Claude’s guidebook
Sightseeing
there really are so many sightseeing activities available in and around the Mount & Tauranga.
I have included some of my favorite things to do. I still visit all the places I have listed as you can never tire of them as they have ever changing landscapes. These sightseeing trips are all very economical or free so all very kind on the piggy bank.
These is a few options here to consider before embarking on climbing to the summit of Mount Maunganui. There is always the far easier option of walking the track around the base that has some great sites to see around the way. The summit climb isn't the easiest stroll in the park but no peak ever is. The physical effort you invest is worth every drop of sweat as the views from the top are breathtaking. So if you are able DO IT TODAY!
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Monte Maunganui
These is a few options here to consider before embarking on climbing to the summit of Mount Maunganui. There is always the far easier option of walking the track around the base that has some great sites to see around the way. The summit climb isn't the easiest stroll in the park but no peak ever is. The physical effort you invest is worth every drop of sweat as the views from the top are breathtaking. So if you are able DO IT TODAY!
These beautiful and tranquil gardens are set directly on the edge of the inner Tauranga harbour. With water-lily ponds, mature trees from around the world, flower gardens and natural wetlands the gardens are a delight all year round. And with many varieties of birds wandering free and in aviaries scattered throughout the gardens. The gardens are a great family day outing and place to unwind, take a couple of friends & go find your happy place at the Katikati Bird Gardens
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Katikati Bird Gardens
263 Walker Rd EThese beautiful and tranquil gardens are set directly on the edge of the inner Tauranga harbour. With water-lily ponds, mature trees from around the world, flower gardens and natural wetlands the gardens are a delight all year round. And with many varieties of birds wandering free and in aviaries scattered throughout the gardens. The gardens are a great family day outing and place to unwind, take a couple of friends & go find your happy place at the Katikati Bird Gardens
This whole park has been created by locals who do a work bee at the quarry twice a week. The quarry was no longer operational & what was left behind when they stopped quarrying was just a big ugly mess so this has been a 25 year labour of love for the Te Puna locals, who have created a remarkable place for locals & visitors to enjoy. It is multi tiered, with surprises around every corner. Sculptures, art & much much more. Entry is a gold coin donation. It is well worth the drive to visit this place. There is plenty of parking available, tables under trees, water fountains, & toilets. No shop so take your own supplies. Take your sneakers too.
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Te Puna Quarry Park
110 Te Puna Quarry RoadThis whole park has been created by locals who do a work bee at the quarry twice a week. The quarry was no longer operational & what was left behind when they stopped quarrying was just a big ugly mess so this has been a 25 year labour of love for the Te Puna locals, who have created a remarkable place for locals & visitors to enjoy. It is multi tiered, with surprises around every corner. Sculptures, art & much much more. Entry is a gold coin donation. It is well worth the drive to visit this place. There is plenty of parking available, tables under trees, water fountains, & toilets. No shop so take your own supplies. Take your sneakers too.
The iconic Mount Maunganui beach! White sand & great waves for everyone!
Plenty of rubber necking if you aren't into the water activities.
Its just another day in paradise!!!
Don't forget your sun block, towel & flip flops
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Monte Maunganui
The iconic Mount Maunganui beach! White sand & great waves for everyone!
Plenty of rubber necking if you aren't into the water activities.
Its just another day in paradise!!!
Don't forget your sun block, towel & flip flops
Food scene
There is everything you could ever need in the quaint little shopping village of 1 story high buildings. Some boutique style shopping, a little bit design or a little bit fashionista. whatever you are into.
There are hair salons & barbers, there is Sisters (for the sisters) down the other end (at the round about by Burger king) there are some great eats in the Mount now try Mexicali for some tasty cheap eats, Mexican street food kind of thing. Or try the almost famous Rice Rice Baby! In fact you must try Rice Rice Baby. Asian Fusion at little plastic tables, with little enamel plates & little enamel mugs to drink wine from, then in the back ground there is some loud drum & bass or really loud house music pumping, its all quite a sensory overload. AWESOME food thou!
I haven't even mentioned the fab art galleries yet.... OMG yes there is a piece of art for every one here, originals, prints whatever you want......
Maunganui Road - Mount Main Street station
There is everything you could ever need in the quaint little shopping village of 1 story high buildings. Some boutique style shopping, a little bit design or a little bit fashionista. whatever you are into.
There are hair salons & barbers, there is Sisters (for the sisters) down the other end (at the round about by Burger king) there are some great eats in the Mount now try Mexicali for some tasty cheap eats, Mexican street food kind of thing. Or try the almost famous Rice Rice Baby! In fact you must try Rice Rice Baby. Asian Fusion at little plastic tables, with little enamel plates & little enamel mugs to drink wine from, then in the back ground there is some loud drum & bass or really loud house music pumping, its all quite a sensory overload. AWESOME food thou!
I haven't even mentioned the fab art galleries yet.... OMG yes there is a piece of art for every one here, originals, prints whatever you want......
Neighbourhoods
This is a super safe& very cool hood to hang out in, there is a great vibe all year round with the week ends being busier than the week days as people from all over arrive on Fridays for some famous Mount hospo & fun.
With the exception of New Years Eve when everything just turns into a giant Mosh pit of drunk teens & even drunker 20 somethings its a safe & chill place its easy to safe walking the streets, because 99.999% of the time you are.
Everything is literally right at your front door, so go get amongst it, the great retail boutique shops or the surf shops what ever you are into there is something here for everyone, the gastronomical delights that come out of some of the Mount restaurant kitchens & cafes are world class.
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Monte Maunganui
This is a super safe& very cool hood to hang out in, there is a great vibe all year round with the week ends being busier than the week days as people from all over arrive on Fridays for some famous Mount hospo & fun.
With the exception of New Years Eve when everything just turns into a giant Mosh pit of drunk teens & even drunker 20 somethings its a safe & chill place its easy to safe walking the streets, because 99.999% of the time you are.
Everything is literally right at your front door, so go get amongst it, the great retail boutique shops or the surf shops what ever you are into there is something here for everyone, the gastronomical delights that come out of some of the Mount restaurant kitchens & cafes are world class.
Consejos para la ciudad
Facilidad para moverse por la casa
there are ubers, taxis, rental cars, your own vehicle, buses
There is the city bus link which you can google for the timetable. I believe it always turns up & usually on time but I don't know how good a route it has or where it goes.
Just get an uber!
there is plenty of them here!
Taxi's are too expensive.
Rental car companies thru out the Mount, Tauranga & the airport.