What to do in Tauranga

Activities, attractions and tours

Mount Maunganui showing a coastal town, a bay or harbour and general coastal views
Katikati featuring outdoor art
Katikati featuring outdoor art
Martha Mine featuring wild flowers
Katikati featuring a statue or sculpture, a park and outdoor art

Places to Visit in Tauranga

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What to do in Tauranga


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Mount Maunganui showing a sandy beach, general coastal views and a city

Mount Maunganui

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Mount Maunganui is popular for its beaches, and if you're looking for more to see and do, you might think about a trip to Pilot Bay Beach or Maunganui Beach.

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Papamoa Beach

Unique features of Papamoa Beach include the beaches and shopping. Make a stop by Papamoa Beach or Wairakei Reserve while you're exploring the area.

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Papamoa

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

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Omanu

While Omanu may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Mount Maunganui Golf Club and Classic Flyers NZ.

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Welcome Bay

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Welcome Bay and surrounding area, you can visit Memorial Park and Tenpin Tauranga.

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Kairua

While Kairua isn't home to many top sights, Papamoa Beach and ASB Baypark are some notable places to visit nearby.

Kairua

 

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