Pauanui

Pauanui is a purpose-built beach town on the Coromandel Peninsula, offering a perfect blend of laid-back holiday lifestyle and family-friendly amenities. Its expansive 3km white-sand beach is safe, scenic, and consistently popular, ideal for swimming, walking, and water sports. Backed by a calm harbour, canal estates, and walking tracks like the Pauanui Trig and nearby Mount Paku, the area is a natural playground for all ages. Pauanui’s village centre provides shops, cafes, and essential services within easy reach, while nearby hotspots like Cathedral Cove, Hot Water Beach, and Coromandel Forest Park add depth to the experience. Just under two hours from Auckland, Pauanui is close enough for weekend escapes yet peaceful enough for permanent or holiday living. With its strong community feel, recreational variety, and unbeatable coastal charm, Pauanui stands out as a premium destination for young families and bach buyers alike.