Tauranga Hot Spots in New Zealand

"The Tauranga cafe scene has really come up in recent years. Once a sleepy seaside regional town known only for its beach, the city is now bursting with rad cafes, expert baristas and unique coffee roasters.; Fusion Coffee being one of the main contenders. Fusion coffee is bloody awesome; I swear by it. Look our for cafes that serve Fusion, or you can order beans online and have then delivered for free! Support local."

"I’m sure almost every Kiwi kid remembers the Hairy Maclary books by Tauranga’s own Lynley Dodd. The Tauranga city council has commissioned a set of bronze sculptures that immortalise some of your favourite characters from the books. The sculptures have been created by artist and Swiss expat Brigitte Wuest who moved her family to NZ in 1999 to work with Weta Workshops on Lord of the Rings… and well she never left! Get down to the site now and visit with Hairy Maclary and his friends."