Katikati

Bay Of Plenty

#6 Among Things To Do in Bay of Plenty

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Katikati, Bay of Plenty Overview

Katikati is a small town located between Waihi Beach and Tauranga and is the perfect stop when you enter the Bay of Plenty. This town is known as ‘New Zealand’s Mural Town’ as various murals are painted across walls and commercial buildings. There are many sculptures, mosaics, tapestries, and carvings on display all across town. They pay homage to early Maori residents and depict the history of Maori. Here, you can see about sixty pieces of art that depict the history of Katikati.

Katikati is about a 30-minute drive north of Tauranga and it is a very green town, surrounded by orchards and farmland. This rural town was discovered by settlers from Ulster, Ireland but the Maori had been living here long before European settlers. The volcanic soils are ideal for kiwis and avocadoes and the town is also known as the ‘Avocado Capital of New Zealand’ as the majority of fruit production comes from here. Katikati has grown in popularity in recent years and this relaxed town is a great place to visit.