Guidebook for Tauranga

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Guidebook for Tauranga

Sightseeing

Safe patrolled surf beach for swimming and surfing
25 locals recommend
Omanu Beach Surf Life Saving Club
15 Surf Rd
25 locals recommend
Safe patrolled surf beach for swimming and surfing
Full range of Tourist services, sightseeing arrangements, travel bookings
10 locals recommend
Tauranga i-SITE Visitor Information Centre
1 The Strand
10 locals recommend
Full range of Tourist services, sightseeing arrangements, travel bookings
natural honey products
12 locals recommend
Comvita Café and Shop
23 Wilson Rd S
12 locals recommend
natural honey products
Many different entranching caves to visit or try the exhilerating Black Water Rafting
142 locals recommend
Waitomo Glowworm Caves
39 Waitomo Village Rd
142 locals recommend
Many different entranching caves to visit or try the exhilerating Black Water Rafting
See breeding programme for the famed Kiwi, and get up close to the bird in a recreated natural environment, not behind the glass
58 locals recommend
Rainbow Springs Nature Park
192 Fairy Springs Rd
58 locals recommend
See breeding programme for the famed Kiwi, and get up close to the bird in a recreated natural environment, not behind the glass
The best in our opinion of the various coloured pools showing the minerals produced by the steaming ground of this volcanic area, 1 hour 10 mins drive from Tauranga
57 locals recommend
Wai-O-Tapu
201 Waiotapu Loop Rd
57 locals recommend
The best in our opinion of the various coloured pools showing the minerals produced by the steaming ground of this volcanic area, 1 hour 10 mins drive from Tauranga
LOTR fans will love a visit here, meet at the Matamata I-site for a guided tour ending with a drink in the Green Dragon Inn
161 locals recommend
Hobbiton Movie Set station
501 Buckland Rd
161 locals recommend
LOTR fans will love a visit here, meet at the Matamata I-site for a guided tour ending with a drink in the Green Dragon Inn
Take a trip on the Kewpie Cruise, see Dolphins, possibly whales and have a nice day exploring the area by boat.
Kewpie Cruises
Pilot Quay
Take a trip on the Kewpie Cruise, see Dolphins, possibly whales and have a nice day exploring the area by boat.

Everything Else

Open to visitors, friendly members and great Pro shop and Club House with views of Mauao
9 locals recommend
Omanu Golf Club
98 Matapihi Rd
9 locals recommend
Open to visitors, friendly members and great Pro shop and Club House with views of Mauao

Arts & Culture

Water adventures
50 locals recommend
Waimarino Adventure Park
36 Taniwha Pl
50 locals recommend
Water adventures
Great wet weather day activity, comfy chairs, small theatres
17 locals recommend
Rialto
21 Devonport Rd
17 locals recommend
Great wet weather day activity, comfy chairs, small theatres
International rugby, Netball and speedway venue. Event location for homeshow, tradeshows, motorhome shows
19 locals recommend
Trustpower Stadium
81 Truman Lane
19 locals recommend
International rugby, Netball and speedway venue. Event location for homeshow, tradeshows, motorhome shows
Featuring local and international installations
109 locals recommend
Tauranga Art Gallery
42 Willow St
109 locals recommend
Featuring local and international installations

Food Scene

wicked coffee everytime, fresh Med style food fresh daily, newspapers, magazines, art for sale
Mediterraneo Cafe
62 Devonport Rd
wicked coffee everytime, fresh Med style food fresh daily, newspapers, magazines, art for sale
Modern and fresh, awesome evening views of Tauranga's inner harbour, international cuisine, attentive staff
Halo Restaurant & Bar
51 Dive Crescent
Modern and fresh, awesome evening views of Tauranga's inner harbour, international cuisine, attentive staff
array of specialty gins, good reasonably priced food, DJ some nights
Miss Gee's
59 The Strand
array of specialty gins, good reasonably priced food, DJ some nights
great food and wine selection for special occasions, not your average bar and grill
20 locals recommend
Somerset Cottage
30 Bethlehem Rd
20 locals recommend
great food and wine selection for special occasions, not your average bar and grill
great array of French style cabinet food and an a la carte breakfast menu. small and intimate
27 locals recommend
Elspeth Bakery
2A Terrace Ave
27 locals recommend
great array of French style cabinet food and an a la carte breakfast menu. small and intimate
Delicious food in the historic Post Office, from 1905
17 locals recommend
Clarence Bistro Restaurant
51 Willow St
17 locals recommend
Delicious food in the historic Post Office, from 1905
Modern fresh vibes, great atmosphere
Nectar Restaurant
Modern fresh vibes, great atmosphere
Vietnamese food! delish
37 locals recommend
Rice Rice Baby
136 Maunganui Rd
37 locals recommend
Vietnamese food! delish
funky setting in the alley, nice pizza, fish and chips, in an outdoor terrace hidden from the street
38 locals recommend
Hide Thirst And Hunger
147B Maunganui Rd
38 locals recommend
funky setting in the alley, nice pizza, fish and chips, in an outdoor terrace hidden from the street
Another Great Italiano Kitchen
Alpino Mount Maunganui
16 Pacific Ave
Another Great Italiano Kitchen
Beautiful surroundings in this award winning space, just superb, food drinks and coffee
Picnicka Bar & Grill
Beautiful surroundings in this award winning space, just superb, food drinks and coffee
A nice place for a day in the outdoors in the summer, tastes and food
20 locals recommend
The Cider Factorie
50 Oikimoke Rd
20 locals recommend
A nice place for a day in the outdoors in the summer, tastes and food
Artisan breads, great coffee and pastries to go with.
Breadhead Tauranga
Artisan breads, great coffee and pastries to go with.
Decor is so New York great service, great food, nice views brand new building
Picnicka Bar & Grill
Decor is so New York great service, great food, nice views brand new building

Drinks & Nightlife

A fun bar scene at the Mount, late night entertainment
117 locals recommend
Astrolabe Brewbar
82 Maunganui Rd
117 locals recommend
A fun bar scene at the Mount, late night entertainment
live music and dance space
Cornerstone Bar & Eatery Tauranga
107 The Strand
live music and dance space
English Pub to the core! Bangers and mash Live music on Friday and Saturday, Sports on the big screen
7 locals recommend
Crown & Badger
91 The Strand
7 locals recommend
English Pub to the core! Bangers and mash Live music on Friday and Saturday, Sports on the big screen

Parks & Nature

The view from here of Mt Maunganui Beach is unbeatable, 230m climb is easy to medium approx 20-30mins depending on your fitness
571 locals recommend
Mount Maunganui
571 locals recommend
The view from here of Mt Maunganui Beach is unbeatable, 230m climb is easy to medium approx 20-30mins depending on your fitness
It's a great beach for swimming sunbathing, watching annual events such as Beach Volleyball, Surf life saving comps, triathlon and swimming events. great eateries across the road, fabulous Monte Carlo Icecream shop
51 locals recommend
Mt Maunganui Main Beach
51 locals recommend
It's a great beach for swimming sunbathing, watching annual events such as Beach Volleyball, Surf life saving comps, triathlon and swimming events. great eateries across the road, fabulous Monte Carlo Icecream shop
an awesome view of the beach stretching 14kms to Maketu. Walk up, or around, a local favourite and very popular for all visitors and locals
571 locals recommend
Mount Maunganui
571 locals recommend
an awesome view of the beach stretching 14kms to Maketu. Walk up, or around, a local favourite and very popular for all visitors and locals
excellent plantings of trees with spectacular autumn colors. the falls cafe is well worth a stop for a bite to eat and coffee tea or cold drinks
143 locals recommend
McLaren Falls Park
190 McLaren Falls Rd
143 locals recommend
excellent plantings of trees with spectacular autumn colors. the falls cafe is well worth a stop for a bite to eat and coffee tea or cold drinks

Getting Around

Thrifty Car Rental Tauranga Airport
73 Jean Batten Dr