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- Private room
- Tauranga
PLEASE NOTE. This bedroom has a queen bed, other room is larger also with a queen bed. both rooms can be booked if required' My place is close to restaurants and dining, family-friendly activities, the beach, nightlife, and public transport. You’ll love my place because of the neighborhood and the comfy bed. My place is good for couples, solo adventurers, business travelers, and families. (with kids). Entry is straight of the front door so can be very private if you wish.
- Private room
- Tauranga
We are a professional working couple who would like to offer a private room in our home. We have a German shepherd called Ruby who is a sweet girl and loves people, we like hiking gardening and cooking. The room is currently furnished with a queen bed that has an extremely comfy mattress. Just the basics but we have everything you need for your stay!
- Entire guest suite
- Tauranga
'Beachside Bliss' ticks all the boxes. It is nestled at the end of a quiet cul-de-sac (one of the best streets in the Mount), and you don't even need to cross a road to get to the beach. It features a huge 55" TV with Netflix, fibre, and a Google Wifi hub in the apartment which ensures lightning fast internet. Own access, separate bedroom and kitchenette. Restaurants and a supermarket within 1km. Bayfair Mall is 2kms away and Bay Park is just 3.5kms away. One parking space in the driveway.
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All About Tauranga
Between the rich green of the Kaimai Ranges and the sparkling blue Pacific Ocean is the harbor city of Tauranga, part of New Zealand’s beautiful Bay of Plenty region. On the east coast of the North Island, Tauranga has some of the country’s most beloved beaches. The golden sands of Mount Maunganui and Papamoa Beach have plenty of space for swimming, surfing, and kitesurfing, while sailors, kayakers, and paddleboarders have all the fun in the extensive harbor, sheltered by the forested barrier of Matakana Island.
The marine environment offshore from Tauranga’s many bays and islands is rich and popular with scuba divers. Before sunset, head across to Pilot Bay Beach to sit on the soft golden sand and watch the sun go down behind Mount Maunganui. Apart from all these natural treasures, Tauranga is also a cultural hub, with an art gallery showcasing historical and contemporary works, an aviation museum, and a lively center full of shops and restaurants.
When is the best time to stay in a vacation rental in Tauranga?
The upper half of the North Island has a subtropical climate, and Tauranga combines this with a coastal influence, creating pleasant conditions year-round and little variation in temperature. The Bay of Plenty has the most sunshine hours in the country, although it can rain any time of the year in New Zealand, so be sure to pack waterproof clothing. Summertime extends from November through April, while the coldest and wettest months are June and July. School summer holidays in January see Tauranga and its beaches busy with vacationers, creating a lively buzz. On Easter weekend, a large national jazz festival in Tauranga brings a carnival atmosphere with markets and a vintage car parade. Multiple stages are set up through the central city, attracting some of the best local and international jazz and blues artists.
What are the top things to do in Tauranga?
Boat cruises
Consider taking a boat cruise through Tauranga’s inner harbor, where mangroves and tidal mudflats shelter oystercatchers and godwits. Alternatively, cruise or paddle to Matakana Island and spend time picnicking on the barrier island’s pristine white-sand beaches. Further out, your boat could be shadowed by pods of dolphins, and during certain times of the year, you may spot turtles and orcas.
Mount Maunganui
Mount Maunganui is a mountain, a beach, and a suburb. The 800-foot summit of the extinct volcano is popular to climb — particularly at dawn — for spectacular 360-degree views across the landscape and ocean. There are two trail options, and the climb takes around 40 minutes on good paths. After your climb, cool off with a dip at Main Beach in the summer or go for a soak at the Mount Hot Pools in the winter.
Kaiate Falls
Kaiate Falls/Te Rerekawau is a pair of waterfalls located a 30-minute drive east of Taurang amongst the lush rainforest. The first cascade is an 80-foot set of three tiers, with a 50-foot single-drop waterfall below it. From the parking lot, two short looped tracks lead around sections of the falls. Note that the path can be steep and slippery in places.