A local photographer’s guide to the best sunrise and sunset spots in Mount Maunganui, with seasonal alignment tips, quiet coastline locations, family-friendly access points, and the best places to watch moonrise over the Pacific Ocean.

Start your Mount Maunganui mornings like a local. Sunrise climbs, surf sessions, and the best cafés for coffee, matcha, and gluten free treats.

Just 30 minutes from Tauranga, Watercliff Stay is an eco-retreat on the Omanawa River. Cosy cabins, outdoor baths, waterfalls, and glow worms make it the perfect weekend escape.

A romantic weekend getaway in the Coromandel turned into something even more unforgettable. Follow along in photos on our East Coast road trip and see the places we stopped along the way.