🇳🇿 Must-Visit Spots in Tauranga | Stunning Sea Views

Tauranga is such a chill coastal town—just a 3-hour drive from Auckland, making it *perfect* for a 2-day weekend getaway! 😌 Mt Maunganui is super easy to explore, with two main trails to choose from: 1️⃣ Summit Trail ⛰️ Check out the route in Figure 2 for reference! It has a slight incline, but with stops to catch your breath, you’ll reach the top in around 40 minutes max. No intense hiking here—total casual vibes! 2️⃣ Circumferential Trail** 🌊 This one doesn’t lead to the summit; it just loops around the mountain. Saving this for my next visit to challenge myself! 🚶♀️ 📍 The View from the Top Is *Chef’s Kiss*** From the summit, you get a bird’s-eye view of the entire Tauranga city and Mt Maunganui Beach—endless blue sea and sunny shorelines stretch out before you! 🌅 Even on the way up, you’ll spot cute sheep munching on grass 🐑—such a classic NZ scene! Best part? No entry fee! The only tiny downside: Parking spots can be hard to find on weekends, so arrive a little early to snag one. #MyHiddenGemTravelGuide #OffTheBeatenPath #MyTravelDiary #NewZealandTravel #NewZealandWorkingHoliday