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Tauranga Travel Information

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Highlights of Bay of Plenty

Mount Maunganui Information

Mount Maunganui is a thriving coastal resort town located at the tip of the southern entrance to..

Te Puke Information

Te Puke is a thriving town situated in the Bay of Plenty 60 km from Rotorua and 75km from..

Bowentown Information

Bowentown is a natural reserve headland at the northern entrance to Tauranga Harbour, and was once..

Papamoa Information

Papamoa is the largest and fastest growing suburb of the city of Tauranga. Until the early 1980's..

White Island Information

People talk of White Island (Whakaari) as if it were one volcano, when in fact it is made up of..

Maketu Information

Maketu is a small town situated on Okurei Point in the Bay of Plenty. It is a place of cultural..

Kaimai Mamaku Forest Park Information

The Kaimai Mamaku Forest Park stretches for 70 kilometres from the Karangahake Gorge near Waihi to..

Waihi Beach Information

Beginning just south of Orokawa Bay and extending through to Bowentown, Waihi Beach is a 9km..

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Tauranga Information

Maori history is is strong and historically important in Tauranga. A visit to the Historic Village will transport you back in time and is well worth a visit, offering a unique view of both origional and recreated buildings with shops and businesses operating in a easygoing environment which is both easy on the eye and calming to the soul.

The introduction of Christianity to the New Zealand Maori appears to have had a more lasting and influential effect than that of the English musket and sword. The Elms Mission House grounds and nearby cemetery document fascinating history in an interesting and culturally balanced way.

For the more adventurous or activity minded, the beautiful rivers and waterways offer a fun way to use your time. Kayaking adventures are available, as well as other activities for all ages, including one of NZ's few kayak slides.... awesome!

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A night-time kayaking adventure to an area full of rare glowworms is a magical experience...They're spectacular but too faint to get on your camera, so just sit back and enjoy the ride.

Taurangas Strand fronts onto the harbour and is a hub of the city's vibrant night life with a large selection of bars and restaurants.

Functional facts: Approx. population 103,635, i-SITE Visitor Centre, domestic airport

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Highlights of North Island

Auckland Region Information

Located on the northern end of New Zealand's North Island Auckland is known in the Maori language..

Wellington Region Information

The picture-perfect capital city of Wellington is situated in the lower part of the North Island..

Rotorua Information

The Rotorua region was the birthplace of New Zealand tourism in the 1800s and it remains one of New..

Wellington Information

New Zealand's centre of art, coffee, and culture, Wellington is a destination that combines..

Bay of Islands Information

Bay of Islands A jewel in New Zealand’s crown Back in 1769 Captain James Cook extensively..

Northlands Information

Spring in subtropical Northland brings the senses alive. Imagine ocean waves lapping on white sand..

Coromandel Information

Spring signals the opening of the Coromandel scallop season. Dive for scallops to barbeque yourself..

Hawkes Bay Information

A Mediterranean climate with long, fine dry summers and mild winters not only makes this a great..

Lake Taupo Information

Situated in the volcanic heart of the North Island, the Lake Taupo region is home to New Zealand's..

Napier Information

The port city of Napier is a popular tourist destination with its sweeping views of Hawke’s Bay..

Hastings Information

Fruit, wine and 1930s architecture give Hastings an appealing point of difference. The area was..

Russell Information

Accessible by road or a short ferry ride west from Paihia, the tranquil coastal town of Russell, or..

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