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Tauranga is a harbour city on New Zealand's Bay of Plenty, with kiwifruit orchards and the volcanic cone of Mauao at Mount Maunganui.

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Tauranga lies on a large sheltered harbour on the Bay of Plenty, on the north-east coast of New Zealand's North Island, with a major port across the water. The Strand, the downtown waterfront, has cafés and parks, and The Elms, a mission station founded in 1838, is a preserved colonial house and garden.

Mount Maunganui, known as Mauao, a 232-metre volcanic cone at the end of a sandy peninsula, can be climbed in under an hour and gives views along the coast; below it are a long surf beach and hot saltwater pools. To the south-east lie the beaches of Papamoa and Te Puke, centre of the kiwifruit district, and the geothermal lakes of Rotorua are a drive inland. Dolphins often swim in the bay.

Kiwifruit, avocados and citrus from the orchards, green-lipped mussels, snapper, craft beer and good coffee fill the menus of the harbour cafés. The climate is sunny and mild, with summer from December to February and gentle winters.

  • Free cancellation on 94% of experiences
  • 4.6 across the top 18

Top experiences in Tauranga

Day trips from Tauranga

33

Guided tours in Tauranga

25

Walking and bike tours in Tauranga

5

Outdoor and adventure activities in Tauranga

11

Nature and wildlife tours in Tauranga

5

Shore excursions from Tauranga

16

Go beyond Tauranga

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    8 hr5.05 reviewsfrom $241
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    4 hr4.7453 reviewsfrom $54
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    4 hr4.8331 reviewsfrom $54

Questions about Tauranga

What is there to do in Tauranga?
We list 89 experiences in Tauranga. The largest groups are day trips (34), city tours (6).
What is the most popular experience in Tauranga?
By number of traveller reviews it is "White Water Rafting - Kaituna Cascades, The Originals", rated 5.0 out of 5 from 1,380 reviews.
How long do tours and tickets in Tauranga take?
The typical experience in Tauranga lasts about 5 hours; the middle half run between 2.5 hours and 7 hours.
Can I cancel a booking in Tauranga?
The operator lists free cancellation on 94% of the 89 experiences we hold for Tauranga. The cut-off differs by experience and is shown on each product page before you choose a date.

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