Guidebook for Tauranga
Sightseeing
Mount Maunganui, locally known as The Mount is the iconic landmark of the Tauranga area. With stunning views from either the summit or around the base track, this is a must do when in Tauranga. (Approx 45 min to the summit, or 45 min around the base track.)
571 locals recommend
Mount Maunganui
Mount Maunganui, locally known as The Mount is the iconic landmark of the Tauranga area. With stunning views from either the summit or around the base track, this is a must do when in Tauranga. (Approx 45 min to the summit, or 45 min around the base track.)
Great place to take kids for the day :) They also do awesome glow worm night kayak tours - suitable for everyone.
50 locals recommend
Waimarino Adventure Park
36 Taniwha PlGreat place to take kids for the day :) They also do awesome glow worm night kayak tours - suitable for everyone.
Rocktopia has a great clip and climb facility for kids, great for a rainy day activity
17 locals recommend
Rocktopia
9 Triton AveRocktopia has a great clip and climb facility for kids, great for a rainy day activity
Drinks & Nightlife
Only a short drive, taxi or Uber into Tauranga CBD,, the Strand has many great bars and restaurants to quench a thirst or satisfy a hunger. Rye, Nomad and Volare are very good restaurants. The Phoenix, Brew Bar and Barrel Room have great craft beers and wines, and frequently live music.
48 locals recommend
The Strand
The StrandOnly a short drive, taxi or Uber into Tauranga CBD,, the Strand has many great bars and restaurants to quench a thirst or satisfy a hunger. Rye, Nomad and Volare are very good restaurants. The Phoenix, Brew Bar and Barrel Room have great craft beers and wines, and frequently live music.
Essentials
New World Brookfield is only 5 min drive, or a 10 min walk from our barn loft. Easily the best supermarket in Tauranga, and has every provisional need. The shopping centre next door also has a chemist, takeaway shop, snack shop, convenience store and liquor store.
28 locals recommend
New World Brookfield
89 Bellevue RdNew World Brookfield is only 5 min drive, or a 10 min walk from our barn loft. Easily the best supermarket in Tauranga, and has every provisional need. The shopping centre next door also has a chemist, takeaway shop, snack shop, convenience store and liquor store.
Parks & Nature
McLaren Falls Park is 190 hectares of parkland set alongside Lake McLaren and is just twenty minutes by car, from Tauranga. The park is popular for camping, fishing, kayaking, disc golf course, wedding photos, picnics, bush walks and summertime concerts. It is also home to one of the best botanical collections of trees in New Zealand. One of the highlights of the park is the waterfall track where you can see glow worms after dusk. Enjoy a short, easy stroll to the picturesque waterfall and spot the glow worms on either side of the track. The park has a great cafe. You'll also want to stop at the stunning McLaren Falls before you get to the park to take in the views and snap a few pix.
143 locals recommend
McLaren Falls Park
190 McLaren Falls RdMcLaren Falls Park is 190 hectares of parkland set alongside Lake McLaren and is just twenty minutes by car, from Tauranga. The park is popular for camping, fishing, kayaking, disc golf course, wedding photos, picnics, bush walks and summertime concerts. It is also home to one of the best botanical collections of trees in New Zealand. One of the highlights of the park is the waterfall track where you can see glow worms after dusk. Enjoy a short, easy stroll to the picturesque waterfall and spot the glow worms on either side of the track. The park has a great cafe. You'll also want to stop at the stunning McLaren Falls before you get to the park to take in the views and snap a few pix.
Walking up or around Mount Maunganui is definitely a must do when you are in the area.
571 locals recommend
Mount Maunganui
Walking up or around Mount Maunganui is definitely a must do when you are in the area.
The Waikareao Estuary is a 10k loop you can run/bike from our house, if that interests you, also great for short walks or dog walk.
15 locals recommend
Waikareao Estuary Walkway
Estuary WalkwayThe Waikareao Estuary is a 10k loop you can run/bike from our house, if that interests you, also great for short walks or dog walk.
If you have young kiddies, taking them to Marshalls animal farm is a great day out, pack a lunch as this is near McLarens falls park, which is a beautiful park to walk through.
19 locals recommend
Marshalls Animal Park
140 McLaren Falls RoadIf you have young kiddies, taking them to Marshalls animal farm is a great day out, pack a lunch as this is near McLarens falls park, which is a beautiful park to walk through.
Arts & Culture
The Tauranga Art Gallery is one of New Zealands newest and most respected regional public galleries.
Situated on the corner of Wharf and Willow Streets, in the heart of the CBD, the Tauranga Art Gallery building has been designed to meet modern art gallery standards.
The gallery delivers exhibitions of historical, and contemporary art. Exhibitions are developed in house by gallery staff with the balance being a mix of touring exhibitions from other institutions and artist projects.
FREE admission. Donations greatly appreciated.
109 locals recommend
Tauranga Art Gallery
42 Willow StThe Tauranga Art Gallery is one of New Zealands newest and most respected regional public galleries.
Situated on the corner of Wharf and Willow Streets, in the heart of the CBD, the Tauranga Art Gallery building has been designed to meet modern art gallery standards.
The gallery delivers exhibitions of historical, and contemporary art. Exhibitions are developed in house by gallery staff with the balance being a mix of touring exhibitions from other institutions and artist projects.
FREE admission. Donations greatly appreciated.
The Historic Village
17th Ave WestShopping
Bayfair is a covered shopping mall with approximately 80 retailers and food market vendors. With amply free parking it is open from 9am-6pm daily.
240 locals recommend
Bayfair Shopping Centre
19 Girven RdBayfair is a covered shopping mall with approximately 80 retailers and food market vendors. With amply free parking it is open from 9am-6pm daily.
The Crossing Pharmacy
The Crossing is a shopping mall with a variety of shops and a movie theatre.
We import Danish Furniture so thought we would add a plug for our business on our AirBNB listing.
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Danish Furniture NZ
53 Unutoto PlaceWe import Danish Furniture so thought we would add a plug for our business on our AirBNB listing.
www.danishfurniture.nz
Food scene
The Barn Burger & Grill
169 Maunganui RdThis place does the best burgers!
Macau is an excellent Asian Fusion restaurant if you are after something a bit fancy :)
30 locals recommend
Macau Bar Kitchen & Lounge
59 The StrandMacau is an excellent Asian Fusion restaurant if you are after something a bit fancy :)
Great place for Indian takeout or dine in
8 locals recommend
Great Spice Tandoori Indian Restaurant & Bar
44 Bureta RoadGreat place for Indian takeout or dine in
Enjoy a lovely mean and a drink in the bar, or if you are up for something a bit more fancy, eat in the Bistro, I love the food here.
17 locals recommend
Clarence Bistro Restaurant
51 Willow StEnjoy a lovely mean and a drink in the bar, or if you are up for something a bit more fancy, eat in the Bistro, I love the food here.