Food Scene
Best coffee and get in early for a dount or scone. Small but perfectly formed and its always filled with locals.
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Luca
Shadelands LaneBest coffee and get in early for a dount or scone. Small but perfectly formed and its always filled with locals.
Flaveur Breads
31 Totara StGreat bread and bakery items.
Great for breakfast but get in early for it gets too busy. Walk there and back along the beach instead of the road.
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Tay Street Beach Cafe
154A Marine ParadeGreat for breakfast but get in early for it gets too busy. Walk there and back along the beach instead of the road.
Not fancy but it’s a Chinese smorgasbord and the locals love it. Booking recommended.
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Kwangchow Restaurant
241 Maunganui RdNot fancy but it’s a Chinese smorgasbord and the locals love it. Booking recommended.
Fish Face
107 Maunganui RdFor local seafood this is a great place to go.
Another popular local. This place gets busy with locals and the food is pretty good.
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Latitude 37
181 Maunganui RdAnother popular local. This place gets busy with locals and the food is pretty good.
If you’re looking for a place right near the water this is it plus it gets the best sunset views of the marina.
Salinity Restaurant & Bar
101 Te Awanui DriveIf you’re looking for a place right near the water this is it plus it gets the best sunset views of the marina.
Rice Rice Baby
136 Maunganui RdAwesome Vietnamese food. Recommend the Bahn mi.
Drinks & Nightlife
Hidden away down a little alley this place has a great outdoor area and lovely food.
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Hide Thirst And Hunger
147B Maunganui RdHidden away down a little alley this place has a great outdoor area and lovely food.
Astrolabe Brewbar
82 Maunganui RdFun bar with a local holiday theme.
Sightseeing
Mount Maunganui
Its a hike to the top but its a must do for the best view.
Hang out down at the Tauranga Harbour. Children's playground and great bars and restaurants.
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The Strand
The StrandHang out down at the Tauranga Harbour. Children's playground and great bars and restaurants.
Hairy Maclary & Friends Tauranga Waterfront Sculpture
The StrandBecause Hairy Maclary!
Essentials
New World Mt Maunganui
Maunganui RoadSmall but well formed supermarket.
Arts & Culture
Tauranga Art Gallery
108 Willow StAlways something interesting on exhibit.
Shopping
OPTIONS @ THE MOUNT
Lovely items and artwork from local artists.