What to do in Tauranga

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

Tauranga Attractions

Perpetually prepared for imaginative ways to get your kicks and have an enlightening experience, you're prepared to discover an exciting travel spot from top to bottom. It's not challenging to fill an itinerary, because Expedia Canada can connect you with tons of things to do. Reserve your activities today, and the only thing left to do is count the days until your trip and prepare to have fun!

  • The activities in Tauranga are not only perfect for you, but they won't break the bank. We have 44 things to do here, and you can reserve them starting at just CA $34 . Get your favourite tours and excursions on Expedia Canada for significant savings, and you'll still have money for a fancy hotel or fine dinner while you're travelling.
  • Tauranga is a favourite among travellers similar to you. In fact, a good percentage of travellers can't wait for the next trip to Tauranga to get a taste of local culture and find the top activities. The most booked activities can catch the curiosity of even seasoned explorers, and that includes savvy visitors like you. Our list includes an impressive range of entertainment and opportunities for excitement. From unique ways to check out the best this area has to offer like a City & Waterfront Sightseeing Shore Excursion to the region's most fun-filled places to stay easily entertained during a day like the Waimarino Adventure Park Pass, there are plenty of active options to choose from when you consider all the things you can do here at Expedia Canada.

You'll want an expert itinerary to really get the most out of Tauranga, especially when you long to schedule in lots of exciting activities. And we can tell you don't plan to sleep all day—you're excited to get out and have an adventure. You look forward to checking off the best activities around, and an afternoon walk through charming neighbourhoods is what you love best. Our activities are the best way to organize your holiday. Book professionally led tours on Expedia Canada, and you'll learn all about the city's history along the way.


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What to do in Tauranga


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Mount Maunganui featuring a city, a coastal town and a beach

Mount Maunganui

Mount Maunganui is popular for its beaches, and if you're looking for more to see and do, you might think about a trip to Pilot Bay Beach or Maunganui Beach.

Mount Maunganui
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Papamoa Beach

Unique features of Papamoa Beach include the beaches and shopping. Make a stop by Papamoa Beach or Wairakei Reserve while you're exploring the area.

Papamoa Beach
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Papamoa

While visiting Papamoa, you might make a stop by sights like blokart Recreation Park and Looking Glass Garden.

Papamoa
Finding the Otonui Paddleboat is the only slightly challenging aspect of this wonderful attraction in Tauranga - just find the Waimarino Adventure Park which is next door. The steamer is a 100 year old flat bottomed boat that has been lovingly restored and takes you on a two hour cruise down the Wairoa River. It's history is extensive - the boat and the river. It has had two restorations, one after being buried under a shingle bank for twenty years and then after it was burned down to it's bare bones. We were given a hot drink to sip on, and sat at the front of the boat to admire the view. The river was almost completely still, only disturbed by the occasional kayaker or bird. we passed native and regenerative forest, farmland, kiwifruit plantations and a river-side mansion occasionally too! It was peaceful, beautiful and thoroughly enjoyable. Peter, the owner and guide was funny and informative, and it's clear to see that he loves his job and his tour!

Bethlehem

While visiting Bethlehem, you might make a stop by sights like Fernland Spa and Waimarino Adventure Park.

Bethlehem
Find a local who knows how to get to the base of it to go swimming, as its a unmarked and semi dangerous trail if you have never been before . The water is cold but refreshing

Omanu

While Omanu isn't home to many top sights, Mount Maunganui Golf Club and Classic Flyers NZ are some notable places to visit nearby.

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Welcome Bay

While Welcome Bay isn't home to many top sights, Tenpin Tauranga and Tauranga Golf Club are some notable places to visit nearby.

Welcome Bay

 

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Day trip destinations from Tauranga