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Tauranga Attractions

If you're searching for things to see and do in Tauranga, get ready to be busy. This vibrant city knows how to have a good time. Whatever your tastes, you'll be amazed by the huge range of tourist attractions to get stuck into here. Keep reading to discover some of the best of them.

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What to do in Tauranga

Free Things to Do in Tauranga

Leave your wallet in the hotel. It's easy to entertain yourself in Tauranga without paying a penny.

Blake Park - If you're looking to ramp up the fun factor during your vacation, you can do it here.

Monmouth Redoubt - Get ready to feel like you've stepped back in time while wandering around this historic site.

Kaiate Falls - Take some time out close to the water to unwind and replenish your energy.

Mount Maunganui Beach - Breathe in the fresh ocean air and watch the waves lapping at the shore at this coastal spot.

Minden Lookout - You'll be treated to views that'll take your breath away at this natural landscape.

Memorial Park - If you love digging about the garden, this place will delight your inner green thumb.


 

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Frequently asked questions

What to do in Tauranga on a sunny day?
What to do in Tauranga on a rainy day?
With great indoor activities like a Waihi Gold Experience to keep you out of mischief, there’s no need to let a few showers stop you from having a ball.
Are there cheap things to do in Tauranga?
What can you do in Tauranga for free?
You could store your wallet in the hotel safe for the day, because these terrific attractions can be seen for nothing:

  • Mount Maunganui Beach
  • Maunganui Beach
  • Omokoroa Beach
  • Pilot Bay Beach


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Mount Maunganui featuring a city, a coastal town and a beach

Mount Maunganui

Take in the views from this mighty volcanic cone, relax on a beach, go for a surf, dine out or indulge in some retail therapy in the Bay of Plenty.

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Papamoa Beach

Beaches and shopping are notable features of Papamoa Beach. You might consider a stop by Papamoa Beach while you're exploring the neighborhood.

Papamoa Beach
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Papamoa

While visiting Papamoa, you might make a stop by sights like blokart Recreation Park and Looking Glass Garden.

Papamoa
Finding the Otonui Paddleboat is the only slightly challenging aspect of this wonderful attraction in Tauranga - just find the Waimarino Adventure Park which is next door. The steamer is a 100 year old flat bottomed boat that has been lovingly restored and takes you on a two hour cruise down the Wairoa River. It's history is extensive - the boat and the river. It has had two restorations, one after being buried under a shingle bank for twenty years and then after it was burned down to it's bare bones. We were given a hot drink to sip on, and sat at the front of the boat to admire the view. The river was almost completely still, only disturbed by the occasional kayaker or bird. we passed native and regenerative forest, farmland, kiwifruit plantations and a river-side mansion occasionally too! It was peaceful, beautiful and thoroughly enjoyable. Peter, the owner and guide was funny and informative, and it's clear to see that he loves his job and his tour!

Bethlehem

While visiting Bethlehem, you might make a stop by sights like Fernland Spa and Waimarino Adventure Park.

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Welcome Bay

While Welcome Bay isn't home to many top sights, ASB Baypark and Tauranga Domain are some notable places to visit nearby.

Welcome Bay
Find a local who knows how to get to the base of it to go swimming, as its a unmarked and semi dangerous trail if you have never been before . The water is cold but refreshing

Omanu

While Omanu isn't home to many top sights, Mount Maunganui Golf Club and Blake Park are some notable places to visit nearby.

Omanu

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