Sightseeing
Great for exploring, only a 10 minute drive from Cherry Barn
22 locals recommend
TECT All Terrain Park
Whataroa RoadGreat for exploring, only a 10 minute drive from Cherry Barn
Tauranga Art Gallery
42 Willow StIt's free entry with fantastic exhibitions
Not on the tourist route, this great local hot pools does a good burger and chips after
21 locals recommend
Oropi Hot Pools & Cafe
1 Warner RdNot on the tourist route, this great local hot pools does a good burger and chips after
Fantastic walks through this protected forest (kiwi protection), not on the usual tourist route, views for miles from the top track or walk down to a beautiful waterfall.
17 locals recommend
Otanewainuku Trig
Fantastic walks through this protected forest (kiwi protection), not on the usual tourist route, views for miles from the top track or walk down to a beautiful waterfall.
Check out what's on at the Historic village or just take a stroll, the cafe is world famous (in Tauranga) for it's donuts.
61 locals recommend
The Historic Village
17th Ave WestCheck out what's on at the Historic village or just take a stroll, the cafe is world famous (in Tauranga) for it's donuts.
Mount Maunganui
It's as good as they say it is!
The redwoods is great for all things adventure, or just a relaxing stroll.
117 locals recommend
Redwoods – Whakarewarewa Forest
The redwoods is great for all things adventure, or just a relaxing stroll.
Food scene
Shopping and entertainment complex (including restaurants, bars a cinema and supermarket) 15 minutes drive from Cherry Barn
47 locals recommend
Tauranga Crossing
2 Taurikura DrShopping and entertainment complex (including restaurants, bars a cinema and supermarket) 15 minutes drive from Cherry Barn
Good Local Pyes Pa
83 Pyes Pa RdGreat food and relaxed dining
Our Place
91 Willow StGreat to grab a bite to eat if you are in Tauranga
Neighbourhoods
Tauranga City
The city centre is small and friendly with a great waterfront
Greerton
Nice cafes and a friendly local atmosphere.
Mount Maunganui
Everything they promise in the travel brochures.
City advice
Don't miss
Saturday morning Farmers Market at Tauranga school
Located at Tauranga School on Cameron Road every Saturday morning. Great local produce.