About Tauranga
Located on a beautiful natural harbour, Tauranga is known for its idyllic lifestyle. The city is an ideal spot for all water-based activities including dolphin watching, diving, and game fishing – and is also conveniently located a few minutes from the excellent beaches and surf break of Mount Maunganui.
‘The Mount’ as it is known to locals, offers a short hike to the summit for impressive views over the Tauranga and Mount Maunganui area. And if your muscles feel like a soak afterwards, the natural hot saltwater pools at the base of the mountain are a well-situated solution.
The climate and port make Tauranga the centre of kiwifruit growing and exporting in New Zealand, which also includes award winning wineries well worth a visit for both tastings and a wine-matched meal.
Tauranga road trips
Tauranga is situated in the heart of the Bay of Plenty, and the roads in the region are often flat and straight, creating uncomplicated driving. Perfect for an open road drive! Just grab yourself a Budget car rental from Tauranga Airport, and check out the scenery in the area. It is a spectacular area and the places to stop and take a rest are plentiful, just like the bay's name.
A couple of destinations worth checking out within easy distance of Tauranga are Waihi Beach via New Zealand’s mural town of Katikati, and also Whakatane to discover an active volcano, White Island after transferring to a helicopter, light plane or charter boat.
Flights
Air New Zealand provide you with a super range of domestic flights within New Zealand, and also international services to or from Australia, the South West Pacific, Asia, North America, Europe and even all the way up to the United Kingdom.
Further information
Find out more on what to see and do in Tauranga, as well as information on specific road trips around Tauranga and the Bay of Plenty region.
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Accommodation
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