Tairua

Tairua

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North Island
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The town of Tairua is on the east coast of the Coromandel Peninsula in the North Island of New Zealand. It lies at the mouth of the Tairua River on its north bank and on the small Paku Peninsula. The population was 1266 in the 2006 Census, a decrease of 195 from 2001. [cite web|url=http://www.stats.govt.nz/census/2006-census-data/final-counts/waikato-region.htm|title=Final counts – census night and census usually resident populations, and occupied dwellings - Waikato Region|publisher=Statistics New Zealand]

As well as the safe sandy harbour which is ideal for families, there is also a first rate surf beach in Tairua.

Tairua has long been a popular vacation choice with Kiwis and is now becoming increasingly visited by international tourists.

There are some first rate motels in Tairua as well as other types of accommodation.

Directly opposite Tairua on the south bank of the river's estuary is the smaller settlement of Pauanui. The two settlements are 30 kilometres east of Thames although the town has closer connections with the sea side resort town Whangamata. Several islands lie off the mouth of the river, notably Slipper Island to the southeast and the Alderman Islands 20 kilometres to the east.

The area is a popular holiday destination noted for game fishing, diving, and surfing.

Education

Tairua School is a coeducational full primary (years 1-8) school with a decile rating of 7 and a roll of 102. [cite web|url=http://www.tki.org.nz/e/schools/display_school_info.php?school_id=1975|title=Te Kete Ipurangi - Tairua School|publisher=Ministry of Education]

Notes

External links

* [http://www.tairua.school.nz/ Tairua School website]


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