Kathy's Guidebook
Relax & unwind
Mauao
Set on a peninsula, Mount Maunganui is a laid-back beach village known for the extinct Mount Maunganui volcano, Mauao , a sacred Maori site with ocean-view hiking trails.
Mount Maunganui, 3116, Novi Zeland
Mauao
Set on a peninsula, Mount Maunganui is a laid-back beach village known for the extinct Mount Maunganui volcano, Mauao , a sacred Maori site with ocean-view hiking trails.
After a walk up or around Mauao have a relaxing soak in the beautiful hot salt water pools at the base of Mauao. Note: it can be very busy in school holidays.
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Toplice Mount
9 Adams AveAfter a walk up or around Mauao have a relaxing soak in the beautiful hot salt water pools at the base of Mauao. Note: it can be very busy in school holidays.
Stunning beach at your door step. Best spot to watch the sun rise , sunbathe, relax with a book, walk or cycle when the tide is low.
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Omanu Beach Surf Life Saving Club
15 Surf RdStunning beach at your door step. Best spot to watch the sun rise , sunbathe, relax with a book, walk or cycle when the tide is low.
Lovely spot to have a full hot tub experience in the forest or foot soak while re hydrating after a walk or cycle in the Redwood Forest.
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Tajno mjesto Toplice Rotorua
13/33 Waipa State Mill RdLovely spot to have a full hot tub experience in the forest or foot soak while re hydrating after a walk or cycle in the Redwood Forest.
Sightseeing
No trip to the Mount is complete without a walk up or around the base track of Mauao. Stunning views over the Bay from the top.
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Mount Maunganui
No trip to the Mount is complete without a walk up or around the base track of Mauao. Stunning views over the Bay from the top.
Easy walk on well formed track . You can usually spot the rafters going over the falls or join them if you’re adventurous .
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Okere Falls
Easy walk on well formed track . You can usually spot the rafters going over the falls or join them if you’re adventurous .
Beautiful sunrises and sunsets. Family friendly safe harbour for swimming. Watch the cruise ships come and go. Fish off the wharf. Great place for fish and chips on the beach. Sits at the base of beautiful Mauao .
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Pilot Bay Beach
Beautiful sunrises and sunsets. Family friendly safe harbour for swimming. Watch the cruise ships come and go. Fish off the wharf. Great place for fish and chips on the beach. Sits at the base of beautiful Mauao .
Great bike ride, mostly off road, with a cafe at the Omokoroa Beach end to refresh before return ride. You can park and start under the bridge at Wairoa River.
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Omokoroa to Tauranga Cycleway/Walkway
Great bike ride, mostly off road, with a cafe at the Omokoroa Beach end to refresh before return ride. You can park and start under the bridge at Wairoa River.
Lovely to walk during the day but extra special at night with cool lighting from NZ designer Trubridge.
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Redwoods Treewalk
Tarawera RoadLovely to walk during the day but extra special at night with cool lighting from NZ designer Trubridge.
Not to be missed for fans of Lord of the Rings .Bus trips available from Tauranga or take your car to Matamata approx 45 mins drive .
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Stanica filmskog seta Hobbiton
501 Buckland RdNot to be missed for fans of Lord of the Rings .Bus trips available from Tauranga or take your car to Matamata approx 45 mins drive .
Shopping
Large mall with movie theatres and dining .
Bayfair Shopping Centre
19 Girven RdNeighbourhoods
Downtown at the Mount has a casual, beach vibe. Downtown shopping is situated on Maunganui Road , and offers unique stores with friendly service and food and bars to suit all tastes.
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Mount Maunganui
Downtown at the Mount has a casual, beach vibe. Downtown shopping is situated on Maunganui Road , and offers unique stores with friendly service and food and bars to suit all tastes.
Food scene
Less than a km walk towards the Mount along the beach - very popular for brunch and coffee
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Tay Street Beach Cafe
154A Marine ParadeLess than a km walk towards the Mount along the beach - very popular for brunch and coffee
Heath Street Café
2 Heath StSunny cafe , close by at the central
Parade shops
Tasty and close by at the central parade shops
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Thai2Go | Mt Maunganui | Tauranga
512 Maunganui RdTasty and close by at the central parade shops
Fife Lane Kitchen & Bar
512 Maunganui RdBook ahead , upmarket dining close by
Lantern
Delicious Vietnamese food and cocktails
Sport and leisure
Great walking and mountain bike trails for all levels of experience .
Follow up with a foot spa and cold drink at the Secret Spot for a great day out.
Check out day or night tree tops walk.
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Redwoods - Šuma Whakarewarewa
Great walking and mountain bike trails for all levels of experience .
Follow up with a foot spa and cold drink at the Secret Spot for a great day out.
Check out day or night tree tops walk.
Omanu Golf Club
98 Matapihi Rd
Mount Maunganui Golf Club
15 Fairway AveOne of the oldest mountain bike networks in the country, with master crafted trails, unbeatable riding surfaces, well draining volcanic soils, varying topography and fantastic scenery. It is no wonder Rotorua is renowned among mountain bikers as a premier riding destination.
With around 150km of continually evolving trails, there is something to cater for all levels of rider, from beginners and family groups through to experts looking for extreme action.
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Redwoods - Šuma Whakarewarewa
One of the oldest mountain bike networks in the country, with master crafted trails, unbeatable riding surfaces, well draining volcanic soils, varying topography and fantastic scenery. It is no wonder Rotorua is renowned among mountain bikers as a premier riding destination.
With around 150km of continually evolving trails, there is something to cater for all levels of rider, from beginners and family groups through to experts looking for extreme action.
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Biking
Biking is a great way to get around in the summer when the Mount is very busy. The new coastal pathway starts at our door and is a scenic gentle ride to the base of Mauao ( Mt Maunganui) . Bike lanes and tracks link the Mount to Tauranga . There are many beautiful local tracks to ride through out Tauranga. Lime scooters are also available close by.
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Summer Food Market
Downtown Coronation Park for music and food truck dining Friday evenings.
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Farmers Market
Tauranga primary school, Cameron Road, Saturday mornings.
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Coastal Pathway
The Marine Parade coastal path starts / finishes at our door and takes you to the base of Mount Maunganui (Mauao). A stunning gentle bike ride or walk.