Title: Katikati Travel Guide: Best of Katikati, Bay of Plenty Region Travel 2026 | Expedia.co.uk [Hotels in Katikati](https://expedia.co.uk/Katikati-Hotels.d6055863.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Holiday Rentals in Katikati](https://expedia.co.uk/Katikati-Holiday-Rentals.d6055863.Travel-Guide-HolidayRentals)[Flights to Katikati](https://expedia.co.uk/Cheap-Flights-To-Katikati.d6055863.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Katikati Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Katikati.d6055863.Car-Hire-Guide)[Katikati Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/Katikati.d6055863.Holidays-City-Breaks) # Katikati Travel Guide ## Tourist Guide ![Katikati showing a small town or village](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6055863/8356b23f-9a1a-4b36-9f4d-85ba860acf2b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Katikati showing a small town or village](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6055863/8356b23f-9a1a-4b36-9f4d-85ba860acf2b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Katikati which includes outdoor art, a park and a statue or sculpture](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6055863/5a97325d-7a3a-4e7c-926b-c456ae35ec40.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Martha Mine](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6108228/f4f6d53b-0340-411d-9da2-2623fe96d8ec.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Martha Mine featuring tranquil scenes](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6108228/3a24871e-2713-4cf8-a38b-a4a22752b750.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Visit Katikati Things to do Reviews #### Admire the art of “Mural Town,” find birds and sculptures in the wetlands, walk the Haiku Pathway or follow the Katikati Cuisine Trail for gastronomic treats. As its nickname suggests, Katikati is famous for its large number of murals, which are scattered around town to depict its history and its people. Explore this artistic little town at the northern end of the Tauranga Harbour and enjoy the surrounding orchards and farmlands. Katikati is just half an hour by car from the town of Mount Maunganui, which is connected by bridge to the city of [Tauranga](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Tauranga.d6138986.Holidays-City-Breaks). Begin your visit by following the Katikati Murals Walk published on the town’s website or take one of the weekend tours that are offered in summer. Learn stories of the early days of farming, education, transport and trade. Along the way you’ll also find several inspiring sculptures, so exploring the town feels like being in an open-air gallery. Stroll along the Haiku Pathway, set in a tranquil environment along the Uretara Stream. Find over 40 river boulders engraved with Japanese-style verses that all consist of 3 lines with a set amount of syllables each. Most poems reflect the beautiful surroundings. Fire up your tastebuds with a trip along the Katikati Cuisine Trail. Along with a wide range of fresh farm produce, you will also find a tempting array of wines, cheeses, preserves and seafood. Take your purchases to an idyllic spot for a picnic or order a tasty meal in a café. Delve into the nature of the region with a walk or a bike ride along one of the many trails around the Katikati peninsula. A local favourite is the Katikati Bird Walk with its birdlife sculptures along the way. Keep watch for the wide variety of birds that live in this estuary. Sooth your muscles with a dip in the thermal pools at the Sapphire Springs Holiday Park. Choose from one of the communal pools, fed with flowing warm water from the hot springs, or upgrade to a private spa in a natural bush setting. Finish off with tracking down “Barry,” if you hadn’t already found him in town. Being one of the iconic sculptures around Katikati, he is a gentleman enjoying his newspaper on a bench. Take a seat to pose for a fun photo with Barry, or follow his lead and just sit and enjoy the atmosphere of charming Mural Town. - Top hotels in Katikati - Top Holiday Rentals in Katikati ![ASURE Kaimai View Motel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/28000000/27180000/27174800/27174708/b8dc1416_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### ASURE Kaimai View Motel 84 Main Road Katikati Bay of Plenty £90 15 Feb - 16 Feb includes taxes & fees Stay at this business-friendly motel in Katikati. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and an airport shuttle (surcharge). Popular attractions Haiku Park and Katikati ... 9.2/10 Wonderful! (137 reviews) Erin, Lawrence & Ellen were superb host with conversation both professional and refreshingly personal. We loved our stay and were delighted at how clean everything was and spacious room. Also, valued meeting friendly housekeeping staff on duty shortly before our departure. They knew all about us ... Reviewed on 25 Jan 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=15%2F02%2F2026&endDate=16%2F02%2F2026&selected=27174708&PinnedHotelID=27174708&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6055863) ![Hotel on Devonport](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1120000/1115400/1115377/df36f1e0_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Hotel on Devonport 72 Devonport Road Tauranga £104 15 Feb - 16 Feb includes taxes & fees Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Tauranga. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ... 9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,001 reviews) Good location in town, within walking distance to many shops and restaurants. Check-in person was friendly. Parking on-site (small fee) was convenient. Spacious room, comfortable bed and nice pillows. Shower water pressure was very low, and towels were of average quality. Check-out person not so ... Reviewed on 6 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=15%2F02%2F2026&endDate=16%2F02%2F2026&selected=1115377&PinnedHotelID=1115377&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6055863) ![Hotel Armitage and Conference Centre](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/990000/988800/988706/30ccb324_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Hotel Armitage and Conference Centre 9 Willow St Tauranga £72 15 Feb - 16 Feb includes taxes & fees Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Tauranga. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ... 8/10 Very Good! (1,001 reviews) Always enjoy staying here, comfy rooms and great service Reviewed on 22 Jan 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=15%2F02%2F2026&endDate=16%2F02%2F2026&selected=988706&PinnedHotelID=988706&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6055863) [See all 850 properties in Katikati](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=09%2F02%2F2026&endDate=10%2F02%2F2026®ionId=6055863) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply. ![City Suites Tauranga](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/9630000/9629900/9629803/0b3bf75c_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### City Suites Tauranga 32 Cameron Road Tauranga Stay at this luxury aparthotel in Tauranga. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ... 8.6/10 Excellent! (1,013 reviews) We stayed in this place for two days. We stayed here for one night. The environment is large and the room is very large. All kinds of facilities are very good, which is worthy of the price. The parking space is also good, and the places we are very close. Reviewed on 1 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Tauranga-Hotels-City-Suites-Tauranga.h9629803.Hotel-Information) ![18th Avenue Thermal Motel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/23000000/22520000/22518100/22518008/e4d43869_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### 18th Avenue Thermal Motel 50 Eighteenth Avenue Tauranga Stay at this aparthotel in Tauranga. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and room service. Popular attractions Mount Maunganui and Tenpin Tauranga are located ... 7.6/10 Good! (263 reviews) Spotless room, excellent service, loved the outdoor area for the kids. Would absolutely recommend this motel to anyone! 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Stroll along the beaches or seek out the campsites. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Katikati-Murals-Tauranga.d553248621532610921.Attraction) #### Haiku Park Explore the great outdoors at Haiku Park, a lovely green space in Katikati. Amble around the area's beaches or seek out its campsites. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Haiku-Park-Katikati.d553248634692679856.Attraction) #### MacMillan Reserve Explore the great outdoors at MacMillan Reserve, a lovely green space in Katikati. Amble around the area's beaches or seek out its campsites. [](https://expedia.co.uk/MacMillan-Reserve-Tauranga.d553248621532610920.Attraction) ## Reviews of Katikati 4 Top destination 5 - Excellent 0 4 - Good 1 3 - Okay 0 2 - Disappointing 0 1 - Terrible 0 ### 4/5 - Good Verified traveller CENTRAL PARK restaurant = excellent food, and pleasant owners. Sophisticated and delicious. 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