Food scene
Lantern
Hands down the best food in the Bay. Make sure you book!
Rise Artisan Bakery
4 Golden Sands DrGood coffee and baked goods. Don't leave without trying their pies!
Henry & Ted
5 Golden Sands DrDelicious food!
Papa Mo's
4 Golden Sands DrGreat pub, great food.
Great for familes and groups. Children can play on the playground while you relax and enjoy a drink in the sun. Texas BBQ is a must try!
21 locals recommend
The Island Brewery
20 Domain RoadGreat for familes and groups. Children can play on the playground while you relax and enjoy a drink in the sun. Texas BBQ is a must try!
Pap House Restaurant & Bar Papamoa
1070 Papamoa Beach RdThe Goodhome Gastropub
1 Papamoa Beach RdVery popular with locals.
Located next to the Fresh Choice supermarket. Very nice, has pizza. Tends to be frequented by the "out of area people"
32 locals recommend
Pearl Kitchen
20 Coast BlvdLocated next to the Fresh Choice supermarket. Very nice, has pizza. Tends to be frequented by the "out of area people"
Q Cafe
88 Coast BlvdLiterally the best curry in the Bay!
8 locals recommend
Great Spice Indian Restaurant and Bar Papamoa East- Best Fine Dining
4 Golden Sands DrLiterally the best curry in the Bay!
Hide Thirst And Hunger
147B Maunganui RdGreat for an afternoon drink and snack.
Delicious food and service. Highly recommend for dinner.
30 locals recommend
Macau Bar Kitchen & Lounge
59 The StrandDelicious food and service. Highly recommend for dinner.
Gather Papamoa
552 Papamoa Beach RdSightseeing
Great walk of only 40 minutes to the top. 360 degree views.
127 locals recommend
Papamoa Hills Regional Park
Poplar LaneGreat walk of only 40 minutes to the top. 360 degree views.
Mount Maunganui
Best views in the Bay.
Shopping
Fashion Island Shopping Centre
42 Gravatt RdMix of clothes stores, restaurants and cafes.
Bayfair Shopping Centre
19 Girven RdTake a nice walk around the garden centre. Small playground to the back of the centre with chickens for kids to feed.
7 locals recommend
Pacifica Home & Garden Store
112 Tara RdTake a nice walk around the garden centre. Small playground to the back of the centre with chickens for kids to feed.
Tauranga Crossing
2 Taurikura Dr