Athenree Homestead Trust Inc., formed in 1996, when the vision of restoring a rare and historic settler homestead became a reality, since then 'Athenree' has been partially bought back to its former glory days of the 1870's. It's an ongoing project with some major hurdles still to be overcome. The house was built by Capt. Hugh & Mrs Adela Stewart in 1878, ......

Huge trees and hundreds of flowering shrubs in Bruce Bunnings’ seven-acre garden are a mecca for birds whose song fills the garden – tui, bellbirds, kereru, kaka and others. The long-established garden was totally overgrown when Bruce bought it three years ago. Heroic efforts have resulted in a transformation.

The Haiku Pathway is a one-of-a-kind in New Zealand. Featuring 27 river boulders engraved with haiku poems, the pathway meanders either side of Uretara Stream and forms a peaceful park in the heart of town. It is the largest collection of haiku “stones” in English and thought to be the largest outside Japan.

The Bird Gardens on the outskirts of katikati were created in 1976 when local visionary Chris Parker set to work landscaping a little over ten acres of land running down to the harbours edge. With his English background, botanical knowledge and the sites natural attributes of fresh water springs, ponds and wetlands he transformed this once bare land into a beautiful and special garden.

The Katikati Heritage Museum is a fun, educational and affordable journey through the past, a destination not to be missed. Step back into the past, with walk-through scenes and exhibits.

The four Katikati Twilight Concerts began in the year 1998 with local talent and small family gatherings in small gardens to help raise money for Katikati Open Air Art.

This is a display of finely created Miniature Houses and Miniature furniture

Our Little Paradise riding school has providing horsetreks over the last 3 years. Now there are also lessons available for adults and children for beginners to experienced riders. Krissi is the main instructor, which Marianna now hires. The groups of kids are 3 at the most at one time. The adults are one to one which Marianna teaches.