Tauranga
New Zealand · Bay of PlentyNZ
Coastal city in the Bay of Plenty Region, New Zealand
Tauranga is a coastal city in the Bay of Plenty Region and the fifth-most populous city of New Zealand, with an urban population of 160,900, or roughly 3% of the national population. It was settled by Māori late in the 13th century and colonised by Europeans in the early 19th century. It was constituted as a city in 1963.
Read more on Wikipedia →- Population
- 151,300
- Coordinates
- -37.686, 176.167
- Timezone
- Pacific/Auckland
- Elevation
- 0 m
Overview of Tauranga
Set in Bay of Plenty, New Zealand, Tauranga is a compact city. Records put its population near 151,300. Which matters when you decide how long to stay. Tauranga is strongest on water sports, nature and adventure. Its southern-hemisphere position decides when the high season falls.
Things to do in Tauranga
Water Sports in Tauranga
(15)Looking for water sports? Tauranga has Bodyboard, Canoeing, Kayaking, Kiteboarding and Kitesurfing. In all, 15 activities are recorded in this category. This reflects only what is documented for Tauranga.
Nature in Tauranga
(14)The nature shortlist for Tauranga: Beaches, Caves, Countryside, Forest and Gardens. All of it is drawn from Tauranga's recorded activities. That is 14 tagged options in total, so there is room to pick and choose.
Adventure in Tauranga
(9)For adventure, expect Adventure, Adventure Parks, Amusement Parks, Boat Rides and Climbing. In all, 9 activities are recorded in this category. This reflects only what is documented for Tauranga.
Culture in Tauranga
(7)For culture, expect Art Galleries, Bridges, Castles, Churches and Docks. The full list runs to 7 activities. Straight from the activity profile stored for Tauranga.
Nightlife in Tauranga
(5)Looking for nightlife? Tauranga has Events, Festival, Music, Pubs and Wine Bars. Plan them together and you have a full day. This reflects only what is documented for Tauranga.
Wellness in Tauranga
(4)On the wellness side, Tauranga offers Farms, Spa, Therms and Wellness. Everything listed here comes from what Tauranga is actually tagged with. Small in number, simple to combine into one outing.
Family in Tauranga
(3)Under family, Tauranga is tagged with Playgrounds, Water Parks and Zoo. Each one is worth building half a day around. Straight from the activity profile stored for Tauranga.
Shopping in Tauranga
(2)Shopping in Tauranga covers Food and Shopping. Plan them together and you have a full day. Straight from the activity profile stored for Tauranga.
Sports in Tauranga
(2)Tauranga records Golf and Horse Trails under sports. All of it is drawn from Tauranga's recorded activities. Small in number, simple to combine into one outing.
More to do in Tauranga
(1)Tauranga's other activities entries include Fishing. All of it is drawn from Tauranga's recorded activities. Small in number, simple to combine into one outing.
Best time to visit Tauranga
December to March brings the conditions water activities need. Choose October to November and March to April for hiking without the heat or the crowds. Culture, dining and nightlife hold up in every season.
Getting there & around
Reach Tauranga by regional transport from the nearest hub in Bay of Plenty; the core is compact enough to walk. Time zone: Pacific/Auckland.
Similar destinations
Places near Tauranga that share the same kinds of activities.
Frequently asked questions
- What is Tauranga known for?
- Tauranga, in Bay of Plenty, New Zealand, is best known for water sports, nature and adventure. Those categories cover most of what visitors record here, in a place of roughly 151,300 residents.
- What can you do in Tauranga?
- Recorded activities in Tauranga include Bodyboard, Canoeing, Kayaking, Kiteboarding and Kitesurfing. Combine two or three of them and you have a full day without leaving the area.
- When is the best time to visit Tauranga?
- December to March brings the conditions water activities need. Choose October to November and March to April for hiking without the heat or the crowds. Culture, dining and nightlife hold up in every season.
- Where is Tauranga located?
- Tauranga is located in Bay of Plenty, New Zealand. Use the country and region pages to see what else lies nearby and to plan a route between stops.
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