Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Sun; )
sells a guide to the murals ($2.50), or you can take a small-group
guided tour
(
07-549 2977; per person $5)
.
Sights & Activities
Katikati Heritage Museum
( 07-549 0651;
www.katikatiheritagemuseum.co.nz
;
3 Wharawhara Rd; adult/child $7.50/5; 9am-4pm)
This
rusty old museum traces local history with an engaging mix of Maori artefacts and Ulster
history, some moa bones, old flat-tyre tractors and reputedly the largest bottle collection in
the southern hemisphere.
MUSEUM
Haiku Pathway
(
www.katikati.co.nz
;
24hr)
Kicking off just near the information centre, the Haiku
Pathway rambles along the Uretara River past boulders inscribed with haiku verses. A se-
rene scene.
WALKWAY
WILDLIFE RESERVE
Katikati Bird Gardens
( 07-549 0912;
www.birdgardens.co.nz
;
263 Walker Rd E; adult/child/family $9.50/5/25; 10am-4.30pm)
About 7km south of town, the 4-hectare Katikati Bird Gardens is aflap with native birdlife
(ever seen a kawaupaka?). There's a cafe and gallery here, plus boutiquey cottage accom-
modation (double B&B $160).
Morton Estate
(
www.mortonestatewines.co.nz
;
2389 SH2; 9.30am-5pm)
The monastic-looking Morton Estate, one
of NZ's bigger wineries, squats on SH2 8km south of Katikati. It's open for tastings and
stock-ups: try the smooth-as-cream chardonnay.
WINERY
