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Things to Do in Tauranga with Kids

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  • Lake McLaren Glow-worm Kayak Tour

1. Waimarino Adventure Park

710
Water Parks
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By erathlou
The guides kept us safe at all times, were very helpful and great fun to be with.
  • Reflections

2. McLaren Falls Park

422
Parks • Waterfalls
By PamAnn19
Walks, relaxing, photography, sitting with friends and family, chats , picnics, beautiful bush, bird life, list goes on.
  • View

3. Mount Maunganui Summit Track

2,721
Hiking Trails
By brianQ1960
We were very lucky as we picked one very clear day and could see White Island, although it was pointed out to us by a...
  • Kaiate Falls

4. Kaiate Falls

215
Waterfalls
By WendyandAlbieN
There are many native birds to look out for, along with the not-so-native colorful roosters and hens.
  • Sculpture so life like

5. Hairy Maclary & Friends Tauranga Waterfront Sculpture

236
Monuments & Statues • Educational sites
By tezandvixis
My kids loved seeing the life size characters and the playground next to it was sufficient for them to play for the m...
  • Windows Walk

6. Karangahake Windows Walk

62
Hiking Trails
By MJ-SA5
Lovely outing to Karangahake doing the walks and enjoying a picnic on the banks of the river.
  • Maunganui

7. Mt Maunganui Main Beach

1,643
Beaches
By jacci6
... is excellent albeit a bit pricey, but if you fancy a picnic visit the “Fresh Choice” supermarket opposite - there...
  • views of the surrounding farmland

8. Te Puna Quarry Park

112
Parks
By alpacapicnic456
Pack a picnic, fill up your water bottles next to the map stand and spend the day exploring this amazing park!
  • The Track around the bluff

9. Mount Maunganui Base Track

958
Hiking Trails
By NathanW2474
Great views, great walk, little picnic areas pack a lunch take hot chips and a wine watch the cruise ships leave!
  • Create your own tasting paddle selection from 9 of our ciders

10. The Cider Factorie

93
Wineries & Vineyards • Breweries
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By freda
... found us trying some samples, the lemony Pickett the biggest surprise with the Feijoa/ apple the favourite overall.
  • The peacock wooing the peahen

11. Marshalls Animal Park

64
Nature & Wildlife Areas
By 454daphnek
... antics, words and whistles, quick cuddle with the guinea pig and goats and their kids roaming around where so cool!

12. Minden Lookout

34
Lookouts • Scenic Walking Areas
  • Relaxation

13. Pilot Bay

377
Beaches
By Tomielle
Great secluded beaches and picnic area, plenty of parking and board walk to get along the beach.
  • boardwalk over swamp

14. Waikareao Estuary

95
Bodies of Water
  • Seats under the trees

15. Fergusson Park

24
Parks
By davidwilliambarnes
Our well behaved granddaughter enjoyed her picnic so everyone was happy.
  • Tauranga Art Gallery, open daily 10am to 4.30pm, cnr Wharf & Willow Street, Tauranga. www.artgallery.org.nz

16. Tauranga Art Gallery

124
Art Galleries
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  • Beautiful gardens

17. Yatton Park

43
Parks • Gardens
  • View of the Parade from Moturiki Island

18. Moturiki Island

107
Islands
By KevAli1962
Great for views in both directions along the beach and to take photos from.
  • Beautiful hot pools

19. Omokoroa Thermal Holiday Park

73
Hot Springs & Geysers

20. Tauranga Farmer's Market

39
Farmers Markets
  • Bay Oval: NZ v England, 28.2.2018

21. Bay Oval Cricket Ground

16
Sports Complexes

22. Welcome Bay Hot Pools and Camp Ground

12
Sports Complexes

23. V8 Trike Tours Tauranga

524
Bike Tours • Private Tours
By rga803012019
We spent 1.5 hours on a 2 seater with Bernie Great ride and perfect commentary during our tour Tks Bernie we had a gr...
  • Four of our networked VR Military Flight Simulators.

24. The Aviator Experience

130
Character Experiences • Game & Entertainment Centres
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By 411carlj
Great fun and Craig was great at helping us get going and provided helpful advice.
  • 9 seats plus driver

25. Amazing Day Tours

450
Sightseeing Tours
By Paulynchy
Thanks Bruce and Amazing tours, your informative day trip was fantastic we covered so much more than we expected at R...
  • Rotorua Day Tour

26. Custom Day Tours NZ

157
Cultural Tours • Film & TV Tours
By X814BSnancyw
The geysers were breathtaking, the rain forest was amazing, the Kiwi orchard was fun, and the country is beautiful.
  • One of our Luxury transport vehicles for the Bay of Plenty

27. New Zealand Discovery Tours

203
Multi-day Tours • Cultural Tours
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By L5177KVpaulh
Exceeded expectations in experiencing the excellent living Maori village of Whakarewarewa
  • The TSS Earnslaw docked at Walter Peak Station

28. Hinterland Tours

184
Cultural Tours • Sightseeing Tours
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  • Bay Explorer Vessel photo credit:Toby Butler

29. Bay Explorer Island & Wildlife Cruise

212
Boat Tours • Eco Tours
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By J44VJjennifera
Our crew made the best of some unexpected windy weather by finding us a sheltered spot to kayak and swim.
  • One of our tour vehicles outside Larnach Castle

30. Shore Trips & Tours

571
Hop-On Hop-Off Tours • Sightseeing Tours
By Exped
We did two trips with Shore Trips & Tours while visiting New Zealand and we can only highly recommend this Company.
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