Pauanui
This white-sand Pacific beach, forested hills with scenic viewpoints, and a harbour-side setting make this little holiday village on the Coromandel Peninsula one of New Zealand's more sought-after summer retreats. Sitting at the mouth of the Tairua River, Pauanui is known for game fishing, diving, and surfing, and draws a well-heeled seasonal crowd. An airstrip serves light-aircraft arrivals, and a canal housing development adds an unusual residential character to the area.
Description drafted with AI from public sources such as Wikipedia and OpenStreetMap. How this works
- Population1,090
- Nearest water from center 1.2 km0.8 mi
- Nearest mountain from center 1.3 km0.8 mi
Pauanui: quick answers
Where is Pauanui?
Pauanui is in New Zealand, about 100 km62 miles in a straight line from Auckland.
How do you get to Pauanui?
The nearest airport is Thames Aerodrome (TMZ), about 48 min away by road.
What's the weather like in Pauanui?
The warmest month is February, averaging 19°C66°F across day and night; the coolest is July, at 11°C52°F. The wettest month is July, with about 137 mm5.4 in of precipitation. (Monthly averages, 1991–2020.)
What's in Pauanui?
OpenStreetMap lists 1 restaurant, 1 café and 1 place of worship within 2 km of the centre.
What's near Pauanui?
Other Wandering Well picks within 60 km include Waihi, Whangamata and Thames.