North Island NZ | Tauranga Weekend Coastal Getaway📍

Day 1️⃣ 📍 Giant Lemon & Paeroa Bottle A must-stop photo op with the iconic L&P bottle on the drive from Auckland to Tauranga! 🍋📸 🍴 Harbourside A popular spot (thanks, Xiaohongshu!) with waterfront views and a train bridge—great vibe! 🌊🚂 🏡 The Historic Village Quiet but charming—cute little houses and a vinyl record shop for music lovers. 🎶 (Skip if short on time.) 🏨 88 Chinese Restaurant (Cantonese) Book ahead! Packed for a reason—solid flavors (but skip the rock-hard "you tiao"!). 🥢 Day 2️⃣ 🏔️ Mount Maunganui Took the coastal walk (easy, no climbing!) with ocean breezes. Seal sightings possible—I missed out though. 🦭💔 🍦 Copenhagen Cones Waffle cone heaven! Freshly made cones + creamy gelato = worth the hype. 🍨 🍜 Rice Rice Baby (Vietnamese) A reliable pho chain—perfect for a quick, tasty bite. 🇻🇳 🥧 Patrick’s Pies (Goldstar Bakery) Award-winning pies! Roast duck pie = crowd favorite. 🦆🏆 🌊 Omanawa Falls Short but steep hike to emerald-green pools. Each viewpoint offers a unique waterfall angle. 💚 🌊 McLaren Falls Park Stumbled upon this hidden gem—waterfall up close! NZ’s best sights are often unplanned. 🌿✨ Final Thoughts: Tauranga = easy-breezy coastal bliss! #NewZealand #NZTravel #NorthIslandNZ #Tauranga #HiddenGems #WeekendGetaway #EatLikeALocal #WaterfallChasing #TravelUnplanned