Amy's Guidebook
Food Scene
Just two minutes drive away from the property, this bustling cafe is the perfect spot to enjoy a morning coffee, alongside a wide variety of great fare. We particularly rate their cheese scones!
52 locals recommend
Henry & Ted
5 Golden Sands DrJust two minutes drive away from the property, this bustling cafe is the perfect spot to enjoy a morning coffee, alongside a wide variety of great fare. We particularly rate their cheese scones!
This boutique cupcake store is sure to be a hit with both adults and children alike. While they only have a small selection of food, it always tastes amazing, plus the coffee is good too. We particularly love the cheese scones, the brownie and of course the cupcakes!
6 locals recommend
Spongedrop
10 Salisbury AveThis boutique cupcake store is sure to be a hit with both adults and children alike. While they only have a small selection of food, it always tastes amazing, plus the coffee is good too. We particularly love the cheese scones, the brownie and of course the cupcakes!
For awesome Asian fusion cuisine you have to try Macau. Located on Tauranga's waterfront their menu is packed with options made for sharing so you can experience a bit of everything! It also provides great value for money.
30 locals recommend
Macau Bar Kitchen & Lounge
59 The StrandFor awesome Asian fusion cuisine you have to try Macau. Located on Tauranga's waterfront their menu is packed with options made for sharing so you can experience a bit of everything! It also provides great value for money.
Lantern
An awesome local restaurant with dishes made for sharing.
Local attractions and things to do
This is a great spot to get a bit of exercise in. You'll find it well worth your while when you see the sweeping views of the Bay of Plenty coastline at the top!
127 locals recommend
Papamoa Hills Regional Park
Poplar LaneThis is a great spot to get a bit of exercise in. You'll find it well worth your while when you see the sweeping views of the Bay of Plenty coastline at the top!
On a cooler or rainy day this is the perfect spot to escape to for a relaxing soak. You'll also love the location, right at the base of Mount Maunganui.
178 locals recommend
Mount Hot Pools
9 Adams AveOn a cooler or rainy day this is the perfect spot to escape to for a relaxing soak. You'll also love the location, right at the base of Mount Maunganui.
No summer holiday is complete without a visit to Black Stump Berries for one of their mouthwatering real fruit ice reams. This place is also very family friendly with coffee, mini-golf, a playground and plenty of spots to sit and soak up the sun. They're only open seasonally so it pays to check their hours before you go.
9 locals recommend
Black Stump Berries
No summer holiday is complete without a visit to Black Stump Berries for one of their mouthwatering real fruit ice reams. This place is also very family friendly with coffee, mini-golf, a playground and plenty of spots to sit and soak up the sun. They're only open seasonally so it pays to check their hours before you go.
Situated about 40 minutes from Papamoa, this is a great place to visit if you have young children. Pack a picnic lunch and enjoy a couple of hours getting up close to a wide variety of farm animals.
19 locals recommend
Marshalls Animal Park
140 McLaren Falls RoadSituated about 40 minutes from Papamoa, this is a great place to visit if you have young children. Pack a picnic lunch and enjoy a couple of hours getting up close to a wide variety of farm animals.