Holly's Guidebook
Free Activities
Easy to get to with a car, few steep steps but worth it for a beautiful waterfall.
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I-Kaiate Falls
Kaiate Falls RoadEasy to get to with a car, few steep steps but worth it for a beautiful waterfall.
Tauranga Art Gallery
108 Willow StNice white sandy beach with amenities close by. Where all the action is :)
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Mt Maunganui Main Beach
Nice white sandy beach with amenities close by. Where all the action is :)
Absolutely stunning waterfall, do the long walk or short walk. Can swim in the aqua blue river further upstream. I think its one of the most beautiful natural features in all of the region.
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Tarawera Falls
Absolutely stunning waterfall, do the long walk or short walk. Can swim in the aqua blue river further upstream. I think its one of the most beautiful natural features in all of the region.
Sightseeing
Beach, food, mountain and shop’s all in the same place. Amazing views from the summit of the mount
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Mount Maunganui
Beach, food, mountain and shop’s all in the same place. Amazing views from the summit of the mount
Papamoa Hills Regional Park
Poplar Lane360 degree Views of the bay of plenty. Lots of rare native birds and kiwi sanctuary.
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Otanewainuku Trig
360 degree Views of the bay of plenty. Lots of rare native birds and kiwi sanctuary.
Food scene
Tips for great food, coffee and dining in Tauranga
Pearl Kitchen
20 Coast BlvdCafe by day, amazing pizzas in the evening. Nice chill vibe
Great breakfast and lunch food, good service, right by the beach. Busy place, but very accommodating and it is away from the hustle and bustle of the main mount shops. Easy to get a carpark.
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Tay Street Beach Cafe
154A Marine ParadeGreat breakfast and lunch food, good service, right by the beach. Busy place, but very accommodating and it is away from the hustle and bustle of the main mount shops. Easy to get a carpark.
In my opinion 😂 it is the best fish and chips in town. Fresh snapper, good chips and good prices.
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Omanu Takeaways
93 Oceanbeach RdIn my opinion 😂 it is the best fish and chips in town. Fresh snapper, good chips and good prices.
Hello Banh Mi
92 Maunganui RdPretty decent Vietnamese food, casual dining or takeaway.
Clarence Bistro Restaurant
51 Willow StThe most stylish restaurant in town
Best coffee in the Bay of Plenty and potentially all of New Zealand in my opinion. Donuts on fridays and the ficelles are perfect 👌
Folk Brewers
148 Durham StBest coffee in the Bay of Plenty and potentially all of New Zealand in my opinion. Donuts on fridays and the ficelles are perfect 👌
obr restaurant
399 Oceanbeach RdGreat coffee and food, close to home
Rainy Day Activities
When you cant go to the beach
Fernland Spa
250 Cambridge RdChemical free, therapeutic geothermal water
Tauranga Art Gallery
108 Willow StIzeluleko zedolobha
Okufanele ukupakishe
Sun Protection
Nz sun is very powerful and you need sunblock or sun protection always available. Even sitting in a cafe for 10 mins can burn you.
Ukuzulazula
Uber, bike or car
Unfortunately the public transport in Tauranga is not great. I recommend your own car, Uber or Taxi. Taxis are very expensive though. Plenty of people cycle and skateboard around the mount too.
Ungaphuthelwa
The Mount Summit
It is a hard trek to the top but totally worth it for the views and scenery. Just do it! And try wear grippy shoes