Guidebook for Tauranga
Food Scene
Some of the best slices, savouries and cabinet food in the Mount! Can't go past the açai bowls either. Definitely pop next door to Luca for your coffee though ;)
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eightyeight Cafe
90 Maunganui RdSome of the best slices, savouries and cabinet food in the Mount! Can't go past the açai bowls either. Definitely pop next door to Luca for your coffee though ;)
Luca
Shadelands LanePerfect for your Coffee stop
10min walk from the house, great coffee and food! Always something for the Vegans too if you're that way inclined.
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George Cafe
91 Oceanbeach Rd10min walk from the house, great coffee and food! Always something for the Vegans too if you're that way inclined.
Shopping
Just down the road 2mins drive. Has a food court, supermarket, hairdressers & Retail Stores
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Bayfair Shopping Centre
19 Girven RdJust down the road 2mins drive. Has a food court, supermarket, hairdressers & Retail Stores
Paper Plane
100 Maunganui RdPerfect for funky homewares and gifts
Essentials
New World Mt Maunganui
Maunganui RoadCountdown
19 Girven RoadMt Maunganui Dry Cleaners & Laundry
529 Maunganui RdEntertainment & Activities
Event Cinemas Mount Maunganui
249 Maunganui RdPerfect for colder days, The mount pools are salt water pools and pretty good on price too.
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Mount Hot Pools
9 Adams AvePerfect for colder days, The mount pools are salt water pools and pretty good on price too.
The mount is the perfect place to learn how to surf. Theres a couple rental places in town and some surf schools. Alternatively, if you know what you're doing, we've got boards and can point you in the right direction.
Mount Surf School & Rentals
85 Maunganui RdThe mount is the perfect place to learn how to surf. Theres a couple rental places in town and some surf schools. Alternatively, if you know what you're doing, we've got boards and can point you in the right direction.
Rocktopia is less than 5mins drive from us here. All abilities can kill some time there and it's affordable.
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Rocktopia
9 Triton AveRocktopia is less than 5mins drive from us here. All abilities can kill some time there and it's affordable.
Sightseeing
The mount (Mauao) is a must to walk up and around. Stunning views of the city. Sun set is always epic but take a torch for when your coming back down :)
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Mount Maunganui
The mount (Mauao) is a must to walk up and around. Stunning views of the city. Sun set is always epic but take a torch for when your coming back down :)
Park just on the road and walk in to an EPIC fresh water swimming hole. Fun family outing for the family.
Poripori Road
Poripori RoadPark just on the road and walk in to an EPIC fresh water swimming hole. Fun family outing for the family.
Parks & Nature
3min Drive or 10min walk to Omanu beach. Epic coastline to walk/run on and when the swell is in, there's plenty of banks here to surf.
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Omanu Beach Surf Life Saving Club
15 Surf Rd3min Drive or 10min walk to Omanu beach. Epic coastline to walk/run on and when the swell is in, there's plenty of banks here to surf.
Papamoa Hills Regional Park
Poplar LaneEasy 10 min walk out to the end of Leisure Island from Main Beach to see the blowhole.
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Moturiki Island (Leisure Island)
Marine ParadeEasy 10 min walk out to the end of Leisure Island from Main Beach to see the blowhole.
Some sweet bush walks and a waterfall track up here. You can spend a whole day wandering around and taking in the native views.
Mclaren Falls Road
McLaren Falls RoadSome sweet bush walks and a waterfall track up here. You can spend a whole day wandering around and taking in the native views.
Pilot Bay Is on the opposite side of main beach. It's calm and a nice picnic/family swimming bay.
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Pilot Bay Beach
Pilot Bay Is on the opposite side of main beach. It's calm and a nice picnic/family swimming bay.
Drinks & Nightlife
Best place to sit, listen to live music, have a drink and some dumplings. Works well to take families there to with plenty of space for the kids to run around
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The Rising Tide
107 Newton StBest place to sit, listen to live music, have a drink and some dumplings. Works well to take families there to with plenty of space for the kids to run around
Go on Tuesday nights for a burger, fries and beer for $10. They've often got live music and just a nice chill vibe to hang out in.
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Astrolabe Brewbar
82 Maunganui Rd Go on Tuesday nights for a burger, fries and beer for $10. They've often got live music and just a nice chill vibe to hang out in.