Katikati is in the western Bay of Plenty on State Highway 2, around 30 minutes northwest of Tauranga and 20 minutes south of Waihi, with the Kaimai Range behind and Tauranga Harbour nearby.

Why is Katikati called the mural town?

Katikati has painted dozens of large murals across its buildings since the early 1990s, depicting the district's history and people, making the town an open-air gallery with a marked mural trail.

What is the Haiku Pathway?

The Haiku Pathway follows the Uretara Stream through Katikati, with boulders carved with haiku poems along the walk, one of the largest collections of its kind outside Japan.

What schools are in Katikati?

Katikati College (years 7 to 13) is the main school, with Katikati Primary School covering the younger years.

How do I get from Tauranga to Katikati?

By car, around 30 minutes northwest via State Highway 2 along the harbour. Bay of Plenty regional buses and InterCity services stop at Katikati.

Which schools are in zone for Katikati?

Katikati is not covered by a school enrolment zone. Nearby schools may accept enrolments under open enrolment or by application.

How do I check my school zone in Katikati?

Use the School Zone Checker on this page. Enter your address to check your school zone and see which schools you have a guaranteed right to enrol at.

Katikati, Bay of Plenty | Postcode, Population & Property Values

Living in Katikati

Katikati is a Bay of Plenty town of around 5,500 people on the Uretara Stream, half an hour northwest of Tauranga, and it is the country's self-declared mural town, a title it has backed with three decades of commitment. Dozens of large murals cover the town's walls, telling the district's stories panel by panel, turning a State Highway 2 service town into an open-air gallery that genuinely rewards parking the car, an act the highway traffic historically treated as optional.

The town's founding story is itself unusual: Katikati was planned in the 1870s as an Ulster settlement, the only one of its kind in New Zealand, and the orchard country around it now grows kiwifruit and avocados in export volumes that keep the town working through every season.

The Haiku Pathway along the Uretara adds the quirkiest layer: a riverside walk punctuated by boulders carved with haiku, one of the larger collections of its kind outside Japan, and an extremely Katikati solution to the question of what to put beside a stream.

Katikati College anchors the schools, the Kaimai Range fills the western skyline, and Tauranga's growth creeps closer annually. Murals, haiku and avocados. The highway never knew what it was driving past.

Is Katikati a good place to live?

Katikati is home to roughly 2,703 people across 10.8 km². On Suburb's overall livability scale, Katikati scores 50 out of 100, with a safety score of 28/100 and 7% green space.

Schools: Katikati has 2 schools in or near the suburb, spanning early-childhood through to secondary education. See the Schools tab below for the full list.

Housing: The estimated median value is around $725K, and weekly rent typically sits around $382.

Lifestyle: Katikati has cafés, shops and things to do nearby. The current temperature is 14.5°C. See the Weather tab for monthly averages.

Whether Katikati is right for you depends on what you’re looking for. Use the data and community tips below to decide if it suits your lifestyle, family and budget.

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Livability Breakdown

Safety28
Amenities100
Schools58
Housing Affordability52
Green space24
Community33
Transport30

Property & Economics

Est. Median Value: $725K
Median Weekly Rent: $382/wk
Median HH Income: $49K/yr
Pop. Growth (5yr): +6.8%
Data Year: 2023

Key Financial Indicators (NZD)

† Est. Median Value is suburb.co.nz's own estimate, modelled from available public data. We aim for accuracy, but where data is limited, estimates may be imprecise.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Katikati?: Katikati is in the western Bay of Plenty on State Highway 2, around 30 minutes northwest of Tauranga and 20 minutes south of Waihi, with the Kaimai Range behind and Tauranga Harbour nearby.
Why is Katikati called the mural town?: Katikati has painted dozens of large murals across its buildings since the early 1990s, depicting the district's history and people, making the town an open-air gallery with a marked mural trail.
What is the Haiku Pathway?: The Haiku Pathway follows the Uretara Stream through Katikati, with boulders carved with haiku poems along the walk, one of the largest collections of its kind outside Japan.
What schools are in Katikati?: Katikati College (years 7 to 13) is the main school, with Katikati Primary School covering the younger years.
How do I get from Tauranga to Katikati?: By car, around 30 minutes northwest via State Highway 2 along the harbour. Bay of Plenty regional buses and InterCity services stop at Katikati.
Which schools are in zone for Katikati?: Katikati is not covered by a school enrolment zone. Nearby schools may accept enrolments under open enrolment or by application.
How do I check my school zone in Katikati?: Use the School Zone Checker on this page. Enter your address to check your school zone and see which schools you have a guaranteed right to enrol at.

Schools & Enrolment Zones in Katikati

Schools in zone for Katikati

No enrolment-zoned schools cover Katikati. The schools below are the nearest options — many operate open enrolment.

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Other nearby schools

Schools close to Katikati that you may be able to enrol at under open enrolment or by application (outside your home zone).

Katikati Primary School
Contributing · roll 512 · decile 4 · 1.1 km away
Katikati College
Secondary (Year 7-15) · roll 844 · decile 7 · 1.2 km away

Explore Katikati

Things to do(9)

Katikati Tennis Club

Katikati Bridge Club

Katikati Rugby Football Club

KatiFit

Uretara Domain

Katikati Bowling Club

Moore Park

Global Jiu Jitsu Health and Fitness Studio

Park Road Reserve

Parks & green spaces(3)

Uretara Domain

Moore Park

Park Road Reserve

Healthcare(2)

Unichem Pharmacy

Month	High (°C)	Low (°C)	Rainfall (mm/day)	Sunshine (hrs/day)
☀️ Jan	22.72	16.4	11.78	9.9
☀️ Feb	22.83	15.52	8.04	9.99
🍂 Mar	20.69	12.87	2.87	10.03
🍂 Apr	19.08	12.81	6.11	8.22
🍂 May	16.35	10.26	5.95	7.71
❄️ Jun	14.8	9.22	6.46	7.14
❄️ Jul	13.89	7.26	3.86	7.32
❄️ Aug	14.08	6.16	2.81	8.32
🌸 Sep	16.24	9.01	4.1	9.29
🌸 Oct	17.88	10.12	4.3	10.27
🌸 Nov	19.56	11.55	4.43	10.6
☀️ Dec	22.55	14.47	5.01	11

Living in Katikati

Is Katikati a good place to live?

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Schools & Enrolment Zones in Katikati

Schools in zone for Katikati

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Other nearby schools

Katikati Primary School

Katikati College

Explore Katikati

🎯Things to do(9)

Katikati Tennis Club

Katikati Bridge Club

Katikati Rugby Football Club

KatiFit

Uretara Domain

Katikati Bowling Club

Moore Park

Global Jiu Jitsu Health and Fitness Studio

Park Road Reserve

🌳Parks & green spaces(3)

Uretara Domain

Moore Park

Park Road Reserve

🏥Healthcare(2)

Unichem Pharmacy

Katikati Medical Centre

Eat & Drink in Katikati

🍽️Places to eat & drink(33)

The Busy Baker

Talisman

Twickenham Restaurant and Bar

Angkor Wat Bakery and Cafe

SY Bakehouse Cafe

The Balcony Cafe

Little Eat Elee Cafe

Robert Harris

Ambra Restaurant and Bar

Mehtab Indian Restaurant

Common Ground

Common Ground

Pizza Hut

Vern's Place

Subway

The Busy Baker

Fresh Sushi Katikati

Crunch N’Bites

Talisman Hotel

The Orchard Thieves

Squeeze Cafe Bar and Restaurant

Twickenham Homestead

The Landing

Oi Sushi Limited

Roadhouse Takeaways

Talisman Bar

La Cibo Italiano

Indian Grill Katikati

Robert Harris Katikati

Mr Kebab Katikati

Dolce Cafe & Bar

Mural Town Takeaways

Taste of Punjab

Tradies & Services in Katikati

🔧Tradies & services(27)

A1 Orchard Spreading

All Terrain Chipping

AraMahi Projects

Auto Super Shoppe Katikati

Bridgestone Tyre Centre

Busy Bees Katikati

Classic Builders

Cw Automotive 2024

CW Automotive 2024 Limited (CW Automotive)

George's Auto Services

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