Guidebook for a Papamoa Holiday
Sightseeing
Kaiate falls is a short drive from the property - A must see if you love waterfalls. The walk is short but steep in places and you can take your dogs there, provided they are on a leash and under your control.
For more info on the walk:
https://www.westernbay.govt.nz/recreation/walking-tracks-and-trails/kaiate-falls-te-rerekawau https://exploretauranga.co.nz/kaiate-falls/
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Kaiate Falls
Kaiate Falls RoadKaiate falls is a short drive from the property - A must see if you love waterfalls. The walk is short but steep in places and you can take your dogs there, provided they are on a leash and under your control.
For more info on the walk:
https://www.westernbay.govt.nz/recreation/walking-tracks-and-trails/kaiate-falls-te-rerekawau https://exploretauranga.co.nz/kaiate-falls/
This is a must do if you haven't done it before! Even if you have, it's a walk we never tire of. The views never get old. We would recommend going in the mornings or evenings as it can get very hot going up in the heat of the day. If you aren't up for a hike, you can always walk around which is also beautiful. Plenty of spots for a picnic too!
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Mount Maunganui
This is a must do if you haven't done it before! Even if you have, it's a walk we never tire of. The views never get old. We would recommend going in the mornings or evenings as it can get very hot going up in the heat of the day. If you aren't up for a hike, you can always walk around which is also beautiful. Plenty of spots for a picnic too!
Another local fave! On a cool evening, there is nothing better than soaking in one of the famous Mount hot pools and looking up at Mauao.
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Mount Hot Pools
9 Adams AveAnother local fave! On a cool evening, there is nothing better than soaking in one of the famous Mount hot pools and looking up at Mauao.
If the wind is blowing onshore, this is the place to be! Bring your picnic blankets, togs, towels, an umbrella and something to eat and settle in for the day. At low tide its shallow and great for the kids, and at high tide there is nothing better than a dip in the crystal clear water. Also a great place to watch the sun set!
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Pilot Bay Beach
If the wind is blowing onshore, this is the place to be! Bring your picnic blankets, togs, towels, an umbrella and something to eat and settle in for the day. At low tide its shallow and great for the kids, and at high tide there is nothing better than a dip in the crystal clear water. Also a great place to watch the sun set!
Papamoa Beach, our little slice of coastal paradise. This is where we go to get away from the hustle and bustle. Typically a lot quieter than the Mount Maunganui beaches but equally as beautiful.
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Papamoa Beach
Papamoa Beach, our little slice of coastal paradise. This is where we go to get away from the hustle and bustle. Typically a lot quieter than the Mount Maunganui beaches but equally as beautiful.
Food scene
If you love burgers, this place is one of the best burger spots in the country! It gets real busy, so you can always order online and pick up your takeaways to have at the beach
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Palace
217 Maunganui RdIf you love burgers, this place is one of the best burger spots in the country! It gets real busy, so you can always order online and pick up your takeaways to have at the beach
Fresh and delicious Vietnamese food, a local favourite!
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Rice Rice Baby
136 Maunganui RdFresh and delicious Vietnamese food, a local favourite!
If you like Mexican food, this place does it well. The Margaritas go down a treat too - keep an eye out for their weekly specials!
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The Barrio Brothers Mount Maunganui
105 Maunganui RdIf you like Mexican food, this place does it well. The Margaritas go down a treat too - keep an eye out for their weekly specials!
If you want to check out Tauranga central and feel like a good Italian meal - Sugo is the place to go.
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Sugo
19 Wharf StreetIf you want to check out Tauranga central and feel like a good Italian meal - Sugo is the place to go.
The home of Easy Lager, this is one of the best spots in town for a beer and a pizza. Great for families and for couples wanting a night out. This is a 900m walk from our place - just take a stroll down Topaz Drive and it will appear before you like a beautiful sunset when you meet the Topaz - Domain intersection.
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The Island Brewery
20 Domain RoadThe home of Easy Lager, this is one of the best spots in town for a beer and a pizza. Great for families and for couples wanting a night out. This is a 900m walk from our place - just take a stroll down Topaz Drive and it will appear before you like a beautiful sunset when you meet the Topaz - Domain intersection.
Events to look out for
Look out for these markets in Mount Maunganui and at the Pony Club in Papamoa, they are on Saturdays and well worth a visit if you are a market fiend, usually plenty of good food, hand made wares and vintage clothing finds for sale.
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Little Big Markets
Coronation RoadLook out for these markets in Mount Maunganui and at the Pony Club in Papamoa, they are on Saturdays and well worth a visit if you are a market fiend, usually plenty of good food, hand made wares and vintage clothing finds for sale.
If you are lucky enough to be staying in Papamoa on a Thursday night, then DEFINITELY head on over to Dinner in the Domain, which is held at the Pony Club in the Domain. If you head down Papamoa Beach road towards Mt Maunganui, you won't miss it. A real crowd pleaser with plenty of food trucks offering their delicious goods, and some great live music to accompany your meals.
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Dinner In The Domain
561 Papamoa Beach RdIf you are lucky enough to be staying in Papamoa on a Thursday night, then DEFINITELY head on over to Dinner in the Domain, which is held at the Pony Club in the Domain. If you head down Papamoa Beach road towards Mt Maunganui, you won't miss it. A real crowd pleaser with plenty of food trucks offering their delicious goods, and some great live music to accompany your meals.