Things to do in Tauranga

Activities, attractions and tours

Mount Maunganui featuring a coastal town, general coastal views and a bay or harbour
Katikati featuring outdoor art
Katikati showing outdoor art
Martha Mine showing wild flowers
Katikati showing a statue or sculpture, a park and outdoor art

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Areas of Tauranga

Mount Maunganui which includes a city, a sunset and a coastal town

Mount Maunganui

Take in the views from this mighty volcanic cone, relax on a beach, go for a surf, dine out or indulge in some retail therapy in the Bay of Plenty.

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Papamoa Beach

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

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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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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 Blake Park and Mount Maunganui Golf Club.

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Kairua

While Kairua isn't home to many top sights, Papamoa Beach and Mercury Baypark are some notable places to visit nearby.

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Bethlehem

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

Bethlehem