Dave's Guidebook
Food scene
Combination of great restaurants and supermarkets in close proximity to Pukeko Lane BnB or on the way here to pick up supplies....
Outstanding food and service don't be put off by the outside appearance - once your inside and the staff take over you will be a fan forever......
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Fife Lane Kitchen & Bar
512 Maunganui RdOutstanding food and service don't be put off by the outside appearance - once your inside and the staff take over you will be a fan forever......
Osteria Matamata
59 BroadwayExcellent ambiance, outstanding food and only 25 mins drive
Umami Fusion Kitchen
Somerset Cottage
30 Bethlehem RdOutstanding quality
White House Te Puna
15E Minden RdExcellent cuisine, and only 25 mins drive
Great food awesome service - various areas to eat with options on privacy, or following sport on the monitors
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The Orchard
19 Bethlehem RdGreat food awesome service - various areas to eat with options on privacy, or following sport on the monitors
The General at the Lakes
Great service, nice setting with awesome food - only 15 mins drive
Tauriko Crossing is a local mall with all the usually attractions ( cinema, food precinct, supermarket, petrol station, retail providers etc)
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Tauranga Crossing
2 Taurikura DrTauriko Crossing is a local mall with all the usually attractions ( cinema, food precinct, supermarket, petrol station, retail providers etc)
New World Gate Pa
948 Cameron RdSupermarket in Tauranga for essential Supplies
Supermarket in Matamata for essential Supplies, stock up before you arrive so that you can make the most of what the BnB has to offer......
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New World Matamata
45 Waharoa Rd ESupermarket in Matamata for essential Supplies, stock up before you arrive so that you can make the most of what the BnB has to offer......
Supermarket at The Crossing Taurikio - 12 mins
However I recommend you bring you supplies in so that you don't need to leave site :)
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PAK'nSAVE Tauriko
2 Taurikura DrSupermarket at The Crossing Taurikio - 12 mins
However I recommend you bring you supplies in so that you don't need to leave site :)
Sightseeing
This animal farm is really popular- well set out and reasonable priced
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Marshalls Animal Park
140 McLaren Falls RoadThis animal farm is really popular- well set out and reasonable priced
Fantastic park second to none, well set out with lots to do, a lake to kayak in, BBQ, walk, cafe, and a waterfall
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McLaren Falls Park
190 McLaren Falls RdFantastic park second to none, well set out with lots to do, a lake to kayak in, BBQ, walk, cafe, and a waterfall
Mount Maunganui has great beach's, shopping, hot pools and of course Mauao to climb
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Mount Maunganui
Mount Maunganui has great beach's, shopping, hot pools and of course Mauao to climb
Waitomo Glowworm Caves
Simply an outstanding experience - under 2 hour drive but worth it
A unique experience and only 90 mins drive
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Hells Gate Geothermal Park and Mud Bath Spa
351 State Hwy 30A unique experience and only 90 mins drive
Its an easy walk that close to our BnB and highlights some of the beautiful scenery in the Waikato
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Te Waihou Walkway
303 Whites RdIts an easy walk that close to our BnB and highlights some of the beautiful scenery in the Waikato
Very rewarding climb with native bush and spectacular views from the top of the falls
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Wairere-watervallen
Goodwin RoadVery rewarding climb with native bush and spectacular views from the top of the falls
There are several attractions that we highly recommend - Secret Spot Hot Tubs is one of them! Beautifully finished and totally private this unique location offers upfront interaction with nature while your in a hot tub enjoying the company and sipping on vino............awesome.
If this is for you then have a quick look at their website and use Pukeko Lanes promo code for a discounted rate :)
Pukeko Lane BnB discount code: Secret2birds
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Secret Spot Hot Tubs Rotorua
13/33 Waipa State Mill RdThere are several attractions that we highly recommend - Secret Spot Hot Tubs is one of them! Beautifully finished and totally private this unique location offers upfront interaction with nature while your in a hot tub enjoying the company and sipping on vino............awesome.
If this is for you then have a quick look at their website and use Pukeko Lanes promo code for a discounted rate :)
Pukeko Lane BnB discount code: Secret2birds
Entertainment
Hot salt baths absolutely awesome - very unique and definitely memorable
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Mount Hot Pools
9 Adams AveHot salt baths absolutely awesome - very unique and definitely memorable
City/town information
Matamata is a fantastic example of rural NZ, hussle n bustle of a farming community alongside tourism and a thriving equine industry. Hobberton and Middle Earth are also located just up the road and well worth a visit...
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Matamata i-SITE bezoekersinformatiecentrum
45 BroadwayMatamata is a fantastic example of rural NZ, hussle n bustle of a farming community alongside tourism and a thriving equine industry. Hobberton and Middle Earth are also located just up the road and well worth a visit...
Stadsadvies
Vervoersmogelijkheden
State Highway 29
This is the main road over the Kaimai Range between the Bay of Plenty and Waikato. Weather patterns impact traffic flow over the range as do long weekends with many tourists or Bach owners at Mount Maunganui.
Boek voordat je gaat
Hobberton
Be sure to check on the Hobberton website for available times
Vervoersmogelijkheden
Traffic
State Highway 29 is a really busy main road so be patient and alert at the intersection of Solders Rd and SH29. There are some well documented pot holes as well while the NZTA get it sorted. Also be aware of the various toll roads around Tauranga.