7-Day Tauranga Foodie Itinerary

  1. Day 1: Breakfast at Mills Reef Winery
    10 minutes (3.7 km) from Tauranga City Centre

    Indulge in Eggs Benedict with truffle oil or Smoked Salmon Hash, paired with award-winning wines in a stunning vineyard setting.

  2. Day 2: Mount Farmers Market
    10 minutes (6.2 km) from Mills Reef Winery

    Browse fresh produce, meats, cheese, artisan bread, and more at the vibrant weekly market. Grab a coffee and treat from the food trucks.

  3. Day 3: Lunch at The Phoenix
    20 minutes (10.1 km) from Mount Farmers Market

    Savor contemporary dishes made with local ingredients, such as duck confit, braised beef cheek, and Ora King salmon with squid ink risotto.

  4. Day 4: McLaren's Falls Park
    25 minutes (17.8 km) from The Phoenix

    Take a scenic walk through the park, picnic by the waterfall, and feed the animals at the petting zoo. Check out the trout and avocado orchard.

  5. Day 5: Dinner at Clarence Bistro
    20 minutes (13.4 km) from McLaren's Falls Park

    Relax in the cozy ambiance of this intimate bistro and enjoy modern European cuisine with a Kiwi twist. Try the seafood chowder and duck liver pâté.

  6. Day 6: Pure-Oysters Farm Tour
    30 minutes (16.6 km) from Clarence Bistro

    Learn about oyster farming and taste fresh, succulent Pacific oysters while taking in breathtaking views of the Bay of Plenty.

  7. Day 7: Breakfast at Henry & Ted
    15 minutes (6.5 km) from Pure-Oysters Farm Tour

    Relish in their famous fluffy hotcakes, smashed avocado on sourdough, or breakfast burrito with a delicious coffee or glass of orange juice.

Time and Costs Estimates

  • Mills Reef Winery (1.5 hours, $30/person)
  • Mount Farmers Market (1-2 hours, free entry)
  • The Phoenix (1.5 hours, $30-$50/person)
  • McLaren's Falls Park (2-3 hours, free entry)
  • Clarence Bistro (2 hours, $50-$80/person)
  • Pure-Oysters Farm Tour (2 hours, $90/person)
  • Henry & Ted (1-2 hours, $20-$30/person)

  • Total Estimated Costs: $300 - $400 per person

Useful Tips

If you have more time, visit the Papamoa Hills Regional Park for hiking or Tauranga Art Gallery for some culture. Try the legendary pies at The Bakehouse Cafe, and seafood platter at Fish Face. Skip the Pure-Oysters Farm Tour if you don't like oysters.

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