Photos of Kaiaua,

by the Kaiaua Community
Kaiaua Rail TrailKaiaua blueCoastlineKaiaua - HMNZS HINAUKaiaua sunscapeKaiaua Campervans at Ray's Rest

Kaiaua is a small seaside village

on the Firth of Thames, New Zealand
Kaiaua cloudKaiaua sealKaiaua morning"My EcoQuest team made this sign in 2000!"The Pink Shop, KaiauaAnzac morning at Whakatiwai

During Lockdown, August 2021, the community was asked to submit some of their favourite photos of the Kaiaua region. We hope you enjoy them.

Kaiaua low tideWhakatiwai across to CoromandelKaiaua kidsFishing boats leaving early morningKaiaua DomainView from Kowhai Ave, Kaiaua

Kaiaua beach moods

Each day is different
Pohutukawa skiesSeabird Coast, KaiauaKaiaua Christmas in the Park with Kerepehi Brass BandDedicated to fishingKaiaua duskKaiaua
Kaiaua seagullsWine timeRed sky, KaiauaIn front of Kaiaua School on the Rail TrailKaiaua shorelineKaiaua kite

The Hauraki Rail Trail

This famous trail starts near The Pink Shop. So stop and savour Kaiaua's best coffee, and a world-famous bacon roll! Then follow the Firth south past stunning scenery.
The Kaiaua Seaside Store - The Pink Shop, KaiauaKaiaua Hauraki Rail TrailKaiaua Hauraki Rail TrailKaiaua Great Rail TrailRail Trail, KaiauaKaiaua Rail Trail and rainbow

Kaiaua Camping

People come from all over NZ and the world to visit Kaiaua and the Seabird Coast.
Ray's RestRay's RestThe Firth of Thames, view of CoromandelCamping Kaiaua-styleKaiaua GAS station, fuel up hereThe Firth of Thames, Kaiaua

Shades of autumn
Kaiaua driftwoodWhakatiwaiKaiaua in monochromeKaiaua County BridgeNative bush and creek

The Bay View Hotel

Motorcyclists and car enthusiasts love driving over the scenic Kaiaua Loop to meet up at the Bay View Hotel. Kaiaua has its own 'Kaiaua Kruisers' car club.
Car rally at the Bay View HotelKaiaua KruisersKaiaua and Harley DavidsonFreedom of the open roadKaiaua Bay View Hotel garden barKaiaua Bay View Hotel and Chevrolet 56

Roads to Kaiaua

This is what rush-hour looks like
Hauraki Rail Trail bridge and East Coast Road bridge over Te Puaeharuri (drain) StreamRoad to KaiauaCycling the Seabird CoastSunrise, Kaiaua. "Actual colour on the day... no colour change by camera. "Kaiaua country roadChallenging commute day

Relax

Time and space to slow down. Appreciate the good things in life
Kaiaua clouds and sunsetKaiaua Kaiaua Playground by The Pink ShopKaiaua paradiseKaiaua and horse
Waharau. Taken a couple of years ago but the lovely grass is there most years. Kaiaua Christmas in the Park with Kerepehi Brass BandKaiaua, Bay View Hotel SunsetKaiaua famous fish and chipsKaiaua fish and chips on the beachKaiaua tranquillity

Good Morning

It's going to be another beautiful day in Kaiaua
Miranda Hot Pools & Miranda Holiday Park DrivewayKaiaua morningHauraki Rail TrailKaiaua villageKaiaua one cloudKaiaua boats at dawn

Puriri Domain

The Domain at the end of Puriri Ave has picnic tables, an expansive lawn for summertime games, and an 800 year-old puriri tree. The Hauarahi Stream runs through it.
Hauarahi Stream and kayakKaiaua Domain; the 800 year old puriri treeKaiaua DomainKaiaua DomainStream behind the fire station full tide with local ducks having a swimHauarahi Stream under the big Puriri on the edge of the Domain

Recipe for life: Just add water
Hauarahi Stream looking up from the Kaiaua bridgeKaiaua dolphinKaiaua pohutukawaCreekKaiaua peaceKaiaua tide
Kaiaua for kids of all agesKaiaua first lightKaiaua birdsKaiaua skiesKaiaua rainy dayKaiaua home

Boats

Kaiaua loves boats! The Kaiaua Boating Club has keen fishing enthusiasts of all ages.
Kaiaua marina"This is actually a Painting my son in law Dave did from a photo of the boats in the creek."Kaiaua boatsHMS HinauKaiaua, good day for fishingKaiaua Boating Club

Many shades of blue
Kaiaua shorelineKaiaua dawnKaiaua, nature's mirrorKaiaua cloudsBy the Kaiaua Boat ClubKaiaua blue

Rainbows
Kaiaua rainbow framing the CoromandelKaiaua still-life of rainbows and haybalesKaiaua BoatsKaiaua oystercatcher and rainbowKaiaua rainbow and shellsKaiaua rainbow at the GAS station

Kaiaua is tree-mendous
Rippled mirror, KaiauaKaiaua foggy dayKaiaua beautyKaiaua pohutukawa in bloom"The Whakatiwai steam that flows through our farm."Kaiaua, getting your ducks in a row!

Night moods

The sun sets. A starry night. Moon over the Firth.
Kaiaua moonRays Rest at nightKaiaua full moonThe moon risingKaiaua eveningKaiaua moon path

A new day begins

The sun rises over the Coromandel Ranges
Kaiaua dawnKaiaua new dayMorning, WhakatiwaiKaiaua sun, opposite The Pink ShopKaiaua driftwoodPerfection