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 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’
  • Mauao Adventures: 15% off ALL activities with proof of address.
  • Hibiscus Surf School: 15% off ALL products using promo code (15OFF).
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  • Mount Hot Pools: Receive half-price admission with your 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).
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Boat cruises, Other Wildlife

Kewpie Cruises - Scheduled One Hour Scenic Harbour Cruise

Bay of Plenty's best value activity: It's a special opportunity for families with children under 12 years as they travel free. Hop on/Hop off at Matakana. Departures from Pilot Wharf, Pilot Quay, Mount Maunganui.
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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

Wanderlust NZ, more than just a place to stay. Our newly renovated historic building is the preferred stop for travellers and young adventurers wanting high quality, affordable rooms, from backpacker hostel style dorms to upmarket double en-suites.
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Hotels

Trinity Wharf Tauranga

Trinity Wharf Tauranga is a unique hotel, located on and over the harbour with a relaxed ambience, flexible event venue options and waterfront dining. Situated in the Bay of Plenty region – one of New Zealand’s top holiday destinations.
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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. A Qualmark Gold operator and successive Traveler's Choice Award Winners 2022 & 2023.
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Group Activities, Hot Pools, Sports & Outdoors, For Families, Experiences

Baywave TECT Aquatic & Leisure Centre

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

Mauao Adventures - Stand Up Paddle Boarding Lesson

Introduction to Stand Up Paddle Boarding Lesson.
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