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Katikati

More than 40 murals adorn the buildings in the heart of Katikati – “New Zealand’s Mural Town.”

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The rural town of Katikati was founded by settlers from Ulster in Ireland, but the district was populated by Maori long before Europeans arrived. The volcanic soils and sunny climate were as suitable then for kumara as they are today for kiwifruit and avocados. In recent years, Katikati has called itself the ‘mural town’. You can pick up a mural guide map from the information centre, then stroll the streets to inspect the hand painted works. The local museum documents the growth of the town with photographs and displays of artefacts. In the harvest season, roadside shops and stalls are overflowing with fresh produce.
Functional facts: Approx. population 3,500, information centre, cafés, limited accommodation.

In Katikati:

Other towns near Katikati by road:

Waihi (23 minutes)
Tauranga (30 minutes)
Paeroa (41 minutes)

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Katikati does not have any rail stations.

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Katikati does not have scheduled passenger air services.

The nearest airport is in Tauranga (30 minutes)

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