What to do in Tauranga

Activities, attractions and tours
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Places to Visit in Tauranga

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Mount Maunganui showing a sandy beach, general coastal views and a city

Mount Maunganui

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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.

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Papamoa Beach

Beaches and shopping are notable features of Papamoa Beach. You might consider stopping by Papamoa Beach while you're exploring the neighbourhood.

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Papamoa

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

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Bethlehem

If you're spending some time in Bethlehem, Fernland Spa and Waimarino Adventure Park are top sights worth seeing.

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Welcome Bay

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Welcome Bay and surrounding area, you can visit ASB Baypark and Tauranga Domain.

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Omanu

While Omanu may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Mount Maunganui Golf Club and Classic Flyers NZ.

Omanu

Day trip destinations from Tauranga