Tauranga
About Tauranga
Tauranga is the main centre of the region and is one of the fastest growing cities in the country.
Located at the entrance to one of the largest natural harbours in New Zealand and nestled beside the magnificent Mauao (Mount Maunganui), Tauranga is also home to the country's biggest export port, Port of Tauranga.
The harbour hosts many cruise ship visits each summer and is popular with windsurfers, jet skiers and all those who love to spend their leisure time on the water.
Two large marinas hold over 1000 yachts and launches with many charter boat operators taking keen game fishers out to the internationally renowned deep sea fishing waters of the Bay of Plenty. Scuba diving is also enjoyed by many and there are wrecks, reefs and volcanic islands to explorer underwater.
Downtown Tauranga has several historically significant areas to view during a scenic walk around the area. The Strand waterfront area has undergone a major redevelopment in the past few years, and the changes include a children's play area with water feature, seating areas and cultural artwork. The Strand area also has a number of cafés, restaurants and pubs plus a vibrant nightlife.
Transport
Transport options about when you arrive into the region. Travelling to and from the Bay of Plenty is easy with many signposted, picturesque routes to choose from.
Getting around the Bay of Plenty region is a breeze with a number of modern, efficient transport options available. Hire a car, bus or bike or be driven or flown around in a chartered vehicle or plane – there's a range of options whether you're after a personalised guided tour or a chartered coach.
Touring routes along the scenic Bay of Plenty provide many places to stop and relax, whether in a café or designated rest area. The routes are signposted to guide you around the Central North Island's best scenery along the Pacific Coast Highway.
If you want to fly in and out of the region, there are daily flights to take you around most of New Zealand's larger cities.
Attractions
Longridge Park Jetboats
Unmatched , Unrivaled , Unreal Fun !!! A must for thrill seekers and families alike Situated only 30 minutes drive from Tauranga. One of New Zealand's premier Jetboating and kiwifruit/farm park attractions. A unique opportunity to experience some of New Zealand's finest River Scenery
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Waimarino Adventure Park
The Adventure Park is located on a picturesque bend in the Wairoa river, a relaxed location for people to enjoy a family day out. Established on the river is a flat water slalom training site and a kayak polo arena. A gladiator's pole, a rock climbing wall, tarzan swing and three diving, jumping and bombing locations have provided countless visitors with hours of fun.
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The Rock House
Tauranga's only indoor rock climbing center. Fully supervised hours of fun for young and old alike in a safe environment. As well as being fun, it develops self esteem, pushes people to and sometimes beyond their limits.
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Mills Reef Winery & Restaurant
This major Tauranga landmark has frequently been acclaimed as one of the most stylish and attractive winery buildings in New Zealand. The complex boasts full winemaking and bottling facilities, a five hundred barrel cellar, an aged wine cellar and spacious wine tasting areas.
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Tauranga Tandem Skydive
The ultimate adrenaline buzz in the bay! Highly trained and highly skilled all Tandem Masters and equipment comply with the New Zealand Parachute Federation, and Civil Aviation requirements. Tauranga Tandem Skydiving operates from the Tauranga Airport, five minutes from the port of Tauranga and the Mount Maunganui Beach.
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