Local Attractions

Popular Attractions in Tauranga

In the Bay Of Plenty you'll find an abundance of choice...whether seeking an adrenalin adventure, nature or a leisurely paced escape.

Nearby Attractions include:

• Helicopter to White Island, an active offshore island volcano
• Mount Maunganui Beach – long sandy beach with safe swimming & great surfing
• Comvita Visitor Centre (honey bee displays and products)
• Kiwi 360 – kiwifruit horticultural theme park
• Spring Loaded Fun Park with jet boating and off-road 4wd
• Waimarino Kayaking Adventure Park
• Mills Reef and Morton Estate for wine tastings & long lunches
• Blokart
• Swimming with the dolphins
• Deep sea fishing and scuba diving
• Horse riding
• Hot salt water pools and thermal mineral springs
• Significant historical and cultural sites, heritage buildings and museums
• Tauranga shopping centre and ‘Strand’ dining precinct
• Jet flight simulator
• Spa retreats
• Golf courses
• Baywave Aquatic Centre featuring indoor wave pool and hydro slide
• White water rafting
• Clay bird shooting
• Abseiling,
• Skydiving, gliding and parasailing
• Nature walking trails
• Tauranga Art Gallery

Tauranga forms an integral part of the Pacific Coast Highway - one of the great touring routes of the world.

For more information on the Ba of Plenty Region click here.