Katikati vacation rentals

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Guest favorite

Guest suite in Tahawai

4.99 out of 5 average rating, 102 reviews

AvoStay Katikati. A self contained studio.

Newly renovated self contained studio which is underneath the main house located on a working avocado orchard. This comfortable studio has a queen bed & bathroom facilities along with your own private outdoor area. The studio has a kitchenette, microwave, free parking, Wi Fi, TV and basic essentials. Katikati is a small mural town nestled near the Kaimai Ranges and the Tauranga Harbour. It is close to Waihi Beach and the Karangahake Gorge which has amazing walks, cycle trails and lots more.

Jun 5 – 12

G$16,605 GYD per night
Guest favorite

Place to stay in Katikati

4.99 out of 5 average rating, 181 reviews

The Masters Chambers In the Country

This Lockwood cabin/studio offers an “Eagles” inspired theme on our quiet 10 acre block, located in Katikati. Waihi and Waihi Beach are a 15 minute drive away, and it is a 35 minute drive to Tauranga. You also have the opportunity to pushbike or walk some popular tracks in this area, which are a short drive away. This cabin has lovely rural views, so it’s a perfect 1 or 2 night getaway to enjoy some R & R! And remember "You can check out any time you like, but you may never want to leave!"

Sep 20 – 27

G$20,075 GYD per night
Guest favorite

Guest suite in Karapiro

4.98 out of 5 average rating, 396 reviews

Lake Edge Stunning views Karapiro

Lake Edge..Lake Karapiro, stunning uninterrupted views of the finishing Line of The Worlds Best Rowing, WakaAma, Canoeing, Hydroplanes, Kayaking, Water Skiing. Directly opposite Don Rowlands Centre HOBBITON 20 min Waikato River Trail 15 min 10 mins CAMBRIDGE 10 mins AVANTIDRONE 50 minutes Waitomo Caves 5 min Boatshed Cafe & Wedding Venue 1hour 45 mins International Airport Guests have total privacy separate Pavilion from main dwelling. Jetty on Lake edge, direct access to the water.

Jan 3 – 10

G$32,570 GYD per night

Popular amenities for Katikati vacation rentals

Stay near Katikati's top sights

Countdown Katikati24 locals recommend
Talisman Hotel & Restaurant26 locals recommend
CHROME Cafe6 locals recommend
Haiku Park10 locals recommend
Waihi Pizza, Katikati3 locals recommend
Finer Wines4 locals recommend

Other great vacation rentals in Katikati

Guest favorite

Guest suite in Tanners Point

4.97 out of 5 average rating, 106 reviews

Stunning harbour views over Bowentown entrance.

Nov 17 – 24

G$26,221 GYD per night
Guest favorite

Apartment in Waihi Beach

4.99 out of 5 average rating, 353 reviews

Spacious and Modern Well Appointed Apartment

Oct 9 – 16

G$18,628 GYD per night
Guest favorite

Bungalow in Athenree

4.99 out of 5 average rating, 160 reviews

Hydrangea Cottage

May 31 – Jun 7

G$23,268 GYD per night
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Guest suite in Waihi Beach

4.95 out of 5 average rating, 241 reviews

The Boat House: 150m to the Beach & Village

Jun 15 – 22

G$19,076 GYD per night
Guest favorite

Cottage in Waihi

4.99 out of 5 average rating, 138 reviews

Waitawheta Cottage

Oct 7 – 14

G$21,963 GYD per night
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Guesthouse in Waihi Beach

4.98 out of 5 average rating, 150 reviews

The North End

Jun 1 – 8

G$21,186 GYD per night
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Farm stay in Aongatete

4.85 out of 5 average rating, 152 reviews

Kingfisher cottage

Apr 22 – 29

G$21,598 GYD per night
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Tiny home in Lower Kaimai

5.0 out of 5 average rating, 195 reviews

Pukeko Lane "a simple blend of the good stuff"

Sep 2 – 9

G$49,886 GYD per night
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Apartment in Okere Falls

4.99 out of 5 average rating, 399 reviews

Tranquil Couples Retreat Rotorua- Okere Falls.

May 13 – 20

G$30,906 GYD per night
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Farm stay in Karangahake

4.99 out of 5 average rating, 147 reviews

Gorgeous Room In The Heart Of The Gorge.

Nov 25 – Dec 2

G$12,260 GYD per night
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Cottage in Kopu

4.98 out of 5 average rating, 484 reviews

Pheasant Farm Cottage

Feb 24 – Mar 3

G$19,358 GYD per night
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Guesthouse in Waihi

4.87 out of 5 average rating, 130 reviews

Waihi Rustic cabin 2

May 20 – 27

G$7,887 GYD per night

Other great vacation rentals in Katikati

Guest favorite

Tiny home in Rotorua

4.87 out of 5 average rating, 446 reviews

Tiny House Experience in Okere Falls

Jun 30 – Jul 7

G$26,604 GYD per night
Guest favorite

Apartment in Bowentown

4.87 out of 5 average rating, 285 reviews

The Barn, designers dream, romantic beach hideaway

Aug 14 – 21

G$37,069 GYD per night
Guest favorite

Home in Matamata

4.98 out of 5 average rating, 504 reviews

Signal Ridge- Neighbouring Hobbiton, stunning view

Jan 7 – 14

G$35,849 GYD per night
Guest favorite

Home in Papamoa

4.99 out of 5 average rating, 105 reviews

Sea-breeze Luxury Escape

May 7 – 14

G$18,576 GYD per night
Guest favorite

Home in Matamata

4.89 out of 5 average rating, 515 reviews

Peria Hills Cottage, Matamata- Stunning Views

Feb 12 – 19

G$26,174 GYD per night
Guest favorite

Farm stay in Karapiro

4.99 out of 5 average rating, 178 reviews

The Rocks - 2022 Host awards finalist.

Aug 13 – 20

G$70,368 GYD per night
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Cottage in Okere Falls

4.96 out of 5 average rating, 352 reviews

The Love Shack Lake Rotoiti. Lake Edge Cottage.

Oct 1 – 8

G$38,157 GYD per night
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Vacation home in Waihi Beach

4.93 out of 5 average rating, 147 reviews

Sweet on Citrus

Aug 21 – 28

G$21,509 GYD per night
Guest favorite

Treehouse in Katikati

4.92 out of 5 average rating, 404 reviews

Tranquil Tui Treehouse - no extra fees

Sep 14 – 21

G$14,365 GYD per night
Guest favorite

Cottage in Omokoroa

4.88 out of 5 average rating, 102 reviews

Omokoroa - Original Kiwi Bach

Jun 30 – Jul 7

G$16,064 GYD per night
Guest favorite

Cottage in Tauranga

4.98 out of 5 average rating, 171 reviews

The Bach

Mar 3 – 10

G$28,679 GYD per night
Guest favorite

Cabin in Tahawai

4.92 out of 5 average rating, 26 reviews

Spa in the country

Jun 8 – 15

G$26,631 GYD per night

Quick stats about vacation rentals in Katikati

Total rentals

10 properties

Local attractions

Countdown Katikati, Talisman Hotel & Restaurant, and Robert Harris

Popular amenities

Gym, BBQ grill, and Laptop-friendly workspace

Wifi availability

10 properties include access to wifi

Total number of reviews

420 reviews

Nightly prices starting at

G$6,283 GYD before taxes and fees

Your guide to Katikati

All About Katikati

The small town of Katikati sits between Waihi Beach’s six miles of pristine sand and the metropolitan city of Tauranga on New Zealand’s North Island, in the Bay of Plenty district. Katikati is known for its colorful murals celebrating Katikati’s Māori heritage as well as its farming and timber milling past. Another form of outdoor art to explore here is the Haiku Pathway, an extensive collection of haiku poems carved into a series of boulders along the river’s edge. You can stop off on the way to take in sweeping views from the summit of nearby Mount Maunganui.

This region’s rich soil and golden sun make it the perfect place to grow avocados, kiwis, and orchard fruits. During the harvest, you can enjoy the local bounty at roadside stalls and discover local arts and crafts from independent stores in town. With miles of coastline meeting the cool waters of the bay, there are plenty of spots in Katikati for anglers to cast for dog snapper and gray triggerfish.


The best time to stay in a vacation rental in Katikati

Most visitors head to Katikati during the Southern Hemisphere summer (December to March) and winter (June to September). Summer is peak time for dolphin spotting, when the waters of the bay are also home to penguins, seals, and whales. If you’re visiting during the winter, warming up with a dip in a hot spring is a popular pastime, and you’ll find yourself one of fewer visitors at the Bay of Plenty region’s beaches. Snow is rare in the colder months, but don’t forget to pack a waterproof layer or two, due to the chance of rain showers.

Spring and fall tend to experience more rain, but you’ll still find mountain bikers, horseback riders, and hikers taking on the drops at TECT All Terrain Park. Every other October, the Arts Festival in Tauranga, about 30 minutes’ drive away, brings 10 days of comedy, music, arts, and theatrical performances.


Top things to do in Katikati

MacMillan Reserve

This combined park and nature reserve is on the edge of the bay, minutes from town, and is a great place to have a waterfront picnic and watch the sunset. Local wildlife is plentiful here, and it’s an ideal spot for birders, who can keep an eye out for native birds like kererū and tūī among the reeds.

Open Air Art

Where there were once blank walls throughout the city, you’ll now see grand art pieces depicting Māori and Keleha stories. Beginning in the 1990s, Katikati became known as New Zealand’s Mural Town, and it is currently home to nearly 80 murals. The community-based initiative to cover the town in huge works of art was driven by a goal to share the history of Katikati, and of New Zealand as a whole, with the rest of the world. You can wander the streets and discover the murals at random, or follow the map you can pick up at the Information Centre/Arts Junction.

Kaiate Falls

Around a 45-minute drive from Katikati, Kaiate Falls comprises a series of spectacular waterfalls and cascades. The figure-8 loop trail takes 45 minutes to an hour to complete, offering various vantage points of the falls and an inviting tree-fringed swimming hole below the lower cascade.

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