Beach
5 min drive to the local Papamoa Domain Beach hub with Surf Lifesaving patrolled swimming flags.
* Enjoy beach front coffee & smoothies @Sandbank.
* Learn to surf or hire a board @ Hakanini Surf School.
* Bbq & picnic under pohutakawa trees.
* Beach toys for the little ones to play with in the community toy library on the beach access.
* Dine with magnificant ocean views @ Blue Bi You
* Sip cocktails or a cold brewski @ The Beach Bar
Papamoa Domain station
5 min drive to the local Papamoa Domain Beach hub with Surf Lifesaving patrolled swimming flags.
* Enjoy beach front coffee & smoothies @Sandbank.
* Learn to surf or hire a board @ Hakanini Surf School.
* Bbq & picnic under pohutakawa trees.
* Beach toys for the little ones to play with in the community toy library on the beach access.
* Dine with magnificant ocean views @ Blue Bi You
* Sip cocktails or a cold brewski @ The Beach Bar
Our local beach, only 4 minutes walk from the house. When you leave the property turn right & walk two houses down where you will see the beach access. Follow this beach access walkway between the houses to Papamoa Beach Road; cross the road and go slightly left to Te Ara Place. The beach access through the sand dunes is at the end of this road.
Te Ara Place
Our local beach, only 4 minutes walk from the house. When you leave the property turn right & walk two houses down where you will see the beach access. Follow this beach access walkway between the houses to Papamoa Beach Road; cross the road and go slightly left to Te Ara Place. The beach access through the sand dunes is at the end of this road.
Cafes
Our local favourite brunch spot. 1min drive or 10 minute walk - Rated top cafe on The Urban List for Tauranga.
Pearl Kitchen's bold menu is created for families and foodies alike. Grab an early bird coffee and hearty brunch packed with ingredients by local growers and suppliers. Or unwind after a day at the beach with a drink and gourmet pizza cooked to perfection in the wood-fired pizza oven.
Note: please check which nights they are open as this changes seasonally and is often just on the weekends. Daytime open 7 days.
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Pearl Kitchen
20 Coast BlvdOur local favourite brunch spot. 1min drive or 10 minute walk - Rated top cafe on The Urban List for Tauranga.
Pearl Kitchen's bold menu is created for families and foodies alike. Grab an early bird coffee and hearty brunch packed with ingredients by local growers and suppliers. Or unwind after a day at the beach with a drink and gourmet pizza cooked to perfection in the wood-fired pizza oven.
Note: please check which nights they are open as this changes seasonally and is often just on the weekends. Daytime open 7 days.
Beach goers & surfers dream cafe! Sit around the converted Bedford truck with a coffee or smoothie on the glorious beach front at Papamoa Domain. Another personal favourite spot! 5min drive.
"Sandbank's smoothies are made up of a combinations of fruits & superfoods. Containing the highest quality plant-based ingredients, they are sure to keep your immunity strong and your body functioning at its peak."
The Sandbank
32 Papamoa Beach RdBeach goers & surfers dream cafe! Sit around the converted Bedford truck with a coffee or smoothie on the glorious beach front at Papamoa Domain. Another personal favourite spot! 5min drive.
"Sandbank's smoothies are made up of a combinations of fruits & superfoods. Containing the highest quality plant-based ingredients, they are sure to keep your immunity strong and your body functioning at its peak."
One of our personal favourites & top cafe on The Urban List. Great coffee & food!
Across the road from Papamoa Beach Domain - 5min drive.
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Gather Papamoa
552 Papamoa Beach RdOne of our personal favourites & top cafe on The Urban List. Great coffee & food!
Across the road from Papamoa Beach Domain - 5min drive.
Delicious wholesome food. Pro choice. Vegan. Gluten-free. Refined sugar free.
"A little slice of comfort in the bustling Mount Maunganui, serving up homemade feeling wholefoods and organic fair trade coffee."
15min drive.
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Gratitude Eatery
7 Prince AveDelicious wholesome food. Pro choice. Vegan. Gluten-free. Refined sugar free.
"A little slice of comfort in the bustling Mount Maunganui, serving up homemade feeling wholefoods and organic fair trade coffee."
15min drive.
Great food & coffee in downtown Mount Maunganui. (15min drive)
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The General
19b Pacific AveGreat food & coffee in downtown Mount Maunganui. (15min drive)
Great coffee & simple food right on the sand dunes of Mount Maunganui main beach - opposite Leisure Island which is a great place to explore with kids. (15min drive)
The Wave Cafe
24 Marine ParadeGreat coffee & simple food right on the sand dunes of Mount Maunganui main beach - opposite Leisure Island which is a great place to explore with kids. (15min drive)
Food
Friendly, convenient and fresh produce. Great selection of gluten-free, deli, bakery, wines, beer & more. Our local supermarket for all our supplies.
10min walk or 1min drive.
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FreshChoice Papamoa
20 Coast BlvdFriendly, convenient and fresh produce. Great selection of gluten-free, deli, bakery, wines, beer & more. Our local supermarket for all our supplies.
10min walk or 1min drive.
Best Butcher - get all the goodies for your BBQ here. Organic Chicken. Grass feed beef. Gluten-free sausages. Pro-choice & our personal favourite!
Located at the front of Papamoa Plaza - 5min drive
5min drive at Papamoa Plaza.
Doug Jarvis Butcher & Deli
2 Gravatt RdBest Butcher - get all the goodies for your BBQ here. Organic Chicken. Grass feed beef. Gluten-free sausages. Pro-choice & our personal favourite!
Located at the front of Papamoa Plaza - 5min drive
5min drive at Papamoa Plaza.
Restaurants & Bars
HIGHLY RECOMMEND! It's got something for everyone. A favourite with locals for decades - previously The Pap Tavern - revamped & even better now.
* Great food & cocktails
* R18 areas with live music & the brewery - we recommend tasting their Easy Lager
* Kid friendly with a playground while parents enjoy a cold bevvie in the beer garden.
The Island - Formerly Papamoa Beach Tavern
HIGHLY RECOMMEND! It's got something for everyone. A favourite with locals for decades - previously The Pap Tavern - revamped & even better now.
* Great food & cocktails
* R18 areas with live music & the brewery - we recommend tasting their Easy Lager
* Kid friendly with a playground while parents enjoy a cold bevvie in the beer garden.
Great Southeast Asian food & delicious cocktails. Recommended by the locals!
5min drive. Next to The Island Bar.
Lantern
Great Southeast Asian food & delicious cocktails. Recommended by the locals!
5min drive. Next to The Island Bar.
Sip cocktails & enjoy live music with a stunning view of Papamoa Beach. Popular amongst the locals.
Beach Bar
Sip cocktails & enjoy live music with a stunning view of Papamoa Beach. Popular amongst the locals.
Restaurant with magnificent ocean views over the Pohutakawa trees & Papamoa Domain. Next door to the popular Beach Bar.
5min drive
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B L U E B I Y O U
559 Papamoa Beach RdRestaurant with magnificent ocean views over the Pohutakawa trees & Papamoa Domain. Next door to the popular Beach Bar.
5min drive
Asian fusion with a funky decor. One of our favourites & very popular with locals in the heart of Mount Maunganui town.
15min drive
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Rice Rice Baby
136 Maunganui RdAsian fusion with a funky decor. One of our favourites & very popular with locals in the heart of Mount Maunganui town.
15min drive
Opened in November 2019 - if your are looking for something special & sophisticated.
"Fife Lane is the realisation of a long held dream to bring an authentic dining experience to Tauranga that highlights our dedication to exceptional food and wine in a warm and sophisticated setting.
Think classy cocktails with mood lighting amid the natural textures of wood and brick. View a selection of aged meat displayed in a custom glass, meat locker inspired by butcheries of the past, or choose from our specially selected vintage wines stored with care in our designated wine room.
We also use a distinctive and rare Mibrasa oven, a type of closed barbeque invented in the heart of Spain. Using fire and its embers, the Mibrasa delivers a distinctive charcoal grill aroma and flavour. This form of cooking allows food to retain its natural flavours whilst releasing its unique taste, adding another dimension to our menu offerings."
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Fife Lane Kitchen & Bar
512 Maunganui RdOpened in November 2019 - if your are looking for something special & sophisticated.
"Fife Lane is the realisation of a long held dream to bring an authentic dining experience to Tauranga that highlights our dedication to exceptional food and wine in a warm and sophisticated setting.
Think classy cocktails with mood lighting amid the natural textures of wood and brick. View a selection of aged meat displayed in a custom glass, meat locker inspired by butcheries of the past, or choose from our specially selected vintage wines stored with care in our designated wine room.
We also use a distinctive and rare Mibrasa oven, a type of closed barbeque invented in the heart of Spain. Using fire and its embers, the Mibrasa delivers a distinctive charcoal grill aroma and flavour. This form of cooking allows food to retain its natural flavours whilst releasing its unique taste, adding another dimension to our menu offerings."
Long standing local of downtown Mount Maunganui. Beer garden, good vibes & place to be for the younger crowds.
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Astrolabe Brewbar
82 Maunganui RdLong standing local of downtown Mount Maunganui. Beer garden, good vibes & place to be for the younger crowds.
Long established local favourite in downtown Mount Maunganui (15min)
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Dui's Restaurant of Fine Thai Cuisine
14a Pacific AveLong established local favourite in downtown Mount Maunganui (15min)
A favourite of ours for lunch or dinner! Located at the start of downtown Mount Maunganui (15min drive)
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Satori Lounge
83 Maunganui RdA favourite of ours for lunch or dinner! Located at the start of downtown Mount Maunganui (15min drive)
Shopping Malls
Large modern shopping mall with great eateries & food court. Restaurants & Bars. Movie theatre. Kmart & Farmers department stores. Countdown supermarket.
7 min drive.
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Bayfair Shopping Centre
19 Girven RdLarge modern shopping mall with great eateries & food court. Restaurants & Bars. Movie theatre. Kmart & Farmers department stores. Countdown supermarket.
7 min drive.
Local Papamoa Plaza is 5 min drive or cycle along the waterways trail 15min.
In the Plaza there is New World supermarket, warehouse, chemist and a great food court.
At the front of the plaza is our favourite butcher @Doug Jervis; and another personal favourite is fish n chips @Bobbys with locally caught fresh fish.
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Papamoa Plaza
Local Papamoa Plaza is 5 min drive or cycle along the waterways trail 15min.
In the Plaza there is New World supermarket, warehouse, chemist and a great food court.
At the front of the plaza is our favourite butcher @Doug Jervis; and another personal favourite is fish n chips @Bobbys with locally caught fresh fish.
Great outlet stores & boutique shops, plus a variety of restaurants and takeaways including Thai, Indian, Sushi, Burger Fuel, Hell’s Pizza, Dominos, Bakery & more … 5 min drive
Pak n Save & Mitre 10 next door.
Across the road from the library, Papamoa Plaza & The Island Bar.
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Fashion Island Shopping Centre
42 Gravatt RdGreat outlet stores & boutique shops, plus a variety of restaurants and takeaways including Thai, Indian, Sushi, Burger Fuel, Hell’s Pizza, Dominos, Bakery & more … 5 min drive
Pak n Save & Mitre 10 next door.
Across the road from the library, Papamoa Plaza & The Island Bar.
Takeaways
Our personal favourite fish & chips. Best in town! Locally caught! Get in early to order as they often run out during the summer months.
Bobby's Fish & Chips
7 Gravatt RdOur personal favourite fish & chips. Best in town! Locally caught! Get in early to order as they often run out during the summer months.
One of our personal favourites for takeaways. Classic Thai dishes that taste great! Option to dine in too.
Located at Fashion Island - 5 min drive
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Thai Thani
30 Gravatt RdOne of our personal favourites for takeaways. Classic Thai dishes that taste great! Option to dine in too.
Located at Fashion Island - 5 min drive
Authentic Italian Pizza & Deli. New to the neighbour & already one of our favourites. 4min drive
Basilico Pizza & Deli
Authentic Italian Pizza & Deli. New to the neighbour & already one of our favourites. 4min drive
Mum's Dumplings
Best delicious dumplings! Just at the start of downtown Mount Maunganui 15min drive
Hot Pools
Natural Mineral Hot Salt Water Pools nestled at the base of Mauao (Mount Maunganui). Enjoy the variety of pools: a larger cooler pool for family fun or swim some laps, the larger hot pool to soak and self massage under the fountains, two smaller adults only spa pools and the kids paddling pool with small water slide. Private pools and massages also available for some extra relaxation and pampering.
15-20 min drive.
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Il-Poolijiet tal-Muntanja
9 Adams AveNatural Mineral Hot Salt Water Pools nestled at the base of Mauao (Mount Maunganui). Enjoy the variety of pools: a larger cooler pool for family fun or swim some laps, the larger hot pool to soak and self massage under the fountains, two smaller adults only spa pools and the kids paddling pool with small water slide. Private pools and massages also available for some extra relaxation and pampering.
15-20 min drive.
Our personal favourite with the kids! Natural mineral hot pools great for family fun with a larger cool pool, toddler pool & hot soaking pool.
Pools emptied & re-filled daily.
17min drive.
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Welcome Bay Hot Pools and Camp Ground
429A Welcome Bay RoadOur personal favourite with the kids! Natural mineral hot pools great for family fun with a larger cool pool, toddler pool & hot soaking pool.
Pools emptied & re-filled daily.
17min drive.
Soak in the mineral hot pool surrounded by calming native bush. A more tranquil setting and a favourite date night spot of ours. Also has private pools & massages available too.
20min. drive
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Fernland Spa
250 Cambridge RdSoak in the mineral hot pool surrounded by calming native bush. A more tranquil setting and a favourite date night spot of ours. Also has private pools & massages available too.
20min. drive
Indoor pools, great when weather isn’t. Fun for the whole family from lap pools, toddler pools, wave pool, spa pool & pirate ship with hydro slides!
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Baywave TECT Aquatic & Leisure Centre
Indoor pools, great when weather isn’t. Fun for the whole family from lap pools, toddler pools, wave pool, spa pool & pirate ship with hydro slides!