Kathy's Guidebook

Kathy
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.
Mauao, Mount Maunganui 3116, Nouvelle-Zélande
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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Piscines chaudes de Mount
9 Adams Ave
178 habitants recommandent
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.
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 Rd
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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.
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.
40 habitants recommandent
Secret Spot Hot Tubs Rotorua
13/33 Waipa State Mill Rd
40 habitants recommandent
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.

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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Mont Maunganui
571 habitants recommandent
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
34 habitants recommandent
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
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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
15 habitants recommandent
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 Road
150 habitants recommandent
Lovely 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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Gare de la série de films Hobbiton
501 Buckland Rd
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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 .

Shopping

Large mall with movie theatres and dining .
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Bayfair Shopping Centre
19 Girven Rd
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Neighbourhoods

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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Mont Maunganui
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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 Parade
70 habitants recommandent
Less than a km walk towards the Mount along the beach - very popular for brunch and coffee
Sunny cafe , close by at the central Parade shops
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Heath Street Café
2 Heath St
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Sunny 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 Rd
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Tasty and close by at the central parade shops
Book ahead , upmarket dining close by
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Fife Lane Kitchen & Bar
512 Maunganui Rd
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Book ahead , upmarket dining close by
Delicious Vietnamese food and cocktails
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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Forêt de Redwoods - Whakarewarewa
117 habitants recommandent
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.
9 habitants recommandent
Omanu Golf Club
98 Matapihi Rd
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Mount Maunganui Golf Club
15 Fairway Ave
13 habitants recommandent
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.
117 habitants recommandent
Forêt de Redwoods - Whakarewarewa
117 habitants recommandent
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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Déplacements

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.