If You Live Locally, These Discounts Are Just For You!

Being a Bay local is a pretty sweet deal – but who doesn’t love scoring an extra bargain now and then?!

Many of our best attractions offer discounts for local residents, so we’ve compiled a list of what’s on offer. You’ll generally need proof of your address so grab your latest utilities bill and go have some fun without breaking the bank.

Tauranga Art Gallery

 

  • Baywave: Discount on general admission for Trustpower/TECT customers ($6.40 per adult vs $8; $4.20 per child vs $5.30). Note: TECT no longer issue a discount card so take your Trustpower bill with you to get the cheaper rate).
  • Dolphin Seafaris: 10% discount for locals using ‘GoLocal’
  • East Coast Paddler: Receive $5 off SUP Hire and SUP Express Lessons with your Tauranga Resident Card. Discounts also available on group lessons (4+ locals).
  • Hibiscus Surf School: 15% off ALL products using promo code (15OFF).
Mount Hot Pools 12
  • Mount Hot Pools: Receive half-price admission with a ‘Tauranga Resident Card’. You must live or own a property within Tauranga City Council boundaries to be eligible. Bring proof of your address to the Hot Pools and fill out an application form – you will then be issued with a card for future use. Too easy!
  • Skydive Tauranga: Show your Tauranga Resident Card to receive a discount. If two people jump together, you’ll receive 10% off the jump price per person. If a single person jumps, they’ll receive 10% off all camera packages.
  • Tauranga Art Gallery: NZ Residents’ entry is by donation (children 12 years & under are free). International Visitors $7.
  • The Elms | Te Papa: Tauranga residents receive cheaper admission ($7.50 per adult compared to $10 for NZ resident or $15 for international tourist).
Waimarino glowworm
  • Waimarino Glowworm Kayaking Tour: Enjoy off-peak pricing from February of $135 per adult (down from $149) for this single or double kayak tour. Off-peak pricing for the Big Kanu Glowworm tour will kick in on 1st March and will cost $99 per adult (down from $109).
  • Wanderlust NZ: 10% discount on accommodation until August 2021 – must show proof of address, book direct and mention “local's deal”.
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Boat cruises, Other Wildlife

Kewpie Cruises - Scheduled One Hour Scenic Harbour Cruise

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Dolphins, Seals, Whale watching

Orca Wild Adventures

The most successful dolphin swimming business in the Bay. We offer a full day adventure which includes swimming with dolphins, a guided snorkel at a off shore island while your lunch gets cooked for you on the boat.
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Backpackers & hostels

Wanderlust NZ

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Hotels

Trinity Wharf Tauranga

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Maori Cultural Attractions, Urban attractions, Attractions, Land Activities, Miscellaneous madness

V8 Trike Tours

Discover Mount Maunganui & Tauranga on the back of an awesome V8 Chevy Trike. Buckle up, sit back and relax while our driver/guide shows you the stunning sights. 2022 Traveler's Choice Award and voted #1 TripAdvisor for our region.
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For Families, Experiences, Group Activities, Hot Pools, Sports & Outdoors

Baywave TECT Aquatic & Leisure Centre

Baywave is one of the Bay of Plentys top regional attractions, drawing in over 230,000 visitors every year!

Please note Baywave will be closed for maintenance from 16 January 2023 for approximately 12 weeks (Easter 2023)

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Water activities

East Coast Paddler - Stand Up Paddle Boarding Lesson

Intro to Stand Up Paddle Boarding Lesson
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