Country Retreat Guide Book
Activity
Great local place to have some adventurous fun in the water!
50 locals recommend
Waimarino Adventure Park
36 Taniwha PlGreat local place to have some adventurous fun in the water!
Swimming hole that you can access at the end of Poripori road. You need to cross the river and follow the track down a bit to find the water hole, ask a local if you cant find it!
7 locals recommend
Poripori Water Holes
10 Poripori RdSwimming hole that you can access at the end of Poripori road. You need to cross the river and follow the track down a bit to find the water hole, ask a local if you cant find it!
Lovely huge park to walk around, so much to explore! Cafe there, waterfalls to check out, gloworms, a lake to kayak on..so much to do and its a lovely shady setting.
143 locals recommend
McLaren Falls Park
190 McLaren Falls RdLovely huge park to walk around, so much to explore! Cafe there, waterfalls to check out, gloworms, a lake to kayak on..so much to do and its a lovely shady setting.
Food scene
The Cider Factorie
50 Oikimoke RdLovely place to go and enjoy a drink just a short drive away
Nourish Cafe
4 Te Puna RdBest local cafe with great food and drinks!
Sightseeing
Great place to spend some time in the shops and cafes, walk up or around the Mt, this is a must!!
571 locals recommend
Mount Maunganui
Great place to spend some time in the shops and cafes, walk up or around the Mt, this is a must!!
Shopping
Some local shops, supermarket, Kmart (large department store) can be found here, just 5 minutes drive away.
41 locals recommend
Bethlehem Town Centre
19 Bethlehem RdSome local shops, supermarket, Kmart (large department store) can be found here, just 5 minutes drive away.
City advice
Don't miss
Oliver Road and Wairoa Rd walk
Go for a nice peaceful walk down Oliver road with lots of steep hills, or Wairoa road you can follow up to the end of the road where you will reach the Tauranga Rowing Club.