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Tauranga

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The largest city in the Bay of Plenty, Tauranga features extensive sandy beaches, well-maintained hiking paths, and a good range of accommodations. Naturally, the top things to do in Tauranga cluster around its modern waterfront, with plenty of dolphin-spotting, sailing, and diving excursions. After a busy day, rest up in one of the town's many bars and restaurants. Head inland for eco-friendly tours of native forests and hills, and to snap photographs of one of Tauranga's many impressive waterfalls. With our online itinerary creator, New Zealand vacations can be built around trips to Tauranga and other destinations in New Zealand.
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    Top Tauranga tours

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    Mount Maunganui Summit Track
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    Bay Explorer Island & Wildlife Cruise ©
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    Duration: 8 hours
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    Duration: 1 hour
    McLaren Falls Park
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    4.8
    Duration: 2 hours

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    Duration: 3 hours
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    Duration: 2 hours

    Hidden gems in Tauranga

    Waimarino Adventure Park ©
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    Duration: 8 hours
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    4.5
    Duration: 4 hours
    Cruise Tauranga ©
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    5.0
    Duration: 8 hours
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    Duration: 2h 30 min

    Nature in Tauranga

    Kaiate Falls ©
    Waterfall
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    4.7
    Duration: 2 hours
    Moturiki Island ©
    Island
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    Mount Maunganui
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    Duration: 2 hours
    Waikareao Estuary
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    Waikareao Estuary
    4.6
    Duration: 2 hours
    Omokoroa Thermal Holiday Park ©
    Hot Spring
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    4.4
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    Wildlife in Tauranga

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    Marshalls Animal Park ©
    Wildlife Area
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    4.5
    Duration: 2 hours
    Dolphin Seafaris ©
    Swim with Dolphins
    Dolphin Seafaris
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    Duration: 4 hours
    Gordon Carmichael Reserve ©
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    4.3
    Duration: 2 hours
    Dive Zone Tauranga ©
    Scuba / Snorkeling
    Dive Zone Tauranga
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    Duration: 4 hours

    Kid-friendly things to do in Tauranga

    Mt Maunganui Main Beach ©
    Beach
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    4.8
    Duration: 2 hours
    Adrenalin Forest Bay of Plenty ©
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    Duration: 2 hours
    Waterworld
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    2.8
    Duration: 1h 30 min

    Featured attractions

    Custom Day Tours NZ ©
    Movie / TV Tour
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    Duration: 8 hours
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    4.5
    Duration: 2 hours
    Rainbow Springs Nature Park ©
    Wildlife Area
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    4.0
    Duration: 4 hours

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    Where to stay in Tauranga

    Mount Maunganui Summit Track
    Ample accommodations are available for visitors of all persuasions in Tauranga. From cost-effective suburban motels and backpacker haunts to boutique hotels with great sea views, the town lives up to its reputation as a good place to bed down while exploring the Bay of Plenty area. As in many places, the general rule is that the closer you get to the waterfront, the more expensive and luxurious the lodgings.
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