Established in 1986, as a small family owned restaurant, Somerset continues to be run today by Rick and Anne, who are still passionate about all that they do, and focused on embracing the enormous shifts that have happened in the NZ food and wine scene over the time the restaurant has been open.

Sustainability, seasonality, food that tastes delicious. 

Bloom Cafe is one of Tauranga's best cafes, set in a beautiful garden centre with numerous options of seating areas. Team Bloom's top priority is great food, at great prices, with great customer service!

Enjoy great coffee, specialty teas, moist cakes, and a delicious range of food.  All ingredients are fresh, locally sourced, and then prepared and baked daily. Café Blooms menu is both diverse and exciting with gluten free options; including a fabulous kids menu that even the fussiest eater will love.

Come along and relax in the new lounge areas, the covered deck, or in the gardens. Decor has a great outdoor children's play area with picnic tables and seating for the grown-ups. Enjoy your food and drinks whilst soaking up the sun, while the kids have a ball on the slide, swings and trampoline.

Waimarino Adventure Park is a tranquil paradise situated on the banks of the Wairoa River just 10 minutes from Tauranga city. The Park provides the perfect day out for the entire family. Bring your togs, barbeque supplies or picnic and make a day of it with friends and family.

Enjoy a relaxing soak. Tauranga's original 100% Thermal Mineral Pools. Many come to the springs to revitalize and get back to nature. Visitors often feel healthier and happier after a relaxing soak. Experience the health benefits of bathing in 100% pure soda, crystal clear non-chlorinated mineral water flowing constantly in all hot pools. Enjoy the ambiance of the Main pool or a Spacious Private Spa. Fernland Spa’s close proximity to Tauranga’s attractions and natural beauty ensures a relaxing stay.

Bethlehem is home to many beautiful parks and nature walkways

• Te Puna Quarry – A community park with a beautiful wonderland atmosphere, perfect for picnics. Includes flower gardens, walkways, and a butterfly garden.
• McLarens Fall Park – picturesque location for bushwalks, over 190 hectares of space to wander, and a beautiful lake to view. You can also sit and relax with a coffee at ‘The Falls café’ in the park.
• Gordon Carmichael Reserve – an oasis of native plants and wetlands, very close to Bethlehem. An excellent spot for walking, cycling, and viewing native plants and wildlife.

Additionally, Marshall’s Animal Park is a popular location for family exploration. The 35 acres of park attraction is excellent for all ages. Learn about farm animals and exotic species alike, with the possibility of feeding and patting them too.

Tauranga is a mixed cocktail of culture! Come and experience it for yourself in The Historic Village, an artistic collection of replica and original building from early Tauranga, featuring local cafes, salons, shops, and movie theatre.

The Tauranga Art Gallery is less than 15 minutes out of Bethlehem and the outstanding historical and contemporary art is well worth the visit.