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Katikati Must-Do's
Open-air Art Murals
These murals are a real feature of Katikati. Pull up a map from katikatiopenairart.co.nz and take a self-guided art walk.
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Barry the Statue
‘Barry’, statue in Katikati © Bay of Plenty Tourism
On first glance, it’s just a man reading the paper on a bench. On second glance, it’s an impressive life-size sculpture by Donald Paterson made from resin, copper and fibreglass.
The Haiku Pathway
By the end of this 2km riverside walkway, you’ll be a whizz at crafting haiku. This series of boulders inscribed with poems is refreshingly different.
Sapphire Springs Holiday Park & Mineral Pools
Foremost a campsite set beside a beautiful river; day visitors are also welcome to use the park’s pools, hot tubs and private spas. Summer Twilight Visit in summer for a series of Saturday night concerts at Haiku Reserve.
Western Bay Museum
Appreciate the life of early settlers, practice morse code and marvel at working typewriters and gramophones.
Katikati Produce Market
Kicking off every Friday from 3.30pm, load up on locally made produce. It wraps up at 6pm in summer and in winter, when darkness falls.
Leveret & Mills Reef Winery
Enjoy a large variety of wine tastings inside a striking Cape Dutch building. Your hosts will eagerly spill the stories behind every varietal.
Katikati Avocado Food & Wine Festival
Rip off the socks and shoes, this one’s all about dancing barefoot in the grass while enjoying live music and the Smashed Avo competition. Expect plenty of food and wine.Held in January (to be announced) at the Uretara Domain.
