Things to do in Tauranga

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The top 7 attractions in Tauranga

Beaches in Tauranga

Papamoa Beach

Beaches in Tauranga

Mount Manganui

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Viewpoints in Tauranga

Mount Maunganui

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Of Cultural Interest in Tauranga

Tauranga

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Waterfalls in Tauranga

Cataratas McLaren

Unusual Places in Tauranga

Glow Worms Track

Of Touristic Interest in Tauranga

Waimarino Adventure Park & Kayak Tours

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The best things to do in Tauranga

Are you going to visit Tauranga? Great! This city has a lot to offer to all travelers who visit. Tauranga is the largest city in the Bay of Plenty, on the eastern coast of New Zealand's North Island. Of all the things to do in Tauranga, like many cities in New Zealand, its great natural heritage and leisure activities are the
offers of what to do in Tauranga. Other great tourist attractions in
Tauranga are its
beaches, often visited by surfers. If there is one place where you should start your tour of the city, then it's at one of the most famous
Tauranga attractions,
Papamoa beach, which stretches several kilometers along the city. It's a favorite for surfers for its good waves. There are several other things to see in Tauranga like Mount Manganui, where you have the best views of the city and surrounding areas. There are several
very interesting
buildings and places to visit in Tauranga along Cameron Road and its environs, like the city's municipal museum and some beautifully manicured parks. Waimarino Park is another place to see in Tauranga preferred by tourists, where you can go kayaking on Lake Mclaren. Near the beaches, you shouldn't miss visiting the restaurants, where you can enjoy pleasant evenings by the sea. There's lots of stuff to do in Tauranga and the city's bars and restaurants enjoy a very good reputation for value among locals. New Zealand's cuisine is very diverse. Among Tauranga activities that you can take part in today is trying one of the typical dishes like the Maori hangi or the pavlova.

Activities in Tauranga

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Tauranga: Evening Glow Worm Kayak Tour

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Tauranga: Rotorua Geysers, Kiwifruit Orchard Shore Excursion

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