Things to do in Tauranga

Activities, attractions and tours

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

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What to do in Tauranga


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Areas of Tauranga

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

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

Unique features of Papamoa Beach include the beaches and shopping. Make a stop by Papamoa Beach or Gordon Spratt 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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Kairua

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

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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 Blake Park and Mount Maunganui Golf Club.

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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.

Welcome Bay