LOCAL ATTRACTIONS
Tauranga has many tourist attractions and things to do to suit all ages and budgets. Relax on gorgeous white sand beaches, explore the walkways and tracks, or check out the many local attractions around the city. Tauranga is also just a 15 minute drive from one of New Zealand's most popular beach towns, Mount Maunganui.
If you fancy a day trip Tauranga offers the perfect central location to enjoy some of New Zealand's best tourist activities - all within 1-3 hour's drive away.
Downtown Tauranga is the Strand waterfront which offers a number of cafe's, restaurants, bars and nightclubs. Across the road, near the harbour's edge, is home to the Hairy Maclary bronze sculptures - story book characters from the beloved children's books by Tauranga author Dame Lynley Dodd.
You can have a great weekend break, overnight stay or holiday in Tauranga. The people are friendly and there’s something to do for everyone, whether you are after adrenaline-pumping adventure or a relaxing day out.
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Mount Maunganui Beach
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Mount Maunganui Summit Walk
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Mount Maunganui Base Track Walk
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Mount Hot Water Salt Pools
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Tauranga Art Gallery
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The Elms Mission House
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Tauranga Harbour
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Tauranga Historic Village
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Waimarino Adventure Park
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Karangahake Gorge Windows Walk
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Karangahake Rail Tunnel Walk
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Papamoa Hills Walking Track
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Mclaren Falls
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Marshalls Animal Park
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Fernland Spa
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Spring Loaded
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Classic Flyers Museum
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Dolphin Seafaris
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Hairy Maclary Sculptures
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White Island Tours
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Waitomo Caves
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Hobbiton Movie Set
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Harbourside Restaurant
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Somerset Cottage
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Macau Bar Kitchen & Lounge
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India Today
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The Phoenix
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Lone Star
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Nautilus Buffet Restaurant & Bar
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Bamboo Eatery & Bar
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Maude Bar & Restaurant
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Brooklyn Patio & Eatery
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Mount Bistro
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Dui's Thai Cusine
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Gengys Mongolian Buffet
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Amphora Cafe & Bar
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Cafe Versailles French Restaurant
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The Barrio Brothers
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Fish Face Seafood and Wine Bar
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Cafe Istanbul Turkish Restaurant & Takeaways