Guidebook for Tauranga

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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.)
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Monte Maunganui
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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.
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Waimarino Adventure Park
36 Taniwha Pl
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Great 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
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Rocktopia
9 Triton Ave
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Rocktopia 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.
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The Strand
The Strand
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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.

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.
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New World Brookfield
89 Bellevue Rd
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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.

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.
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Parque McLaren Falls
190 McLaren Falls Rd
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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.
Walking up or around Mount Maunganui is definitely a must do when you are in the area.
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Monte Maunganui
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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.
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Waikareao Estuary Walkway
Estuary Walkway
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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.
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.
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Marshalls Animal Park
140 McLaren Falls Road
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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.

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.
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Tauranga Art Gallery
42 Willow St
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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.
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The Historic Village
17th Ave West
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Shopping

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.
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Bayfair Shopping Centre
19 Girven Rd
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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.
The Crossing is a shopping mall with a variety of shops and a movie theatre.
The Crossing Pharmacy
The Crossing is a shopping mall with a variety of shops and a movie theatre.
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Danish Furniture NZ
53 Unutoto Place
We import Danish Furniture so thought we would add a plug for our business on our AirBNB listing. www.danishfurniture.nz

Food scene

This place does the best burgers!
The Barn Burger & Grill
169 Maunganui Rd
This place does the best burgers!
Macau is an excellent Asian Fusion restaurant if you are after something a bit fancy :)
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Macau Bar Kitchen & Lounge
59 The Strand
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Macau is an excellent Asian Fusion restaurant if you are after something a bit fancy :)
Great place for Indian takeout or dine in
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Great Spice Tandoori Indian Restaurant & Bar
44 Bureta Road
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Great 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.
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Clarence Bistro Restaurant
51 Willow St
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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.