Life in the friendly town of Katikati – ‘The Avocado Capital of New Zealand’ – moves at an easy pace, set by the laid-back locals, themselves. Proud of their artistic and creative culture, the town is recognized for an array of dazzling murals adorning its commercial buildings. Sculptures, stunningly laid out gardens, walkways and its unusual Haiku Pathway, (depicting Japanese poems about the natural world), make this Bay of Plenty gateway township a captivating location.

Where

Nestled at the foothills of the Kaimai Mamaku Forest to the West and sprawling along the banks of the Uretara River and all the way to the North Western reaches of Tauranga’s inner harbour, this horticultural service hub has an approximate population of 5000 residents. Attracted by climate and lifestyle, 35% of these residents are over age 65.

History

Historically settled as a farming and agriculture base, with its higher than average sunshine hours, Katikati is the natural home to extensive kiwifruit and avocado orchards – the production of which the local economy depends.

In town

State Highway 2 passes through Katikati’s main street which is dotted with a diverse range of shops and services. Uretara River Views will sit conveniently opposite The Big Avocado fruit and vegetable store and is a minutes’ walk to Katikati Countdown Supermarket. The convenience of being located within the centre of town will be of immense benefit to residents.. The unhurried start and end to the working day will be the icing on the cake for those who own or are employed by businesses in the middle of Katikati.

Leisure and proximity

At twenty kilometres from the pristine sands of Waihi Beach and the wild, untamed Orokawa Bay – a popular walk with locals and tourists alike – Katikati is in close proximity to a wide variety of coastal leisure activities. The Coromandel Peninsula to the north is less than a two-hour drive for weekends away and the small townships of Waihi Beach, Athenree, Bowentown and Omokoroa are all within a 20 kilometre radius from this pivotal position. If travelling further afield, in just over two hours by car you will be reaching your destination in the centre of Auckland city. To the South via State Highway 2, the thriving provincial City of Tauranga is well-placed to commute for work or to take in larger shopping needs. In less than 40 minutes by car you can be stepping aboard a plane at Tauranga Airport to catch a flight to Auckland, Wellington or Christchurch.

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