Leaving Mt Maunganui we headed south to Papamoa, another beach front area which has seen huge amounts of developments in previous years. We stocked up with food and petrol before heading towards Rotorua. We picked a great time of the year to travel……….berries!!! Blackberries, blueberries and raspberries by the punnet we devoured and they were… Continue reading Mt Maunganui to Rotorua
Mt Maunganui
We left Hot Water Beach and headed towards Tauranga and `The Mount` as it is affectionately named. Mt Maunganui is situated in the city of Tauranga in the Bay of Plenty region of New Zealand. It is New Zealand`s favourite summer holiday destination with its white sandy suurf beach on the ocean side, and a… Continue reading Mt Maunganui
Hot Water Beach
Hot Water Beach is a natural phenonomen which sees tourists flock to the beach with spade in hand to dig themselves a hole to sit back and enjoy the natural hot water that rises out of the ground. Check the tides as it is only really viable one hour each side of low tide. Lots… Continue reading Hot Water Beach