Guidebook for Tauranga
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Great place to relax at the base of the Mount. Soak in the great vibes!
178 locals recommend
Mount Hot Pools
9 Adams AveGreat place to relax at the base of the Mount. Soak in the great vibes!
Sightseeing
Head out to the tip where the Blow Hole is ... Great view of the Mount & the surf beach - perfect for a selfie! For the dare devils you can try jumping off the rocks!
11 locals recommend
Moturiki Island (Leisure Island)
Marine ParadeHead out to the tip where the Blow Hole is ... Great view of the Mount & the surf beach - perfect for a selfie! For the dare devils you can try jumping off the rocks!
Stroll along Pilot Bay and see the cruise ships coming & going, rent a SUP and take a quick paddle, or go for a swim. Watch the sunset from Pilot Bay!
7 locals recommend
Pilot Quay
Pilot QuayStroll along Pilot Bay and see the cruise ships coming & going, rent a SUP and take a quick paddle, or go for a swim. Watch the sunset from Pilot Bay!
Ranked #1 Beach in NZ and in the Top 25 in the World on Trip Advisor! Watch the Sunrise from the main beach, plenty of activities during Summer and great surfing!
51 locals recommend
Mt Maunganui Main Beach
Ranked #1 Beach in NZ and in the Top 25 in the World on Trip Advisor! Watch the Sunrise from the main beach, plenty of activities during Summer and great surfing!
Climb to the top of the Mount, or walk around. Both take about 45 minutes. Brilliant views of the coastline, Matakana Island and the Mount township.
571 locals recommend
Mount Maunganui
Climb to the top of the Mount, or walk around. Both take about 45 minutes. Brilliant views of the coastline, Matakana Island and the Mount township.
Food Scene
Great coffee and right across the road from a great surf beach!
70 locals recommend
Tay Street Beach Cafe
154A Marine ParadeGreat coffee and right across the road from a great surf beach!
Free wine tasting between 9am and 5pm most days. On the bus route & delicious food!
22 locals recommend
Mills Reef Winery & Restaurant
143 Moffat RdFree wine tasting between 9am and 5pm most days. On the bus route & delicious food!
Central Deli
520 Maunganui RdGreat selection of goodies, fantastic service.
Mount Skin & Body
321 Maunganui RdGreat to grab a beer and some brasilian infused food!
Wild One Wholefoods Eatery
9 Prince AveBest Tumeric Latte! Has a great range of GF / DF options...
Drinks & Nightlife
Tuesdays they have a $10 beer, burger and chips night. Great selection of beers and ciders, and a super great vibe and always buzzing with people!
117 locals recommend
Astrolabe Brewbar
82 Maunganui RdTuesdays they have a $10 beer, burger and chips night. Great selection of beers and ciders, and a super great vibe and always buzzing with people!
Arts & Culture
Tauranga Art Gallery
42 Willow StThe Elms | Te Papa Tauranga
15 Mission StShopping
Paper Plane
100 Maunganui RdFunky super cool gifts and must-haves!
Pohutukawa Gallery
11 Maunganui RdNZ souvenirs and greenstone. Great little giftstore to take back home.
Bayfair Shopping Centre
19 Girven RdThey have a countdown, woolworths, farmers, and KMART!
Essentials
Only open until 9 or 10pm at night (seasonal). Can be a little bit pricier than Countdown or Pak n Save.
92 locals recommend
New World Mt Maunganui
Maunganui RoadOnly open until 9 or 10pm at night (seasonal). Can be a little bit pricier than Countdown or Pak n Save.
PAK'nSAVE Cameron Road
476 Cameron RdPAK'nSAVE Papamoa
42 Domain Rd