A rough guide to the Bay!
Sightseeing
Walk up (15-30 mins depending on route), or around (45 mins). In the busy summer period, if you are going up, we recommend walking halfway around, then take the signposted summit track from the back. Its steep, but also cooler and much quieter.
571 locals recommend
Mount Maunganui
Walk up (15-30 mins depending on route), or around (45 mins). In the busy summer period, if you are going up, we recommend walking halfway around, then take the signposted summit track from the back. Its steep, but also cooler and much quieter.
This is a great place to hike to - about 45 mins drive away, climb to the top of the waterfall.
62 locals recommend
Wairere Falls
Goodwin RoadThis is a great place to hike to - about 45 mins drive away, climb to the top of the waterfall.
About an hours drive, great for walking, biking and swimming. You can see bits of the old goldmine in the water!
15 locals recommend
Karangahake Gorge Historic Walkway
Karangahake Gorge Historic WalkwayAbout an hours drive, great for walking, biking and swimming. You can see bits of the old goldmine in the water!
Not accessible when the river is running, but a great spot for a fresh water swim. Lots of rocks to jump off. Its about a 10 min walk from the carpark and requires a river crossing at the very start. Then just follow the track.
7 locals recommend
Poripori Water Holes
10 Poripori RdNot accessible when the river is running, but a great spot for a fresh water swim. Lots of rocks to jump off. Its about a 10 min walk from the carpark and requires a river crossing at the very start. Then just follow the track.
Kaiate Falls
Kaiate Falls RoadA nice local walk, but sometimes swimming isnt recommended
Oropi Mountain bike park
Oropi RoadMountain biking
Papamoa Hills Regional Park
Poplar LaneWalks and mountain biking. Great views.
Food scene
This is our local - we love it as its friendly, reasonably priced and a BYO! Takeaways also available.
9 locals recommend
EasyGo Thai
277 Maunganui RdThis is our local - we love it as its friendly, reasonably priced and a BYO! Takeaways also available.
Tay Street Beach Cafe
154A Marine ParadeGood coffee, great atmosphere - a local hangout