Paku Lodge Resort - Tairua

Waterfront resort offering complimentary kayak and bicycle rentals with stunning harbour views

Accommodations

Paku Lodge Resort offers self-contained apartments with a private balcony and harbour views. Each apartment has a kitchen with a stove, a microwave, and a refrigerator, plus a seating area with flat-screen satellite TV. The one-bedroom units provide a separate living room and bedroom, both with water outlooks.

Complimentary Amenities

Guests receive complimentary use of kayaks, bicycles, and paddle boards, along with spades for Hot Water Beach. The resort also provides top-of-the-line sportfishing gear and a free guest laundry. A BBQ area with sea views is available for outdoor dining, and free parking is included.

Location

Paku Lodge Resort Tairua is situated on The Esplanade, directly across from a safe swimming beach and 50 metres from Paku Wharf. The property is a 20-minute drive from Hot Water Beach and 30 minutes from Pauanui, with easy access to Cathedral Cove and Mercury Bay islands. Guests can walk to The Old Mill cafe and The Beach Club restaurant within minutes.

Family-Friendly Stays

Families benefit from spacious self-contained apartments with separate bedrooms and kitchen facilities. The resort provides complimentary kayaks, life jackets, and bicycles for all ages, plus spades for digging at Hot Water Beach. Free laundry facilities and a barbecue area help simplify longer stays for families.

Services & Extras

Paku Lodge offers free Wi-Fi in all areas and on-site parking at no extra cost. The management provides shovels, beach towels, and local recommendations upon arrival. Fresh milk and electric blankets are available in each unit, and the property includes a hose for washing feet before entering.

• Location: 50m from Paku Wharf, across from safe swimming beach
• Complimentary: Kayaks, bicycles, paddle boards, spades for Hot Water Beach
• Activities: Top-of-the-line sportfishing gear, fishing, diving, boating at nearby wharf
• Amenities: BBQ area with harbour views, free guest laundry, free parking
• Rooms: Self-contained apartments with private balcony, kitchen, and harbour views
• Nearby: 20 min to Hot Water Beach, 30 min to Cathedral Cove and Pauanui