Katikati Today

Katikati, with a population close to 3,600 according to the 2006 Census, is situated 30 minutes drive north of central Tauranga. With some of the best scenery New Zealand has on offer combined with a temperate coastal climate, many people from around the country and the world are considering Katikati an ideal place to live, work and play.

Whether it's the tastes of the area's renowned horticultural products or spending time strolling the many unique walking tracks, the Katikati area offers something for everyone. To find out more visit the Katikati Visitor Information Centre, which offers an extensive range of information about Katikati and the wider Bay of Plenty region.

Katikati is known for its many murals painted on walls of commercial buildings, started in the 1990s as a project to regenerate tourist interest in the town and district, indeed the effort was recognised with the bestowal of New Zealand's 'Most Beautiful Small Town' award for towns of less than 8,000 population in 2005 by the Keep New Zealand Beautiful Society.

You can pick up visitor information and material regarding accommodation, shops and services as well as local and regional events. The Katikati Visitor Information Centre is open 9am-4.30pm Mon-Fri and 9.30am-2pm Sat & Sun (closing time flexible to accommodate visitor demand).