WELCOME TO TAURANGA
Tauranga means ‘place of rest or anchorage’ in Māori and while the sparkling harbour and magnificent views make it a great place to relax and recharge, there’s also plenty to keep you busy.
Home to just over 160,000 people, Tauranga is the only city in the coastal Bay of Plenty. This bustling urban centre is surrounded by water and locals’ lives consist of fishing, diving, swimming and simply enjoying the stunning views from almost every corner.
What to do in Tauranga
Explore the culture, art and history of Tauranga, or take a walk along the endless waterfront and soak in the epic views of the surrounding islands and busy harbour.
Jet Ski Guided Tours
Kewpie Cruises - 1.5 Hour Historic Tauranga Harbour Cruise
Holistic Massage
Orca Wild Adventures
Rotorua Tour
PaR nz Golfing Holidays
The Stix Ultimate Tree Climb
White Orchid Retreats
Tauranga Port - Rotorua: Canopy Tree Walk & Te Puia Geysers. Private Day Tour
Dolphin Blue
Huntaway Farms Horse Trekking
Gallery Te Puna
River Rats Raft & Kayak - Wairoa Grade 5 Rafting
Jet Ski Water Sports
Waimarino Adventure Park - Kayak Hire
Greerton Aquatic & Leisure Centre
Half-Day Private Photography Tour | Tauranga
Whale Island (Moutohora) Snorkelling Sailing Trip
Hot Pools at Smallgusta
Whakarewarewa Rotorua Tour
City & Scenic Sightseeing 2-hour Local Bus Tour
The Pottery Studio
The Historic Village
Learning Journeys Ltd
Ngā Tapuwae ki Te Papa | Footprints on Te Papa
The Elms | Te Papa, Tauranga
Tauranga Marine Charters
Creative Bay of Plenty
Tauranga Tasting Tours
Evening Glowworm Kayak Tour - Tauranga
CruiseTauranga.Com
Scenic Lake McLaren Kayak Tour
Otumoetai Pool
Big Kanu Glowworm Tour - Waimarino Kayak Tours
Alchemy Street Brewing
Taste of Plenty
The Collection
Private Photography Tour | The best of Tauranga and Rotorua
Tauranga Scenic Harbour Cruise 3hr
Baywave TECT Aquatic & Leisure Centre
Carolie's Culinaire
Mount Tutu Eco-Sanctuary
Learning Journeys - New Zealand Educational and Adventure Tours
Te Pahi Cooking Class
Tauranga Tasting Tours
Waimarino Riverside
Mercury Baypark
Tauranga isite Visitor Information Centre
The Incubator Creative Hub
Mercure Tauranga
Tauranga Port-Rotorua: Te Puia Geysers & Wai-o-Tapu Geothermal. Private Day Tour
St George's Church Gate Pa Talks & Tours
Tauranga Mini Golf
Loaded NZ Clay Target Shooting
Blue Ocean Charters
Dolphin Viewing and Swimming - Dolphin Seafaris
New Zealand Educational Tours
PRIVATE TOUR | From Tauranga | Explore 'Te Puia" Geothermal Wonderland | Rotorua
Tauranga Scenic Harbour Cruise
Paintball Session - Hotshots Paintball
Fun Bug Canyon
Tauranga Crossing
Jet Ski Hire
9 Holes at Smallgusta
Tauranga Port - Te Puia Geysers, Rotorua & Hobbiton Movie Set. Private Day Tour
Kuaka New Zealand Ltd
White Water Rafting in Tauranga - The Wairoa River with Kaituna Cascades
Zealandier Tours - Māori culture and geothermal encounter W3
Dolphin & Wildlife Cruise - Bay Explorer
Toi Tauranga Art Gallery
Downtown Tauranga
Te Puna Quarry Park
Tauranga Hop On Hop Off Bus
Discover Tauranga with flexibility and fun on the Hop On Hop Off Tauranga bus, specifically designed for our cruise ship passengers.
Tickets can be purchased online at www.hoponhopoff.nz or from the iport when you berth.
Winter Coastal Cruise
Autentico Cooking Classes
Venue Hire
TECT All Terrain Park
Hotshots Paintball
Mount Tutu Eco-Sanctuary
Cruise Tauranga
Private Photography Tour | Best Waterfalls of the Bay of Plenty and Waikato
Waimarino Adventure Park Supreme Pass
Molyneux Jewellers
Waitomo Caves Tour ex-Tauranga
Summerhill
Fernland Spa Thermal Mineral Springs
Custom Day Tours
Trinity Wharf Tauranga
Local Tasting Tour ex-Tauranga
Mount Tutu Eco-Sanctuary
Mauao Adventures - Stand Up Paddle Boarding Lesson
Marshalls Animal Park
Hobby Lords Tauranga
Wicked Wanders
Jet Ski Fishing
Renner Park Golf
CT4 Adventure Flight
Rotorua / Tauranga Photography Workshop
Mauao Adventures - Stand Up Paddle Express Lesson
Escape Rooms Tauranga
Exhibitions — Toi Tauranga Art Gallery
8hr Waitomo Glow Worm Cave & Kiwi House Tour
Baycourt Community & Arts Centre
Fat Boy Charters
Riverbug - Wairoa River Bay of Plenty
Tauranga Port - Hobbiton Movie Set. Private Cruise Ship Day Tour
King Tide Salt Fly
Welcome Bay Hot Pools & Campground
Anzac Tours
Where to stay in Tauranga
Immerse yourself in the busy downtown Tauranga area. Choose from a wide range of accommodation options, including a 4.5-star waterfront hotel or a boutique room in a converted historical building.
Loft 109 Backpackers
Tauranga Country Lodge
Trinity Wharf Tauranga
Beyonder - The Dune House
Stay Tauranga Waterfront House with Boat House
Clarence Hotel
Harbour Haven A Sunset Oasis - By KOSH BNB
Bethlehem Motor Inn and Conference Venue
Morning Tide Studio
Harbour View Motel & Waterfront Apartments
Apple Tree Backpackers
Colonial Court Motor Inn
Coastal Delight - Walk to Cafes and Beach - Five Star Focused
Kowhai House
Mercure Tauranga
Marrakesh
The Bach at Poripori
Cottage Park Thermal Motel
Morning Tide Cottage
Boscabel Lodge
Fern Valley Retreat Off-Grid Glamping in the Bay of Plenty
Fernland Spa Thermal Mineral Springs
Beautiful Holiday Home & Pool
Fernland Spa Thermal Mineral Springs
Canopy Camping Escapes | Watercliff, The View
Academy Motor Inn
Tui Lodge and Cabin
Papamoa Beach Retreat
The Cottage at Poripori
Canopy Camping Escapes | Watercliff, The Hangout
Quest Tauranga
Accommodation at Te Puna
Stay Tauranga Apartment with Balcony
Beachfront Mediterranean Villa - Five Star Focused
Harbourcity Motor Inn
Canopy Camping Escapes | Watercliff, The Nest
Beyonder - The Upper Deck
Omokoroa Kiwi Holiday Park
Hideaway on Edgecumbe
Baybell Lodge
Hotel on Devonport
Eagle Ridge
Welcome Bay Hot Pools & Campground
Pacific Palms Resort
The Homestead at Poripori
The Boatshed - Tauranga Holiday Apartment
Tauranga Tourist Park
Mount Tutu Eco-Sanctuary
ASURE Macy's Motor Inn & Conference Centre
The Black Badger Bed & Breakfast
Beyonder - Morning Tide Retreat
Mount Tutu Eco-Sanctuary
The French Country House
Cobblestone Court Motel - Wenzel Motels
Baybell Lodge - Peaceful Orchard Cottage
JB's Sanctuary
River Haven
Canopy Camping Escapes | Watercliff, The Getaway
Jungle Den
Beachwater Getaway Close to Walks, Shops & Dining - Five Star Focused
Paradise Beach Luxury Accommodation
Seagulls Guesthouse
The Gatehouse, Pet friendly accommodation
Bachcare Holiday Homes
Tauranga wetland house
Seascape Villa B&B
Hugo and Carter's Backpackers and Motel
Wanderlust NZ
Just the Ducks Nuts
Hereford Retreat
Karewa Luxury Escape Heated Pool, Spa and beach - Five Star Focused
White Orchid Retreats
Te Puna Point Retreat
Parnwell Villa Apartment - The Tropical Oasis
Millers Haven Homestay
Bazza’s Burger Bar
Breadhead- The Bakery
Abrakebabra
Own Masala Indian Restaurant Bar and Takeaways.
Chicken Fryday
Florence Bistro
Ajna Cafe at Health Quarters
Tauranga Sport Fishing Club
Ramen Chidori Japanese Noodle Restaurant
The Cider Factorie
Yoku Japanese Cafe Tauranga
Banana Blossom Cafe
Rikarika
101 Cafe Experiment
Elizabeth Cafe and Larder
CBK Craft Bar & Kitchen
Dinner in the Park
Kindred Coffee
Stassano LTD
The Med Cafe
Barrio Brothers
Med Lounge & Garden
Satori - Sushi & Sake Bar
The Fat Brother
The Grocer
Folk Brewers
Oscar & Otto
Omanawa Cafe
The Hop House
Lloyd's Deli & Pizzeria
Benny & Brew
1920 Cucina &Grill
Alimento eatery
Thai Thani 2
Clarke Road Kitchen
Harbourside Waterfront Dining
Macau Bar Kitchen & Lounge
Alchemy Street Brewing
Bobby's Fresh Fish Market
Sushi Queen
Vitality Kitchen
Market & Main
Broom Tree Café
Zozo Asian Street Food
Arirang Sushi
Robert Harris Tauranga
RE Burger
The Historic Village
Tauranga Farmers' Market
Cornerstone Bar & Eatery
Fika
Picnicka
Breadhead - The Gallery
THE PHOENIX Gastro Bar
Rusty's
Nautilus Restaurant & Espresso Bar
Neck of the Woods Beer Co
Nourish Cafe
Lone Star Tauranga
Castle 91 Indian Restaurant
Falafel Metro
Little Long Espresso & Eatery
Dumpling Delight
The Barrel Room
Miss Gee's Bar & Eatery
Sugo
Clarence Restaurant
Tauriko Pub Co.
Golden Rice Thai Cuisine
The Restaurant at Trinity Wharf
Umami Fusion Kitchen
Turkish To Go
Stories and tales of Tauranga
Meet the locals and discover the stories of Tauranga.
Itineraries & travel plans for Tauranga
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