Tauranga

Located at the entrance to a beautiful natural harbour in the Bay of Plenty, Tauranga is New Zealand's fifth largest city and a thriving commercial centre with a passion for good food, wine and stylish shopping. Popular things to do surrounding Tauranga include surfing off the long white sand beaches on Matakana Island, climbing up Mount Maunganui for spectacular sea and city views, and visiting Lake McLaren and walking the 10-minute walk to a beautiful waterfall in McLaren Falls Park. For a cultural experience, explore the Tauranga Art Gallery, wander along the Arataki Cultural Walking Trails, or visit The Elms - one of New Zealand's oldest heritage sites. more
Home to amazing wildlife, Tauranga is a great place to enjoy a wildlife experience. Take a kayak tour to the Waimarino Glow Worm Caves on Lake McLaren. Visit the Katikati Bird Gardens or the Mount Tutu Eco-Sanctuary. Or take a wildlife cruise departing from Tauranga and swim with the dolphins.
Another great attraction in Tauranga are the blowholes on Leisure Island which is easily accessed via a footbridge from Mt Maunganui's main beach.
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ACCESSIBLE NEW ZEALAND - Nationwide
ACCESSIBLE NEW ZEALAND - Nationwide
Mobile-friendly - New Zealand's leading tour company in meeting the needs of mature travellers and those with special needs. We welcome, care and cater for those with special or specific needs when visiting our beautiful country. Specialised vehicles and accommodation to suit every requirement with experienced guides to accompany you every step of the way. Accessible NZ- specialised tours "For All".
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AERIUS HELICOPTERS - Tauranga
AERIUS HELICOPTERS - Tauranga
Mobile-friendly - Tauranga-based Aerius Helicopters are your flight specialists in the Bay of Plenty, Rotorua and Coromandel. We offer unforgettable scenic flights and adventures over the regions' white beaches and rugged landscapes. Enjoy an adrenaline-packed day with the boys or spend the day being pampered at a luxury lodge with the girls. Let our team arrange a helicopter package for your requirements.
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APEX CAR RENTALS - Tauranga Airport
APEX CAR RENTALS - Tauranga Airport
Apex Car Rentals has been doing things 'the Kiwi way' for more than 25 years by providing exceptional customer service and respecting the different cultures we work with every day. Choose Apex for your New Zealand car hire and experience first-hand why our customers rate us the best car rental company in New Zealand.
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ASURE HARBOUR VIEW MOTEL - Tauranga
ASURE HARBOUR VIEW MOTEL - Tauranga
Only 40 metres off Tauranga harbour's edge in quiet waterside cul-de-sac. Upstairs units have water-views. 3 minutes walk to Memorial Park, children’s playground, boardwalk. Spacious, serviced & self-catering units. Fully-renovated, new bathrooms & kitchens. Free wi-fi, off-street parking, SKY TV 50+ channels. Easy 5-8 minute walk to shops, restaurants, movies, Tauranga waterfront, Free kayaks & bikes. Airconditioning in all units.
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ATHENREE HOT SPRINGS & HOLIDAY PARK - Athenree
ATHENREE HOT SPRINGS & HOLIDAY PARK - Athenree
Mobile-friendly - Escape to the beautiful Bay of Plenty and enjoy the tranquillity of our spacious and affordable fully self-contained motel units and chalets, or camp sites. Relax in our hot mineral pools, revive with a refreshing walk along the beach, or just enjoy the great food and coffee at the many local cafes and restaurants in our area.
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BAY EXPLORER DOLPHIN, WILDLIFE & ISLAND CRUISES - Tauranga
BAY EXPLORER DOLPHIN, WILDLIFE & ISLAND CRUISES - Tauranga
Full-Day Island & Wildlife Cruise or Half-Day Dolphin & Wildlife Cruise. Award winning #1 boatcruises in Tauranga and Mount Maunganui. A genuine kiwi experience in nature. Watch wild dolphins swimming up close. Orca killer whales, sharks, seasonal whale watching, penguins, seals, sunfish, school fish & seabirds. Join us on our large spacious boat for a shared lifetime experience. Bring the camera.
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BOSCABEL LODGE - Tauranga
BOSCABEL LODGE - Tauranga
Mobile-friendly - Boscabel Lodge is a large, modern mansion overlooking rural land and the distant outline of the Kaimanawa Ranges and Mount Maunganui. Choice of two tastefully appointed fully self-contained apartments, or a spacious suite. Each with own entrance, and individual balcony or terrace area. Suitable for long-term accommodation stays. Apartments open to solar heated swimming pool, spa pool and landscaped garden.
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BULARANGI MOTORBIKES - HARLEY DAVIDSONS IN NEW ZEALAND - Nationwide
BULARANGI MOTORBIKES - HARLEY DAVIDSONS IN NEW ZEALAND - Nationwide
Mobile-friendly - From majestic coastlines through to magnificent mountain views, what better way to experience New Zealand than on a Harley Davidson motorcycle. Travel through some of the world's most unspoiled landscapes and experience what our magnificent country has to offer. Full-day and multi-day tours, plus a full range of personalised tour options are available. Toll free from USA 1-866-391-4707.
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CJAYS CRUISE VISITOR TOURS - Tauranga
CJAYS CRUISE VISITOR TOURS - Tauranga
Waitomo Caves / Hobbiton Movie Set Combo. Small group tours designed for cruise ship passengers arriving at the port of Tauranga (Mount Maunganui). Visit Waitomo Caves then Cjays take you on a scenic country drive to the Hobbiton Movie Set and Farm - Lord of the Rings set. We then take you back to your ship.
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CJAYS TOUR GROUP - Tauranga, Bay of Plenty
CJAYS TOUR GROUP - Tauranga, Bay of Plenty
Small group and personalised tour specialists based in Tauranga. Tour options include exploring the fascinating geothermal wonderlands of Waiotapu and Waimangu near Rotorua, the film set Hobbiton, Waitomo Caves (Waitomo Caves / Hobbiton Movie Set Combo) Coromandel peninsula. Air conditioned, comfortable and roomy vehicles for your day tour.
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COASTAL CAMPERS - Whitianga, Coromandel Peninsula
COASTAL CAMPERS - Whitianga, Coromandel Peninsula
Mobile-friendly - Fully equipped, self-contained motorhomes for hire. Clean, comfortable vehicles sleep 2-6 and contain shower and toilet. Based on the Coromandel Peninsula or with transfers from Auckland, Tauranga and Hamilton airports. Great price, our daily rate includes everything with three-day hires ex Whitianga (Feb to Nov) and NO road restrictions. Pet-friendly, we have dedicated pet motorhomes available for hire.
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COTTAGE PARK THERMAL MOTEL - Tauranga
COTTAGE PARK THERMAL MOTEL - Tauranga
Mobile-friendly - Quiet location with ample parking. Handy to shopping, beaches and cafes. Five minutes from speedway, Trustpower Arena, Bayfair Shopping Mall and new shopping centre at The Crossing. 12 units from studios to two bedroom apartments with harbour views. Some with private thermal spas and plunge pools. Double glazing, underfloor heating. BBQ area and thermal heated swimming pool. Pets by arrangement.
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CUSTOM DAY TOURS NEW ZEALAND
CUSTOM DAY TOURS NEW ZEALAND
Mobile-friendly - Custom Day Tours NZ organise day tours and shore excursions from Auckland and the Bay of Plenty to Rotorua Geothermal Highlights, Hobbiton, Waitomo Caves, Taupo and Auckland area. We are your specialist team for customized tours from Ports of Tauranga and Auckland. We personally collect you from your Cruise Ship or Hotel in our luxury air-conditioned, specialized touring vehicle.
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DAY TRIPPERS CYCLE TOURS - Tauranga
DAY TRIPPERS CYCLE TOURS - Tauranga
"DayTrippers" cycle tours showcase the beautiful Bay of Plenty region. We provide day riding trips using the latest Giant Fathom 3 electric mountain bikes to explore amazing scenery, eat healthy food and have fun. We offer personalised tour options specifically designed for Cruise Ship passengers arriving into Port of Tauranga, perfect for those looking for an active day's adventure.
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DRIVENOW CAR & CAMPERVAN RENTAL - New Zealand
DRIVENOW CAR & CAMPERVAN RENTAL - New Zealand
Mobile-friendly - Whether you're looking for a campervan in Queenstown, a people mover from Auckland Airport or a rental car to drive from Christchurch to Auckland, DriveNow provides you with options from New Zealand's premier vehicle hire companies. Enjoy affordable car hire, campervan hire and vehicle rental at DriveNow.
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DRIVING MISS DAISY - Bay of Plenty
DRIVING MISS DAISY - Bay of Plenty
Offering accessible tours of Tauranga, Rotorua or Hobbiton for visitors in wheelchairs or with limited mobility. With a range of specialist vehicles, we can take between one wheelchair and 6 seated passengers. Our friendly drivers are very experienced and happy to provide whatever assistance is needed to make sure you get the most from your tour.
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EZYFISHING CHARTERS - Bay of Plenty
EZYFISHING CHARTERS - Bay of Plenty
A Kiwi Bay of Plenty Fishing, mussel farm fishing, and Hunting business that lets you choose between saltwater or freshwater fishing or local hunting. Novice or experienced. Lindsay will teach and share his childhood passion in and around Whakatane, White Island, Whale or Raurimu Islands as well as Rotorua and Taupo Lakes. Trout, Snapper, Kingfish, all gear supplied.
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FERGUSSON PARK - Tauranga, Matua
FERGUSSON PARK - Tauranga, Matua
Fergusson Park is a dog-friendly playground for all. Coastal walkway with views across Tauranga harbour to Matakana Island and The Mount. Kiteboarding, paddleboarding, Tauranga Astronomical Society Observatory, children's play area. Limited free overnight parking for self contained campervans.
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FERNLAND SPA MINERAL SPRINGS - Tauranga
FERNLAND SPA MINERAL SPRINGS - Tauranga
Mobile-friendly - Fernland Spa Thermal Mineral Springs, Tauranga's original mineral pools, set in spectacular valley only five minutes drive from Tauranga city. Experience the health benefits of bathing in pure soda, crystal clear non-chlorinated mineral water flowing constantly into all pools. Enjoy the ambiance of the main pool or spacious private spa. Powered or non-powered sites for camping with outstanding thermal facilities.
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FREIGHTER TRAVEL (NZ) - Worldwide
FREIGHTER TRAVEL (NZ) - Worldwide
Mobile-friendly - Voyages aboard cargo ships from almost anywhere in the world to New Zealand or home again... let us provide you with the adventure of a lifetime. You can visit places you have only dreamed about and return home with a store of adventures and memories to cherish. And to top it off, travelling by Freighter is considered carbon-neutral.
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KAIATE FALLS - Welcome Bay, Tauranga
KAIATE FALLS - Welcome Bay, Tauranga
Bush walk and waterfall, just 15 minutes from Tauranga (off Welcome Bay Rd). The Kaiate Stream drops over bluffs in a series of waterfalls that plummet into clear pools. Moss and fern-fringed cliffs. A beautiful location to enjoy.
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KARANGAHAKE WINDOWS WALK - Tauranga
KARANGAHAKE WINDOWS WALK - Tauranga
This spectacular walk passes through the relics of the Talisman and Crown mining operations in Karangahake Gorge. This spectacular walk passes through the relics of the Talisman and Crown mining operations.
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KEWPIE SCENIC HARBOUR CRUISE - Mount Maunganui
KEWPIE SCENIC HARBOUR CRUISE - Mount Maunganui
Our Scenic Cruises on the iconic KEWPIE are very popular. The boat cruises the inner Tauranga Harbour to isolated islands and peninsulas. There are options to Hop-on Hop-off at Matakana Island at no extra cost. Join us on the scheduled 1hr Scenic Cruises or hire the vessel for a scenic tour, corporate or party cruise. Licenced Bar.
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KIWI MOTORHOMES - Auckland, Wellington, Christchurch, Queenstown
KIWI MOTORHOMES - Auckland, Wellington, Christchurch, Queenstown
Enjoy the beauty of New Zealand from the comfort of either of our 5 or 6-berth motorhomes. We offer you a very individual and personal service, and are very flexible to your needs. We’ve travelled extensively in New Zealand, so we can give really good advice on where to go and what to do. Airport pickups available.
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KIWI ROAD TRIPS - Tauranga
KIWI ROAD TRIPS - Tauranga
Mobile-friendly - If you are a backpacker or a traveller, on a budget, looking for the most economical way to get around New Zealand then buy a Kiwi Road Trips' campervan with a buy-back guarantee. You can buy a campervan for much less than the cost of renting it. Pickup is in sunny Tauranga, the perfect place to begin your campervan adventure.
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