April is a big month for the bay of plenty, with the school holidays running over Easter and the Jazz festival returning for its 57th run, there’s a lot of reason to get out and about in the Bay! Funky Fun Sports Day Looking to keep the little ones busy these school holidays? Then look […]
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On the beaten track: Te Puke
If you are driving from down south there is one stand-out town that is hard to miss, for good reasons! Te Puke is well loved in New Zealand for many reasons, which we will dive into in this edition of on the beaten track! When driving into Te Puke, you cat help but notice the […]
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Day Trips Worth Doing: Matakana Island
If you look out from the shores of Mt. Maunganui or Omokaroa, you will see in the not too far distant an island that is famous for its surf, agriculture and small community feel. That island is Matakana. A long, flat island mostly covered with pine forest, Matakana has one of New Zealand’s best beach […]
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Off The Beaten Track: Waikino
This blink-and you’ll miss it small town is one worth stopping in for an hour or two, to get a small taste of New Zealand’s mining history and take in some food and drink in one of our most historic taverns. Located just after Karangahake and before Waihi, here’s what you need to know about […]
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On The Beaten Track – Maketu
If you are heading to visit us from down south, then you just can’t drive past of of the Bay of Plenty’s best kept secrets: Maketu. This small beach community is built around of of the areas most favourite beaches. When you visit Maketu beach you feel as though you’re stepping back in time as […]
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Spend a leisurely day at Leisure Island
Leisure Island, or Moturiki as it is known to local Maori, is an iconic landmark is that is a small local favorite due to its simple accessibility. It’s easy to spend a day on this island, and getting there is a breeze, as the island is connected to Mount Maunganui’s Main Beach by a man-made […]
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On The Beaten Track: Athenree and Bowentown
Welcome to another edition of on the beaten track, our blog series where we cover some of the best spots to explore ion the way to Tauranga. In this edition we are heading slightly of the highway to a couple of our favourite hidden beaches. Just a simple fifteen minute divert near Waihi beach is […]
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On The Beaten Track: Omokoroa
Just before entering Tauranga if you are heading down southward you will pass Omokoroa, and passing by would be a huge mistake, as this small settlement by the beach has a big community spirit and a lot to offer! Omokoroa began as a small holiday destination before growing into the larger community it is today, […]
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Day Trip Destinations: Te Wairoa – The buried Village
One of New Zealand’s most popular historical tourist attractions has been owned and operated for over eighty years by the same family. Te Wairoa has been given the name of the buried village as it has encapsulated one of the most horrific natural disasters in New Zealand’s history. Te Wairoa was a Maori and European […]
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On the Beaten Track: Waihi
Welcome to the latest edition of On the Beaten track, where we offer some advice and local knowledge on where to stop in on your way to visiting Tauranga! Last month we covered the majestic and tranquil Karangahake Gorge and from there you’ll be heading to the small rural town of Waihi! Waihi is a […]
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