Guidebook for Tauranga

Richard & Heather
Richard & Heather
Guidebook for Tauranga

Food Scene

Great food and location in central Mount.
38 locals recommend
Hide Thirst And Hunger
147B Maunganui Rd
38 locals recommend
Great food and location in central Mount.
Close by short walk from Studio, great coffee and nice to sit in morning sun.
7 locals recommend
The Local
324 Maunganui Rd
7 locals recommend
Close by short walk from Studio, great coffee and nice to sit in morning sun.
Centre of Mount, nice bar and restaurant with plenty of outside sitting for afternoon sun and lovely food, craft beers etc
66 locals recommend
Latitude 37
181 Maunganui Rd
66 locals recommend
Centre of Mount, nice bar and restaurant with plenty of outside sitting for afternoon sun and lovely food, craft beers etc
Close by and has restaurant bar and coffee shop so good selection. Nice food and café does good coffee and has indoor and outdoor areas to sit. Restaurant and bar ideal for evening meals.
The Rabbit Hole Cafe
217 Maunganui Rd
Close by and has restaurant bar and coffee shop so good selection. Nice food and café does good coffee and has indoor and outdoor areas to sit. Restaurant and bar ideal for evening meals.
Food is fantastic, used by a number of our guests whom were all very happy with service and quality. this restaurant is only a short stroll from the studio.
26 locals recommend
Bamboo Eatery and Bar
217 Maunganui Rd
26 locals recommend
Food is fantastic, used by a number of our guests whom were all very happy with service and quality. this restaurant is only a short stroll from the studio.
Great location for food and craft beers, casual dining with good selection of food, Asian influence and huge selection of craft beers.
94 locals recommend
The Rising Tide
107 Newton St
94 locals recommend
Great location for food and craft beers, casual dining with good selection of food, Asian influence and huge selection of craft beers.
Very nice, more of a up market type restaurant great food and quite boutique. For the special occasion and or celebration either way you will love the food and the quirky way it is decorated with everything from old books to other items in this place.
49 locals recommend
Post Bank
82 Maunganui Rd
49 locals recommend
Very nice, more of a up market type restaurant great food and quite boutique. For the special occasion and or celebration either way you will love the food and the quirky way it is decorated with everything from old books to other items in this place.

Drinks & Nightlife

Great casual bar and restaurant for great craft beers and pub food. Popular local place ,seats out side for afternoon sun.
31 locals recommend
Brew Co
109 Maunganui Rd
31 locals recommend
Great casual bar and restaurant for great craft beers and pub food. Popular local place ,seats out side for afternoon sun.
This street is in Tauranga and has various bars, restaurants and cafes along the strip. Great selection of different types of food/meals available from all types of Asian food, European to burgers, casual dining etc something for everyone.
48 locals recommend
The Strand
The Strand
48 locals recommend
This street is in Tauranga and has various bars, restaurants and cafes along the strip. Great selection of different types of food/meals available from all types of Asian food, European to burgers, casual dining etc something for everyone.

Parks & Nature

This is out of town and will require transport to get there, great for picnic, family outings etc. Picturesque lovely for walks along side the lake and lake is suitable for canoes small boating activities.
143 locals recommend
McLaren Falls Park
190 McLaren Falls Rd
143 locals recommend
This is out of town and will require transport to get there, great for picnic, family outings etc. Picturesque lovely for walks along side the lake and lake is suitable for canoes small boating activities.
Unique Mount Maunganui, climb it walk around it whatever takes your fancy. Great way for exercise and to see stunning views from the top. Cannot miss it at end of the main street see the cruise ships come in they are so close when in the channel. Lots of history surrounds Mauao.
571 locals recommend
Mount Maunganui
571 locals recommend
Unique Mount Maunganui, climb it walk around it whatever takes your fancy. Great way for exercise and to see stunning views from the top. Cannot miss it at end of the main street see the cruise ships come in they are so close when in the channel. Lots of history surrounds Mauao.
Great walk/climb good exercise views once you are up there are stunning on a good day, a nice walk but is probably rated medium climb. Can see for miles once at the top, walking through farmland, bush and not far from Mount Maunganui.
127 locals recommend
Papamoa Hills Regional Park
Poplar Lane
127 locals recommend
Great walk/climb good exercise views once you are up there are stunning on a good day, a nice walk but is probably rated medium climb. Can see for miles once at the top, walking through farmland, bush and not far from Mount Maunganui.

Entertainment & Activities

If you like being on the water, these boat trips are great and can swim with dolphins if they around but a good trip in the harbour and out to sea.
23 locals recommend
Dolphin Seafaris NZ
101 Harbour Bridge Causeway
23 locals recommend
If you like being on the water, these boat trips are great and can swim with dolphins if they around but a good trip in the harbour and out to sea.
these markets held at different times and are generally well advertised and during summer are great to go to for food and relaxing to music from whomever is current act.
Downtown Food Market
78 Maunganui Rd
these markets held at different times and are generally well advertised and during summer are great to go to for food and relaxing to music from whomever is current act.
Great salt water pools a local icon and great for families or just relaxing after a day in the sun or soaking out the pain of a sports event or just chilling
178 locals recommend
Mount Hot Pools
9 Adams Ave
178 locals recommend
Great salt water pools a local icon and great for families or just relaxing after a day in the sun or soaking out the pain of a sports event or just chilling
Here you find rock climbingg walls and near by the Tramp park so great for entertaining kids and families whom enjoy more vigorous activities.
17 locals recommend
Rocktopia
9 Triton Ave
17 locals recommend
Here you find rock climbingg walls and near by the Tramp park so great for entertaining kids and families whom enjoy more vigorous activities.
Located in Tauranga this one but is one on the Mount, always a good selection of movies on, in Mount is located straight across from Coronation Park
36 locals recommend
Event Cinemas Tauranga Central
45 Elizabeth St
36 locals recommend
Located in Tauranga this one but is one on the Mount, always a good selection of movies on, in Mount is located straight across from Coronation Park
Great place to view a movie relax or just somewhere to go on rainy days.
57 locals recommend
Event Cinemas Mount Maunganui
249 Maunganui Rd
57 locals recommend
Great place to view a movie relax or just somewhere to go on rainy days.

Arts & Culture

General exhibition's of art sculpture etc a nice trip across the bridge to see what's on display, which changes throughout the year. So if looking for a slice of culture visit the gallery.
109 locals recommend
Tauranga Art Gallery
42 Willow St
109 locals recommend
General exhibition's of art sculpture etc a nice trip across the bridge to see what's on display, which changes throughout the year. So if looking for a slice of culture visit the gallery.
Historic house and area, where you can see some of the history of Tauranga and surrounding areas.
30 locals recommend
The Elms | Te Papa Tauranga
15 Mission St
30 locals recommend
Historic house and area, where you can see some of the history of Tauranga and surrounding areas.

Getting Around

Not far from studio good rates and selection of vehicles and locally owned company. Has maps, and brochures of things to do.
Rite Price Car, Van & Truck Rentals - Tauranga & Port
21 Totara St
Not far from studio good rates and selection of vehicles and locally owned company. Has maps, and brochures of things to do.
Locate din central business district in Tauranga but there are various runs to and from the mount, timetables available at I Site in Mount also.
Bus Stop
Locate din central business district in Tauranga but there are various runs to and from the mount, timetables available at I Site in Mount also.

Essentials

Can walk to this but easier with bikes or a car, has everything you will need from food to wine to everyday essentials.
92 locals recommend
New World Mt Maunganui
Maunganui Road
92 locals recommend
Can walk to this but easier with bikes or a car, has everything you will need from food to wine to everyday essentials.
Laundrette for doing washing and drying just down from new World Supermarket on main road, Maunganui road.
The Laundry Company
506 Maunganui Rd
Laundrette for doing washing and drying just down from new World Supermarket on main road, Maunganui road.