Top Things to Do in Tauranga - Tauranga Attractions
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Things to Do in Tauranga
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Mount Maunganui Summit Track, Waimarino Adventure Park, Parks, Art Galleries. For personalised recommendations, try our AI trip-planning product.
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- fromper adult$320
Historical Toursfromper adult$239
Full-day Toursfromper adult$225
Kayaking Toursfromper adult$160
On the Waterfromper adult$175
Historical Toursfromper adult$78- fromper adult$97
- fromper group (up to 14)$1,462
- fromper group (up to 8)$1,160
Food & Drinkfromper adult$195
Hiking Trails
Challenging yet rewarding hike up a steep track with stunning panoramic views of the surrounding bays, harbors, and landscape. Enjoy diverse routes and catch a breathtaking sunset.
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Water Parks
Scenic kayak tour through tranquil waterways lined with glow worms, complemented by rock climbing and a waterslide amid McLaren Falls' natural beauty.
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Pristine beach with clear waters and a mountainous backdrop, ideal for family outings, surfing, and scenic beach walks. Nearby dining and climbable mount enhance the coastal experience.
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Scenic park featuring lush landscapes, tranquil lakeside walks, and cascading waterfalls. Enjoyable picnic areas, barbecues, and a café complement outings amidst natural rock pools.
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Hiking Trails
Scenic coastal walk with shaded paths and resting areas, ideal for all ages and fitness levels. Enjoy wildlife sightings and panoramic views from the pier to the mountain base.
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Beaches
Speciality Museums
Historical site with guided tours through well-maintained grounds and buildings, showcasing Maori culture and early local history. Includes a museum and tranquil gardens.
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- cafenzTauranga, New Zealand14 contributionsI'm not gunna lie. It's a really hard walk. But it's all worth it once you get to the top. Best place to catch te sunrise or sunset.Written 22 August 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Caleb5268New Zealand41 contributionsWe paid $160 for all 4 of us and that got us kyaking, standup paddle boarding, rope swing into river, water slide that shoots you into river, giant inflatables in the river, leap from a high platform into the river, obstacle course on land and other things we never got a chance to do e.g. rock climbing, inflatable jump.
In this day and age all that for $40 per person is crazy good value!
Staff were excellent, super friendly and helpful.
Parking onsite seemed a bit limited (but i may have missed an area) so get in early!Written 9 January 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - Lenny HAuckland, New Zealand921 contributionsFull of life, even in the middle of winter. Interesting to see how many people were braving the water without wet suits. Nice beach to walk on/along.Written 24 July 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- AprilfuertesTauranga, New Zealand17 contributionsWe enjoyed our weekend trip visiting these place.These is one of the well maintained and cleanest parks that we visit.I love how the place feels so serene and Instagram wort it.Written 14 April 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Michelle SAuckland Central, New Zealand446 contributionsNo matter how fit you are.. this is a winner walk around the base if Mount Maunganui.
Allyou needs comfortable shoes.
Start off on the left hands ide overlooking the Bayside. You will have a choice to walk the main track or walk down to the beach below before coming back up.
Beautiful scenery with massive trees providing shade on sunny days.
Seating ares on the way around to take a break.
On the oceanside, you will have the rockpools. Depending on the tide, take a wander and explore this area for shells and climb the rocks.
The last part, you will see the waves crashing onto the main beach. Beautiful way to spend 30 mins of your day.
Have fun.Written 8 September 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - AngelHellDunedin, New Zealand145 contributionsThis walk, waterfalls and lagoons are breathtaking. The only caveats are that there are a lot of stairs (the equivalent of 26 flights up and down according to my smart watch), and parts of the walk across the rocks are quite precarious. I’d be wary of taking small kids both for topping and carrying reasons!
Still 10/10 for a lovely experienceWritten 22 January 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - Kori AMount Maunganui, New Zealand47 contributionsStunning on a sunny day! Watch the rowers, families swimming and teenagers jumping off the pier. Stroll on the sidewalk, or watch the passengers coming and going from the cruise ships. Glorious views, and very calm and peaceful.Written 7 March 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- andy123Hue, Vietnam17 contributionsFantastic experience, staff were amazing and supportive, and the course was outstanding. Great value for money and the kids loved it.Written 6 October 2023This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Lenny HAuckland, New Zealand921 contributionsInteresting piece of history. You can only see the house on a guided tour, but luckily i had an interesting guide. The place has been very well maintained and is definitely worth a visit.Written 24 July 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- CarosTauranga, New Zealand5 contributionsLoved it. Fun. Will be back with family next week. Shame about the mess down the end of water zone tho.Written 1 August 2023This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Raewyn TTauranga, New Zealand13 contributionsIt's a bit of a drive but a lovely area. You need to be prepared to do some walking and don't underestimate the walk to the lower platform - you need to be reasonably fit. The steps are great and there are lots of very smooth handrails. They have made a really good job of the tracks. The bottom platform is very small and I think maybe the other one has a better view.Written 26 December 2023This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Explorer24596278101Christchurch, New Zealand7 contributionsThis is a hilly experience and a lot of steps and paths but well worth the effort and for that amazing view over the bay and Tauranga itself!!!Written 15 April 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
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