
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.

Check out these special deals for February:
- Bay Explorer: 30% off adult tickets for their dolphin and wildlife cruises. Just use ‘Kiwi30’ at the online checkout to receive your discount.
- Kewpie Cruises: 10% off adult fares (normally $30). Kids under 12 are always free (one per adult family member).
- Orca Wild Adventures: Use the promo code ‘DOLPHINLOVE’ to receive 20% off swimming with dolphins on bookings up to the end of February
- Trinity Wharf: 15% off (best available rate) for February 2021 stays. Use the code ‘summer15’ when booking direct on their website.
- Waimarino Glowworm Kayaking Tour: Enjoy off-peak pricing in 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).

Discounts Available For Locals All Year Round:
- 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: 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! (NB: The Mount Hot Pools is closed from Jan 25 until Apr 1, 2021.)
- 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).
- V8 Trikes: enter the code ‘LOCAL’ at checkout to receive a 20% discount on online bookings.
- 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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Bay Explorer offers you our premium wildlife and adventure ‘Seafari’ experience in the Bay of Plenty. Watch dolphins swimming along side the boat and a diversity of marine wildlife. Enjoy a mid-day Island stopover at a sheltered cove.
Bay Explorer - Island and Wildlife Cruise

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
Kewpie Cruises - Scheduled One Hour Scenic Harbour Cruise

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.
Orca Wild Adventures

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.
Wanderlust NZ

Trinity Wharf Tauranga
A unique 4.5 star Tauranga 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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V8 Trike Tours - Tauranga / Mount Maunganui / Bay of Plenty
Our scenic rides take you on a tour of the golden beaches and multi-million dollar houses. We’ll ride through Mount Maunganui, Tauranga City and out to the scenic lookouts across the Bay of Plenty. Voted #1 Outdoor Activity by TripAdvisor 2018 & 2019
V8 Trike Tours - Tauranga / Mount Maunganui / Bay of Plenty

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

East Coast Paddler - Stand Up Paddle Boarding Lesson
Intro to Stand Up Paddle Boarding Lesson
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