Further down the coast is stunning Pāpāmoa Beach, which is complemented by an array of retail and eatery options. The nearby 182-hectare Pāpāmoa Hills Cultural Heritage Regional Park is well worth a visit – it has an interesting history and offers stunning, elevated views in all directions over the whole region.
Tauranga city centre has some of the region’s best restaurants and bars. It hosts popular events throughout the year, like the National Jazz Festival and Tauranga Arts Festival. The recently redeveloped waterfront playground is a fun place for all ages. This area features statues of New Zealand’s most famous canine characters — Hairy Maclary and friends, a basketball half-court, a living seawall, harbourside pathway, and a specially designed platform where you can do your best manu (jump) off the wharf into the sea. The recently refurbished Toi Tauranga Art Gallery is just a short stroll away.
Further inland, you’ll find The Historic Village, which offers an eclectic range of creative art spaces. There’s also an enticing range of scenic trails throughout the region for anyone who wants to walk, bike, and explore. Ōmanawa Falls and McLaren Falls feature picturesque walking tracks and onsite cafés.
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