Tauranga Crossing is home to our state-of-the-art ChargeNet hub, featuring 10 charging spaces (including two pull-through bays for trailers and campervans) making it an easy, stress-free stop. With powerful 300kW chargers delivering up to 300km of range in around 20 minutes, a quick top-up is the perfect chance to recharge yourself too.
Here are our top picks for making the most of everything Tauranga Crossing has to offer while you charge.
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Unwind with retail therapy
With more than 70 shops and 25 eateries, Tauranga Crossing has retail therapy well and truly covered. A single charging session gives you enough time for a quick browse before you’re ready to hit the road again.
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Pick up an award-winning pie
Treat yourself to an award-winning pie from Patrick’s Pies. In the 25-year history of the New Zealand Bakels Supreme Pie Awards, Patrick and his team have taken home top honours eight times! Consider this your sign to stop for a seriously good bite.
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Grab a cuppa
Tea lovers, this one’s for you. Majestic Tea Bar offers more than 35 varieties of loose leaf tea, plus a tempting range of sweet treats. It’s the perfect way to recoup while your EV powers up.
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Stock up at PAK’nSAVE
Need snacks for the next leg of your journey? PAK’nSAVE has you covered. Located just a two-minute walk from the ChargeNet hub, it’s an easy way to refuel yourself and your EV at the same time.
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Time for a bathroom stop
Before you get back on the road, take a moment to freshen up at the convenient amenities block.
Ready to hit the road?
So, there you have it—five ideas to help you make the most of your visit to Tauranga Crossing while your EV charges. With so much to see, do, and taste, you might find yourself planning your next trip back before you’ve even left!
