WHAT TO DO ON YOUR STAY

The best place in the middle of everything

Pukehina Beach is located approximately 25km east of Te Puke, the kiwi-fruit capital of New Zealand, ending a scenic 241 km drive from Auckland, 43 km from Tauranga, 47 km from Whakatane and 59km from Rotorua and its surrounding lakes.

There are lots of things to do, visit, see, eat and enjoy around Pukehina Beach. Do check out our list for contact details as well.

Distance from Pukehina

Mount Maunganui 44km – ca 38 minutes
Papamoa (The Plaza/Countdown) 34km – ca 28 minutes
Tauranga 47km – ca 40 minutes
Te Puke 25km – ca 22 minutes
Whaketane 54km – ca 46 minutes

Walks

Kaiate Falls

Walk through the forest to Kaiate Falls, where water tumbles down a ravine in a series of cascades. The swimming hole is located at the base of the lower falls.

Kaiate Falls (also known as Te Rerekawau Falls) is a 30 minute drive from Tauranga. The walking tracks are well formed, although quite steep in some places.

The main track leads to the top, and then to the base of the upper series of falls before continuing downhill to the lower falls. Another track, just below the car park, follows the stream back to the road bridge. Track junctions are well sign-posted.

Kaiate Falls is a beautiful spot to cool down on those hot summer days, or even after extensive rainfall across the region the falls come alive and a spectacle to behold. An ideal setting for explorers young and old.

More BOP walks & falls

Kaiate Falls (Te Rerekawau), Tauranga
Mclaren Falls, Tauranga
Whataroa Falls, Tauranga
Raparapahoe Falls, Te Puke
Homunga Bay, Waihī Beach
Whirinaki Te Pua-A-Tāne Waterfall Loop Track, Southern Bay Of Plenty
Wairere Falls, Whakatāne

Short walks in the bays

The Bay of Plenty has a huge amount of walking tracks and trails - from short walks (including the most popular short walk in New Zealand) to longer hikes for the outdoor adventurers - you'll love the variety!

Bowentown Domain
Orokawa Scenic Reserve
Tuahu Kauri
Mauao (Mount Maunganui)
Papamoa Hills
Whirinaki Te Pua-A-Tāne Conservation Park
Ngā Tapuwae O Toi
Ōtanewainuku Forest

Restaurants & Cafes

The Store

PH: 533 3050 (local call) the first Shop.
Dairy, Takeaways & Licensed Cafe. (Great coffee to take away). Takeaway phone orders are accepted prior to 7.15pm – Pick up before 7.30pm.

Montys

502 Pukehina Parade, Pukehina 3189

The Daily In-Store Pickup

PH: 07-282 8903
Monday - Saturday 8am - 2pm
3 Commerce Lane Te Puke

Pearl kitchen Papamoa

Dine-in · Takeaway PH: 07 572 1658
Saturday - Thursday 8am - 2pm Friday 8am - 8pm. 20 Coast Boulevard, Papamoa Beach

The Trading Post – French Bistro

A Quality Restaurant which is housed in a beautiful 1910 Farm Cottage. Complete with outdoor seating and gorgeous garden courtyard for use through summer. Dine-in, Takeaway

PH: 07 262 0142
Monday - Saturday 8.30am - 2.30pm
Friday (Dinner) 4 - 8.30pm
Corner of Hall & Wilson Road, Paengaroa (10 minute drive)