{"id":10052,"date":"2019-10-21T11:01:05","date_gmt":"2019-10-20T22:01:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bachcare.co.nz\/blog\/?p=10052"},"modified":"2023-07-24T14:36:37","modified_gmt":"2023-07-24T02:36:37","slug":"things-to-do-in-pauanui","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.bachcare.co.nz\/blog\/things-to-do-in-pauanui\/","title":{"rendered":"Top 5 things to do in Pauanui"},"content":{"rendered":"\r\n<h2 class=\"has-large-font-size wp-block-heading\">Our guide on the best activities in Pauanui<\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>This town in the east coast of the Coromandel is not to be missed. There\u2019s a reason it\u2019s one of the top spots in the country for holiday homes. Close enough to drive to from Auckland and one of the best spots to set up home base for your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bachcare.co.nz\/holiday-homes-accommodation\/coromandel\">Coromandel holiday<\/a>. With a range of places to visit and things to do in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bachcare.co.nz\/holiday-homes-accommodation\/coromandel\/pauanui\">Pauanui<\/a>, here you\u2019ll have a getaway full of sandy beaches, ocean swims and stunning coastal walks.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><strong><em>Here are our top 5 things to do on your next holiday in beautiful Pauanui<\/em><\/strong>:<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\" \/>\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>[su_button url=&#8221;http:\/\/bit.ly\/2DGSaWv&#8221; target=&#8221;blank&#8221; background=&#8221;#e31e26&#8243; size=&#8221;10&#8243; center=&#8221;yes&#8221; radius=&#8221;round&#8221;] Discover our holiday homes in Pauanui [\/su_button]<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator is-style-wide\" \/>\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1. Go for a hike and take the Pauanui Mountain summit walk<\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"400\" class=\"wp-image-10092\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bachcare.co.nz\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/Untitled-design-1.png\" alt=\"things to do in Pauanui - \" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bachcare.co.nz\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/23\/2019\/10\/Untitled-design-1.png 800w, https:\/\/www.bachcare.co.nz\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/23\/2019\/10\/Untitled-design-1-300x150.png 300w, https:\/\/www.bachcare.co.nz\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/23\/2019\/10\/Untitled-design-1-768x384.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>400 meters above the sea lies one of the Coromandel\u2019s most stunning forested walks and when you reach the top, an unforgettable panoramic view of the surrounding Coromandel peninsula. It\u2019s also the best spot in Pauanui to enjoy golden hour and capture frame-worthy photos.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator is-style-wide\" \/>\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2. Collect pictures of seashells on Pauanui beach<\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"400\" class=\"wp-image-10093\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bachcare.co.nz\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/Untitled-design-2.png\" alt=\"Pauanui Beach things to do\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bachcare.co.nz\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/23\/2019\/10\/Untitled-design-2.png 800w, https:\/\/www.bachcare.co.nz\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/23\/2019\/10\/Untitled-design-2-300x150.png 300w, https:\/\/www.bachcare.co.nz\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/23\/2019\/10\/Untitled-design-2-768x384.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Enjoy a slow <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bachcare.co.nz\/blog\/8-must-do-walks-in-the-coromandel\/\">walk along the coast of the Coromandel<\/a> on the golden sands of Pauanui\u2019s 2 kilometre beach. This will give you time to notice the stunning assortment of seashells that have been washed up ashore! The beach is well-groomed and is one of the best walks around. A leisurely stroll along this gorgeous beach will make it really easy to unwind and relax.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator is-style-wide\" \/>\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3. Enjoy a bit of retail therapy at Pauanui shops<\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"400\" class=\"wp-image-10095\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bachcare.co.nz\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/Photo-credit_-ChristchurchNZ.png\" alt=\"Clothes Pauanui Shops\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bachcare.co.nz\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/23\/2019\/10\/Photo-credit_-ChristchurchNZ.png 800w, https:\/\/www.bachcare.co.nz\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/23\/2019\/10\/Photo-credit_-ChristchurchNZ-300x150.png 300w, https:\/\/www.bachcare.co.nz\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/23\/2019\/10\/Photo-credit_-ChristchurchNZ-768x384.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Pauanui Village Centre offers the perfect place to indulge in a shopping spree, with 17 different retail stores to choose from. There are boutique shops such as Hello Friday and Outback Surf Shop to grab a cute holiday outfit, along with multiple homeward shops to bring a piece of Pauanui back home with you.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator is-style-wide\" \/>\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">4. Have a waterfall picnic<\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"400\" class=\"wp-image-10096\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bachcare.co.nz\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/Photo-credit_-ChristchurchNZ-1.png\" alt=\"Pauanu's hidden waterfall\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bachcare.co.nz\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/23\/2019\/10\/Photo-credit_-ChristchurchNZ-1.png 800w, https:\/\/www.bachcare.co.nz\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/23\/2019\/10\/Photo-credit_-ChristchurchNZ-1-300x150.png 300w, https:\/\/www.bachcare.co.nz\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/23\/2019\/10\/Photo-credit_-ChristchurchNZ-1-768x384.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Located only 2 kilometres from the beach is the divinely tranquil Pauanui Waterfall. A super-short ten minute walk will bring you to its secluded swimming hole and intimate picnic spot, perfect for a family outing. Just make sure your crew has proper outdoor shoes on as the rocks tend to get quite slippery!<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator is-style-wide\" \/>\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">5. Adventure at Slipper Island<\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"400\" class=\"wp-image-10097\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bachcare.co.nz\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/Photo-credit_-ChristchurchNZ-2.png\" alt=\"Slipper Island Aerial Shot\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bachcare.co.nz\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/23\/2019\/10\/Photo-credit_-ChristchurchNZ-2.png 800w, https:\/\/www.bachcare.co.nz\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/23\/2019\/10\/Photo-credit_-ChristchurchNZ-2-300x150.png 300w, https:\/\/www.bachcare.co.nz\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/23\/2019\/10\/Photo-credit_-ChristchurchNZ-2-768x384.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Pauanui is the perfect launch point to get to Slipper Island &#8211; a cultural treasure and one of the most photogenic islands in New Zealand. The island is home to dramatically diverse landscapes that consist of white sandy beaches, rocky cliffs and volcanic rock formations, making a trip out there truly one to remember. Take a day excursion for an idyllic island experience of snorkeling, swimming, exploring and fishing.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator is-style-wide\" \/>\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Ready to have an adventure in Pauanui? Check out our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bachcare.co.nz\/holiday-homes-accommodation\/coromandel\/pauanui\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Pauanui holiday homes (opens in a new tab)\">Pauanui holiday homes<\/a> and start planning your next trip now!<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator is-style-wide\" \/>\r\n\r\n\r\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\" style=\"text-align: center;\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-vivid-red-background-color has-background\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bachcare.co.nz\/holiday-homes-accommodation\/coromandel\/pauanui\">Explore All Pauanui Holiday Homes<\/a><\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\" \/>\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2 class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-heading\">View our other &#8220;things to do&#8221; blog posts:<\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>[su_image_carousel source=&#8221;posts: 11793,100,11270,8441,4540,11547,10052,9377,3466,11551,10611,3576,11264,98,9590,10527,10064&#8243; limit=&#8221;12&#8243; slides_style=&#8221;default&#8221; controls_style=&#8221;dark&#8221; crop=&#8221;16:9&#8243; columns=&#8221;1&#8243; adaptive=&#8221;yes&#8221; spacing=&#8221;yes&#8221; align=&#8221;Centre&#8221; max_width=&#8221;none&#8221; captions=&#8221;yes&#8221; arrows=&#8221;yes&#8221; dots=&#8221;yes&#8221; link=&#8221;post&#8221; target=&#8221;self&#8221; autoplay=&#8221;5&#8243; speed=&#8221;medium&#8221; image_size=&#8221;Large&#8221; class=&#8221;&#8221;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Our guide on the best activities in Pauanui This town in the east coast of the Coromandel is not to be missed. There\u2019s a reason it\u2019s one of the top spots in the country for holiday homes. Close enough to drive to from Auckland and one of the best spots to set up home base [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":134,"featured_media":10092,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_seopress_robots_primary_cat":"none","_seopress_titles_title":"Things To Do In Pauanui: Our Top 5 - Bachcare Blog","_seopress_titles_desc":"With plenty of activities in Pauanui, you\u2019ll have a getaway full of ocean swims and beautiful coastal walks. 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