Location: Tauranga
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The lush parks and golden beaches of Tauranga make it a popular destination for outdoorsy folks and watersports lovers. Here on New Zealand’s North Island, you’ll find a variety of opportunities for surfing, white water rafting, kiteboarding, hiking and golfing. Take a refreshing dip in the swimming holes by Kaiate Falls, which cascade beautifully over the bluffs. Families might like to visit one of Tauranga’s amusement park, take a guided nature tour or swim with dolphins in the Bay of Plenty.
Restaurants in Tauranga
1. Tauranga Tasting Tours
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 81 reviews
We are a small transport company that specialises in food & wine venues. However, we can be chartered to go to venues that are not food/liquor related e.g. Shows, sports events etc. During the cruise-ship season, we travel to Rotorua's thermal delights & the Waitomo Caves. We are frequently chartered for special occasions, such as birthdays, anniversaries, Hens’ Parties etc., so that people can fit the celebration to their venue type /budget, date & number constraints. Our tours are door-to-door from within the Tauranga/Mt Maunganui/early Papamoa area. We travel out of town to Sunday Lunches approximately once a month, and provide mid-week tours. We often visit gardens & garden festivals. Our Local Tasting Tour is our most popular tour. It visits Karangahake Winery (wine presentation & shared platters)The Wine Portfolio for a wine presentation & tasting (Leveret & Mills Reef wines). We then return to Tauranga's CBD for a cocktail & dessert at Takara Restaurant.
2. Brewbus
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 14 reviews
At Brewbus we're all about taking the people to the beer! Whether you're a beer novice, a crafty connoisseur, or just have a thirst for fun. Brewbus is the bus to be on! Brewbus will take you to the best breweries and brew bars in your region, where you will meet the people behind the beer, hear the amazing stories from our colourful and creative brewers and taste some of their finest craft beer.
3. Taste of Plenty
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4.5 based on 7 reviews
Join us on a unique, delicious culinary adventure as we take you "off the eaten track”. We are passionate about food and the superbly fresh local ingredients found in New Zealand. Our aim is to introduce you to some of our favourite food heroes as we visit and sample innovative food from restaurants, markets, specialty food shops and hole in the wall production facilities.
4. The Cider Factorie
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4.0 based on 91 reviews
Award winning Cidery located in the green belt of Te Puna, Tauranga. Cidery, Restaurant and Cellar Door all in the one fabulous location for you to visit.
Reviewed By Bexyr02 - Tauranga, New Zealand
Lovely little set up and good views. The staff were friendly and food and drinks were delivered in a timely manner. I would 100% recommend this place! I tried 4 things on the menu and all of them were delicious, one of the best meals I’ve had in ages. The cider paddle went down well with the table as you can see what cider you prefer. All four i tried were super yummy!
5. Tauranga Farmer's Market
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 39 reviews
Reviewed By VahanC - Hawi, United States
What is the big deal about a local farmers market. Usually not much. This one though was a worthwhile adventure. Could not believe the extent of wares, foods and such available. Walked away with creamy cheeses, raw milk and great veggies. Scored day old strawberries (two quarts worth) for half price, which happened to be right out of the garden. There is something for everyone here. People were leaving with full bags of goodies.
6. Wildside Tours
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4.0 based on 12 reviews
A local tour company specializing in culinary tasting tours of the Tauranga Bay of Plenty Region. We find our local artisan food producers sampling their wares as we go. We tour Craft Breweries and learn how the beer is brewed to perfection, visit craft beer bars for personalised tastings and the stories behind the brews. We'll visit the Bays award winning wineries and a family run cidery. Tastings are included in the price at all of our venues. Pick up and drop off service from your accomodation can be provided.
