Guidebook for Your Stay
Food Scene
Harbourside
150 The StrandFine dining cuisine with spectacular harbour views.
Funky little Plant Based cafe with some innovative, delicious whole food items on the menu.
6 moradores locais recomendam
Gratitude Eatery
7 Prince AveFunky little Plant Based cafe with some innovative, delicious whole food items on the menu.
Great cafe, fantastic coffee, only 5 mins drive, with a fresh and funky vibe. The food is amazing! …and it’s all made in house.
8 moradores locais recomendam
Gather Papamoa
552 Papamoa Beach RdGreat cafe, fantastic coffee, only 5 mins drive, with a fresh and funky vibe. The food is amazing! …and it’s all made in house.
Intimate little restaurant with a European vibe. Great for sunny, summer outdoor cocktails and dining.
Alpino Mount Maunganui
16 Pacific AveIntimate little restaurant with a European vibe. Great for sunny, summer outdoor cocktails and dining.
Coffee on the beach, when the sun’s out, (at the Papamoa Beach carpark). Great spot for a takeaway, or sit and watch the waves roll in as you wait for your coffee to brew.
The Sandbank
32 Papamoa Beach RdCoffee on the beach, when the sun’s out, (at the Papamoa Beach carpark). Great spot for a takeaway, or sit and watch the waves roll in as you wait for your coffee to brew.
Drinks & Nightlife
A great place for a beer and a burger, or a wood fired pizza!
21 moradores locais recomendam
The Island Brewery
20 Domain RoadA great place for a beer and a burger, or a wood fired pizza!
Great spot for beer tasting and dumplings…often with live music.
94 moradores locais recomendam
The Rising Tide
107 Newton StGreat spot for beer tasting and dumplings…often with live music.
Sightseeing
A one hour(approx) return walk takes you to the summit of Mauao, Mt Maunganui for stunning views of the coastline and city. Great city views at night time also, if you’ve got a good torch!
571 moradores locais recomendam
Monte Maunganui
A one hour(approx) return walk takes you to the summit of Mauao, Mt Maunganui for stunning views of the coastline and city. Great city views at night time also, if you’ve got a good torch!
Cachoeiras de Kaiate
Kaiate Falls RoadBeautiful waterfall walk (approx one hour return)
Monte Maunganui
One of the best walks to survey the stunning sights of the surrounding area
Parks & Nature
Redwoods Treewalk is a real treat at night time. Experience the hanging lanterns as you cross multiple swing badges suspended between the trees. Magical! (approx one hour drive away)
150 moradores locais recomendam
Caminhada das Árvores de Redwoods
Tarawera RoadRedwoods Treewalk is a real treat at night time. Experience the hanging lanterns as you cross multiple swing badges suspended between the trees. Magical! (approx one hour drive away)
Up on the Kaimai's (approx 30 minute drive) you'll discover a beautiful lake, waterfalls, picnic spots and fresh water swimming holes.
143 moradores locais recomendam
Parque McLaren Falls
190 McLaren Falls RdUp on the Kaimai's (approx 30 minute drive) you'll discover a beautiful lake, waterfalls, picnic spots and fresh water swimming holes.
Arts & Culture
Galeria de Arte de Tauranga
108 Willow StShopping
Fabulous selection of boutique shops where you'll find something for everyone.
571 moradores locais recomendam
Monte Maunganui
Fabulous selection of boutique shops where you'll find something for everyone.
Essentials
Just a 5 minute drive to Papamoa's Fashion Island, for all your laundry requirements.
Papamoa Laundrette
6 Enterprise DrJust a 5 minute drive to Papamoa's Fashion Island, for all your laundry requirements.
Papamoa Plaza, just a 5 minute drive (away from the Mt), provides all the essentials: supermarkets , clothing stores cafes/ restaurants , and a food court.
72 moradores locais recomendam
Papamoa Plaza
Papamoa Plaza, just a 5 minute drive (away from the Mt), provides all the essentials: supermarkets , clothing stores cafes/ restaurants , and a food court.
Handy supermarket stop 5 mins from our place (towards Mt), if you want to avoid the mall.
12 moradores locais recomendam
FreshChoice Papamoa
20 Coast BlvdHandy supermarket stop 5 mins from our place (towards Mt), if you want to avoid the mall.