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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

Hukafalls Jet Boat Ride from Taupo BOOK WITH VIATOR FROM $74
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Duration: 30 minutes
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Maori Rock Carvings Eco Sailing Taupo BOOK WITH VIATOR FROM $34
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Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes
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Full-Day Small-Group Rotorua Shore Excursion From Tauranga BOOK WITH VIATOR FROM $69
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Duration: 6 hours
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Mount Maunganui Summit Track
Mount Maunganui
4.9
Duration: 1h 30 min
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Bay Explorer Island & Wildlife Cruise
4.7
Duration: 8 hours
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Skydive Tauranga
4.9
Duration: 1h 30 min
McLaren Falls Park
4.8
Duration: 2 hours

Hidden gems in Tauranga

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Aerius Helicopters
4.9
Duration: 2 hours
Mount Maunganui Base Track
Mount Maunganui
4.9
Duration: 1 hour
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Waimarino Adventure Park
4.6
Duration: 8 hours
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Mt Maunganui Main Beach
Mount Maunganui
4.8
Duration: 2 hours

Side trips from Tauranga

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Zipline
Rotorua
4.7
Duration: 3 hours
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Hobbiton Movie Set
Hinuera
4.6
Duration: 2 hours
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Adrenaline & Extreme Tours
Taupo
4.9
Duration: 3 hours
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Wai-O-Tapu Thermal Wonderland
Rotorua
4.5
Duration: 2 hours

Wildlife in Tauranga

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Orca Wild Adventures
4.4
Duration: 4 hours
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Cruise Tauranga
5.0
Duration: 8 hours
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Marshalls Animal Park
4.5
Duration: 2 hours
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Dive Zone Tauranga
4.4
Duration: 4 hours

Nature in Tauranga

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Kaiate Falls
4.7
Duration: 2 hours
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Moturiki Island
Mount Maunganui
4.6
Duration: 2 hours
Waikareao Estuary
4.6
Duration: 2 hours
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Omokoroa Thermal Holiday Park
4.4
Duration: 2 hours

Kid-friendly things to do in Tauranga

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Pilot Bay
Mount Maunganui
4.9
Duration: 2h 30 min
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Adrenalin Forest Bay of Plenty
4.6
Duration: 2 hours
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BayStation
4.4
Duration: 1h 30 min

Featured attractions

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Custom Day Tours NZ
4.9
Duration: 8 hours
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Te Puia
Rotorua
4.4
Duration: 2h 30 min
Huka Falls Walkway
Taupo
4.7
Duration: 1h 30 min
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Rainbow Springs Nature Park
Rotorua
3.8
Duration: 4 hours
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Places to visit with Tauranga

Rotorua BEST FOR: Hot Spring, Zipline, Nightlife
Taupo BEST FOR: Waterfall, Geologic Formation, Landmark
Auckland BEST FOR: Observation Deck, Volcano, Military Museum
Tongariro National Park BEST FOR: Hiking Trail, Volcano, Ski Area
Waitomo Caves BEST FOR: Cave, River Rafting / Tubing, Nature / Wildlife Tour
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