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Coastal city in the Bay of Plenty Region, New Zealand
Photo: Robert Engberg from Albany, Auckland, New Zealand, CC BY 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons
Tauranga (population 158,000) is a city 105 km east of Hamilton and 85 km north of Rotorua in the western Bay of Plenty on the east coast of the North Island of New Zealand. It is the largest city in the Bay of Plenty and the fifth largest in the country.
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Te Papa Tauranga
House built in 1847 as a missionary station, with many original items of contents, set in a fine garden. Admission includes access to the grounds and a guided tour of the house and library.
Lovely old established gardens on the edge of the inner Tauranga Harbour. Mostly formal with wetlands area and walk. Golf cart tours and hire. Great café. Native birds on display including the kea.
Mainly horses, deer and farm animals.
One of New Zealand’s newest and most respected regional public galleries. Since opening in 2007, it has consistently held high quality exhibitions in its contemporary gallery space located in the heart of Tauranga’s CBD. Touring the ground floor and mezzanine galleries will take an hour or so.
Previously a quarry, now turned into a park through volunteer work.
As New Zealand's Surf City, Mount Maunganui has beaches on the coasts that are great for surfing and diving, with large numbers of visitors wanting to experience the laid-back summery atmosphere.
A 190-hectare park beside Lake McLaren with walking tracks, picnic and barbecue areas, trout fishing and disc golf. The short Waterfall Track is known for glow worms after dusk. Dogs are not permitted in the park.
Excellent weekend brunch, lunch and dinner spot in the centre of town. Great restaurant and cafe food.
Situated over the water in a historic converted yacht club.
Six-time winner of the New Zealand Supreme Pie Awards.
In the Otumoetai/Pillans Point area, a 20-25 min walk or short bike from downtown Tauranga.
Tent sites, cabins, tourist flats.
Camping sites and cabins.
From hostel dorms to double ensuites. In the main restaurant, pub and clubbing area.
Powered camp sites and cabins that sleep 2-6 people.
It's in the heart of downtown Tauranga; it also houses private apartments.
9-room basic motel. Central location.
Stylish 4.5-star hotel in the heart of Tauranga with harbour views.
Free-entry heritage and creative precinct with boutique shops, galleries, studios, eateries, community organisations and events in historic and replica buildings.
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The Port of Tauranga is a deep water harbour and a popular cruise hub with over 85 ship visits a year. The cruise port is in Mt. Maunganui, a laid-back beach town 7 km north of downtown Tauranga.
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Tauranga Water Transport operates harbour scenic cruises and historic tours, daily service on the Matakana Ferry between Omokoroa and Opureora, ferry service between Salisbury Wharf in Mount…
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