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Trip Planner :  South Pacific  /  New Zealand  /  North Island  /  Bay of Plenty Region  /  Tauranga

Tauranga

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Hiking Trails · Beaches · Water Parks
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. Customize your holiday with our New Zealand sightseeing planner to create an adventure that suits you.
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    Top Tauranga tours

    FROM $108 BOOK WITH VIATOR Ziplining Forest Adventure - The Original Canopy Tour Rotorua Ziplining Forest Adventure - The Original Canopy Tour Rotorua
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    4.8
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    FROM $82 BOOK WITH VIATOR Waikato River Jet Boat Ride from Taupo Waikato River Jet Boat Ride from Taupo
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    FROM $210 BOOK WITH VIATOR Hobbiton Movie Set and Waitomo Glowworm Caves Guided Day Trip from Auckland Hobbiton Movie Set and Waitomo Glowworm Caves Guided Day Trip from Auckland
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    FROM $160 BOOK WITH VIATOR Cultural Experience & Seasonal Māori Cuisine at Te Pā Tū Cultural Experience & Seasonal Māori Cuisine at Te Pā Tū
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    FROM $35 BOOK WITH VIATOR Maori Rock Carvings Eco Sailing Taupo Maori Rock Carvings Eco Sailing Taupo
    4.9
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    Popular things to do in Tauranga

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    Mount Maunganui Summit Track ©
    Hiking Trail
    Mount Maunganui Summit Track
    Mount Maunganui
    4.9
    Duration: 1h 30 min
    Bay Explorer Dolphin and Wildlife Cruise ©
    Dolphin / Whale Watching
    Bay Explorer Dolphin and Wildlife Cruise
    4.8
    Duration: 8 hours
    Mount Maunganui Base Track ©
    Hiking Trail
    Mount Maunganui Base Track
    Mount Maunganui
    4.9
    Duration: 1 hour
    McLaren Falls Park ©
    Waterfall
    McLaren Falls Park
    4.8
    Duration: 2 hours

    Side trips from Tauranga

    Huka Falls Walkway ©
    Waterfall
    Huka Falls Walkway
    Taupo
    4.7
    Duration: 1h 30 min
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    Adrenaline / Extreme Tour
    Adrenaline & Extreme Tours
    Taupo
    4.9
    Duration: 2h 30 min
    Waitomo Glowworm Caves ©
    Cave
    Waitomo Glowworm Caves
    Waitomo Caves
    4.1
    Duration: 30 minutes
    Te Puia ©
    Hot Spring
    Te Puia
    Rotorua
    4.4
    Duration: 2h 30 min

    Hidden gems in Tauranga

    Mt Maunganui Main Beach ©
    Beach
    Mt Maunganui Main Beach
    Mount Maunganui
    4.8
    Duration: 2 hours
    Orca Wild Adventures ©
    Swim with Dolphins
    Orca Wild Adventures
    4.5
    Duration: 4 hours
    Waimarino Adventure Park ©
    Water Park
    Waimarino Adventure Park
    4.6
    Duration: 8 hours
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    Nature / Wildlife Tour
    Nature & Wildlife Tours
    5.0
    Duration: 8 hours

    Nature in Tauranga

    Kaiate Falls ©
    Waterfall
    Kaiate Falls
    4.7
    Duration: 2 hours
    Moturiki Island ©
    Island
    Moturiki Island
    Mount Maunganui
    4.6
    Duration: 2 hours
    Waikareao Estuary
    Water Body
    Waikareao Estuary
    4.6
    Duration: 2 hours
    Mayor Island ©
    Island
    Mayor Island
    4.7
    Duration: 2 hours

    Kid-friendly things to do in Tauranga

    Pilot Bay ©
    Beach
    Pilot Bay
    Mount Maunganui
    4.8
    Duration: 2 hours
    Adrenalin Forest Bay of Plenty ©
    Theme Park
    Adrenalin Forest Bay of Plenty
    4.6
    Duration: 2 hours
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    Adrenaline / Extreme Tour
    Adrenaline & Extreme Tours
    4.5
    Duration: 1h 30 min
    Waterworld
    Water Park
    Waterworld
    2.8
    Duration: 1h 30 min

    Wildlife in Tauranga

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    Dolphin Seafaris ©
    Swim with Dolphins
    Dolphin Seafaris
    Mount Maunganui
    4.3
    Duration: 4 hours
    Gordon Carmichael Reserve ©
    Wildlife Area
    Gordon Carmichael Reserve
    4.3
    Duration: 2 hours
    Blue Ocean Charters ©
    Fishing Charter / Tour
    Blue Ocean Charters
    3.3
    Duration: 4 hours
    Dive Zone Tauranga ©
    Scuba / Snorkeling
    Dive Zone Tauranga
    3.2
    Duration: 4 hours

    Featured attractions of the week

    Custom Day Tours NZ ©
    Movie / TV Tour
    Custom Day Tours NZ
    4.9
    Duration: 8 hours
    Rainbow Springs Nature Park ©
    Wildlife Area
    Rainbow Springs Nature Park
    Rotorua
    4.0
    Duration: 4 hours
    Wai-O-Tapu Thermal Wonderland ©
    Hot Spring
    Wai-O-Tapu Thermal Wonderland
    Rotorua
    4.5
    Duration: 2 hours
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    Zipline
    Zipline
    Rotorua
    4.7
    Duration: 2h 30 min
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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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    Places to visit with Tauranga

    TaupoTrip planner Best for: Waterfall, Geologic Formation, Landmark RotoruaTrip planner Best for: Hot Spring, Zipline, Nightlife PaihiaTrip planner Best for: Historic Site, Swim with Dolphins, Dolphin / Whale Watching Tongariro National ParkTrip planner Best for: World heritage site, Hiking Trail, Ski Area Waitomo CavesTrip planner Best for: Cave, River Rafting / Tubing, Waterfall
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