Dale’s guidebook
Sightseeing
Many of our guests who have visited Hobbiton say they really enjoyed Peter Jackson's film set and the dinner at the Shire Inn. Suitable for all fitness levels.
161 locals recommend
Hobbiton Movie Set station
501 Buckland RdMany of our guests who have visited Hobbiton say they really enjoyed Peter Jackson's film set and the dinner at the Shire Inn. Suitable for all fitness levels.
The night lantern walk is amazing, not to mention the many walking and biking tracks to suit all levels.
117 locals recommend
Redwoods – Whakarewarewa Forest
The night lantern walk is amazing, not to mention the many walking and biking tracks to suit all levels.
Bring fish and chips and watch the cruise ships leave as the sun goes down
41 locals recommend
Pilot Bay Beach
Bring fish and chips and watch the cruise ships leave as the sun goes down
A beautiful strip of beach just east of Whakatane. If you enjoy oysters drive around the bay.
19 locals recommend
Ōhope
A beautiful strip of beach just east of Whakatane. If you enjoy oysters drive around the bay.
Park in the carpark and walk to the trig, about an hour round trip. A steady climb but worth the view and the historical pa sites.
Reeser Str. 106, 46446 Emmerich am Rhein, Germany
Park in the carpark and walk to the trig, about an hour round trip. A steady climb but worth the view and the historical pa sites.
Neighbourhoods
A favourite by all. A reasonable level of fitness is required to walk to the summit but not too taxing. Dawn and sunset is stunning.
571 locals recommend
Mount Maunganui
A favourite by all. A reasonable level of fitness is required to walk to the summit but not too taxing. Dawn and sunset is stunning.
Lantern
Nice little Asian fusion restaurant 5 kms west on the outside of Papamoa Tavern.
City advice
Book before you go
Restaurants
Book ahead as they are quite busy over the holiday season
Travelling with kids
Good Pools for Kids
The Mount Hot pools are outdoor pools and very popular in the holiday season, school holidays and weekends. Later afternoon is better. Baywave is at Bayfair and is an indoor pool with good sized pools for kids with a hydroslide and a wave pool.