Hiking Trails in Tauranga

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Hiking Trails in Tauranga

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  • TravelingMomGrandma
    Houston, TX1,094 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    We took the base walk and still can be steep for those with walking issues. There are places to stop and rest along the way. The views are magnificent.
    Written 18 January 2025
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  • Michelle S
    Auckland Central, New Zealand499 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    No 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 2024
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  • Jessica
    Wentzville, MO16 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    What a great short hike. Keep in mind there are a fair number of stairs but otherwise an easy walk for unique and breathtaking sites. The gorge is nearly indescribable and the mining ruins were a fun quirky find for our 19-24yr old kids. Only warning- parking fills extremely quickly in summer as many other NZ spots. We elected to walk a couple extra miles by parking at the next lot near the waterfall. The waterfall was ok but the walk on that whole portion wasn’t nearly as interesting as the Windows Walk.
    Written 6 January 2024
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  • Caros
    Tauranga, New Zealand5 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Lots of things to see and learn. Good family vibes. Lots of different things to explore. Hard to find a park tho.
    Written 1 August 2023
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  • Jael K
    Mount Maunganui, New Zealand102 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    The spectacular Kauri trees are a short walk from the car park. Great for kids or older people. Carry on up the Kaimais for spectacualr views in both directions.
    Written 9 December 2018
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