Tairua accommodation from AU$172

Pack your sunnies, hat and towel, and head out to Pauanui Beach for a day of fun in the sun. Spend a night or two at Sunlover Retreat and Ocean Breeze Resort, and you'll be quite close to this attraction. Admire the region from a completely different viewpoint when you make your way up to the very top of Mount Paku. This spot's nearest accommodation options include Tairua Shores and Pauanui Pines Motor Lodge.

For some alternatives, checkout the Sovereign Pier on the Waterways and the Admiralty Lodge Motel. They are 25 kilometres and 25 kilometres respectively from the main center. Wotif also suggests the At Parkland Place and the Oceanside Motel. The first is 25 kilometres away from the city, while the second is 25 kilometres away.

If you'd like to explore some close by cities, try Opoutere and Whenuakite. Journey 11 kilometres to the south of Tairua and you'll locate Opoutere. That said, Whenuakite is 12 kilometres to the northwest. Opoutere hotels and apartments include the Lakes Resort Pauanui and YHA Opoutere - Hostel. The Seabreeze Holiday Park and Hot Water Beach Top 10 Holiday Park are some of the better ones in Whenuakite.

If sport gives you an adrenaline buzz, go to ASB Baypark. It's located to the southeast of Tairua. Those wanting to stay nearby can take their choice from the Quest Mount Maunganui and the Baywatch Motor Inn.

Tauranga Airport is the most logical airport, and is 80 kilometres from central Tairua. Accommodations nearby include the Trinity Wharf Tauranga and The Terraces at Ocean Beach.