism Award
reflects the High Quality of the 20 Plus works that depict the areas History.
Stay over for more than one night and join the Mural Tours. |
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| Recycling a Craft
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The art of recycling is captured by the many
Craft shops like "The Craft Shed".
Where recycled Timbers are turn into timeless creations. Modern yet aged.
Chainsaw Garden Sculptures, Maori Arts & Crafts,
Burrwood Native Jewellery just to mention a few.
Make your stay in Katikati more than just a passing visit, there is lots to see. |
| Proud Producers
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New Zealand's most highly regarded wines are produced in this excellent climate.
Morton Estate Winery, well worth a visit.
Cellar doors, for sales and tasting, are open
from 10.30am to 5pm Daily. |
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| Adventure or Golf
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Kaimai - Mamaku Ranges form a back drop to the newly established "Ballantyne Golf & Country Club".
Many Walkways, coastal and inland, can be found to
lead you to these scenic jewels.
Adventure trips, sea or land, are also available.
Katikati Fishing Charters, on "Ali J", offer
Fishing, Diving and even Trout Fishing on the Rotorua Lakes. |
| Golden Sands
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Waihi Beach just north of Katikati offers
excellent Pacific ocean surf. The golden sands
provide a play centre for the whole family.
Athenree is just inland on the Tauranga Harbour, where sheltered waters attract all
types of water sports. Stop for the delightful taste of fruit at many of the roadside stalls. |
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| Best small town
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Three times winner of the award for
Best Small Town in New Zealand and six times
runner-up, Katikati exhibits a friendliness and
community spirit second to none.. |
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