Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Pass By: Mount Hot Pools, 9 Adams Avenue, Mount Maunganui, Tauranga 3116 New Zealand
Trip Advisor Hall of Fame, Gold Qualmark & NZ PoolSafe. This iconic open aired hot ocean water pools treats your body, soul and mind. Outdoor spas with massage jets & large relaxation pool with shoulder spouts 39 degrees, active pool to cool off or swim 33 degrees, children's pool with mini slide and fountains, indoor private pools and onsite massage therapy. Accessibility friendly facility.
As far back as 500BC, Hippocrates recognized the health benefits of warmed seawater to rebalance and detoxify our bodies. Salt water bathing was believed to improve mobility by easing muscle/joint aches and pains. A natural escape in the heart of Mount Maunganui. Soak in our Hot Ocean Water Pools, followed by an onsite massage for ultimate relaxation.
Pass By: Mt Maunganui Main Beach, Marine Parade, Mount Maunganui, Tauranga New Zealand
Drive around Mount Maunganui township and alongside one of the ‘best beaches’ in the world, Mount Main Beach is beautiful and showcases some stunning beach front houses and amazing views!
Pass By: Okere Falls, Okere Falls, Rotorua District, Bay of Plenty Region, North Island
Travelling down SH33 we pass Okere Falls, a small town located between Rotorua and Tauranga. The town is situated on the shore of the Okere Inlet of Lake Rotoiti, from which the Kaituna River flows north towards the Bay of Plenty. A stunning location.
Stop At: Hell's Gate Geothermal Reserve & Mud Spa, 351 State Highway 30, Tikitere 3074 New Zealand
Combine all three of Hell’s Gate most popular experiences with this 3 hour package. Take advantage of the self-guided interactive geothermal walk (map is provided on arrival) before indulging in our geothermal mud and sulphur waters, experiencing the healing properties local Māori have been using for centuries.
It’s a Rotorua experience you’ll never forget.
Includes: Geothermal walk, Mud baths, Sulphur spas, Complimentary Māori carving, Complimentary Mud foot pool, Complimentary Cool plunge pool.
Note:
* wear old swimwear as may smell of sulphur after
* check out FAQ's https://www.hellsgate.co.nz/faqs
Duration: 3 hours
Pass By: The Old Tauranga Post Office, 41 Harington Street, Tauranga 3110, New Zealand
Time permitting....
The Old Post Office building dates back to 1906 and has been recently renovated and is now operating as Clarence, the boutique Hotel and Restaurant. With its clock tower and red Marseilles tiles, crested ridging and terracotta finials make this a prominent and unique building within Tauranga City Centre.
Pass By: The Elms, 15 Mission Street, Tauranga 3110 New Zealand
Time permitting....
The Elms Mission House - this being a place of early contact between Māori and Pākehā, this historic site remains at the centre of Tauranga’s history and identity today. Encompassing category one listed heritage buildings and nationally significant collections, all set within a diverse and tranquil garden setting.
Pass By: Bay Oval Cricket Ground, 40 Kawaka Street, Mount Maunganui, Tauranga New Zealand
Bay Oval is a cricket ground in Mount Maunganui, Tauranga in the Bay of Plenty area of New Zealand. The ground was built in Blake Park and opened in 2005. Bay Oval has hosted men's and women's international limited overs matches since 2014. It hosted its first Test match in November 2019. Blake Park hosts other sporting activities such as Rugby, Hockey, Netball and Soccer.
Pass By: Zespri International, 400 Maunganui Road, Mount Maunganui 3116, New Zealand
Zespri International Limited HQ is the world’s largest marketer of kiwifruit, selling kiwifruit in more than 50 countries. They work with around 2,800 New Zealand and 1,500 international growers and post-harvest companies to source the best-quality Zespri Kiwifruit which they supply through our distribution partners to wholesale and retail customers.
Pass By: Giant Pohutukawa Tree, 24 Pitau Road, Mount Maunganui 3116, New Zealand
This very large old tree, estimated to be approximately 600 years old is the last remaining pre-European Pōhutukawa on the Mt Maunganui ‘sand bar’ and has local Ngäi Te Rangi Iwi significance. It has been reported that in the early days of settlement, several skeletons of pre-European origin were located at the tree's base in a kneeling ceremonial position. Māori leader Kihi Ngatai (Ngai Te Rangi) was quoted in the Bay of Plenty Times that during Cyclone Bola several of the branches broke off and that local Māori would not allow council to cut the tree, as the deceased were once hung from the branches until they decomposed. Their bones were then buried underneath it.