Guidebook for Tauranga
Food Scene
Delicious food for on the go. Do not recommend sitting down to eat here as it gets crowded easily. Must try the Richie McCaw brownie!
35 locals recommend
Love Rosie Bakery
50 Ninth AveDelicious food for on the go. Do not recommend sitting down to eat here as it gets crowded easily. Must try the Richie McCaw brownie!
Tasty food, great service, cool atmosphere especially on the weekends when they have live music.
6 locals recommend
The Barrio Brothers Tauranga
107 Grey StTasty food, great service, cool atmosphere especially on the weekends when they have live music.
Great if you're looking for more of a sophisticated place to eat. The menu is Asian fusion and is to die for. It has a lovely view of the water also.
30 locals recommend
Macau Bar Kitchen & Lounge
59 The StrandGreat if you're looking for more of a sophisticated place to eat. The menu is Asian fusion and is to die for. It has a lovely view of the water also.
This is a whole foods cafe, so great if you are looking for dairy free, healthy treats and coffee.
The Nourished Eatery
114 Willow StThis is a whole foods cafe, so great if you are looking for dairy free, healthy treats and coffee.
This is a beautiful cafe that has delicious cabinet treats. Very central and within walking distance to the strand.
Little Long
39 Spring StThis is a beautiful cafe that has delicious cabinet treats. Very central and within walking distance to the strand.
Drinks & Nightlife
Astrolabe Brewbar
82 Maunganui RdGood food and great atmosphere for a late night.
Great music and the menu is family style so great shared platters.
35 locals recommend
Mount Skin & Body
321 Maunganui RdGreat music and the menu is family style so great shared platters.
Parks & Nature
A 40 minute hike each way, and well worth the view from the top! We recommend taking the difficult route on the way up, and easy route on the way down for the best views.
571 locals recommend
Mount Maunganui
A 40 minute hike each way, and well worth the view from the top! We recommend taking the difficult route on the way up, and easy route on the way down for the best views.
Great swimming spot right at the bottom of a waterfall. There are also loads of great walks you can do in this area and a camping spot right up by the glow worms cave.
20 locals recommend
Mclaren Falls Rd
McLaren Falls RoadGreat swimming spot right at the bottom of a waterfall. There are also loads of great walks you can do in this area and a camping spot right up by the glow worms cave.
This is a bit of a hike, with gorgeous scenery and a magnificent view at the end. Make sure you pack a lunch as it's quite a walk and you will want to stop at the top.
127 locals recommend
Papamoa Hills Regional Park
Poplar LaneThis is a bit of a hike, with gorgeous scenery and a magnificent view at the end. Make sure you pack a lunch as it's quite a walk and you will want to stop at the top.
This beach stretches all along the coast. The most popular place to swim is right up by the surf club between lesiure island and the mountain but there is gorgeous water and sand all along the coast.
51 locals recommend
Mt Maunganui Main Beach
This beach stretches all along the coast. The most popular place to swim is right up by the surf club between lesiure island and the mountain but there is gorgeous water and sand all along the coast.
Sightseeing
The Hairy McClary statues in town are fun for kids to see. They also have a water feature and playground
48 locals recommend
The Strand
The StrandThe Hairy McClary statues in town are fun for kids to see. They also have a water feature and playground
Entertainment & Activities
This is a family farm that is open to the public. Some of the animals roam freely like pigs, chickens etc and all other animals can be hand fed like the Donkeys, horses, bulls, cows, pigs etc. Fabulous place for families with a playground so you could spend all day here.
19 locals recommend
Marshalls Animal Park
140 McLaren Falls RoadThis is a family farm that is open to the public. Some of the animals roam freely like pigs, chickens etc and all other animals can be hand fed like the Donkeys, horses, bulls, cows, pigs etc. Fabulous place for families with a playground so you could spend all day here.