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Attractions
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Description
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Hot
Pools
Mt
Maunganui
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Several
hot salt water pools including spas for relaxing and
massaging. A must during winter, it is located right
at the base of the Mount. |
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Mount Maunganui |
It
is definitely worth the climb (252m), as you will
have the best view of the town including the coast,
and the Bay of Tauranga. The trail around the Mount
is accessible to all ages. The Mount used to be a
Maori Fort. |
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Kiwifruit
360 |
Visit
a kiwi fruit farm, and see the whole process of
growing to packing. A guide in a little train will
show you the different fruits as well as give you
taste tests. You will not believe the different
products that can be made from the kiwi fruit. |
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Blue Ocean Charters |
Tauranga
is the base for boat rides, and deep-sea fishing
where you will have the opportunity to try to get
that big Marlin. |
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Butler's Swim with Dolphins |
Tauranga
Bay attracts hundreds of dolphins, and there you can
take a tour to swim with them. An unforgettable
experience. |
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Longridge Fun Park |
Perfect
sceneries for a jet boating adventure, or for trying
out your off road ability on a 4x4. In Te Puke. |
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Convita - Bees
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Bay
of Plenty has a large bee integration helping to
fertilize the fruits, especially the Kiwi Fruit.
Here you can try delicious honey, and check out how
it is all produced. |
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Vintage Auto Barn
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Classic
cars collection, with more than 90 cars on show. In
Te Puke. |
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Blokart Heaven |
In
Papamoa. You can try out those little cars with a
sail, on a specially built track. Very different. |
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Golf Te Puke |
Bay
of Plenty has the largest number of golf courses per
head in all of NZ. |
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Mills Reef Winery &
restaurant |
Take
a tour through the vineries and have the opportunity
to taste the famous wines directly from the producer.
Also offer Excellent Dining. |
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Kaimai Mamaku Forest Park |
A
park with and area of 37,000ha. A recreational area
in the south of Tauranga. With Mt Aroha (952m) the
highest peak. |
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The Village |
A
place with historical constructions, commercial
houses, museums and galleries. Visit the arts &
crafts market, and fresh farmers market on
Saturdays. |
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Island Air Charters |
Leaving
from the Airport of Tauranga, These flights show
fantastic scenery, reaching the remote islands of
Motiti island and Sliper Island. |
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Mayor Island (Tuhua) |
Marine
reserve and a dormant volcano located 40km north of
Tauranga. Has a great trail around the island, and
crater. |
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Marshalls Animal Park |
A
35acres Park located beside Mclarens Falls. You can
feed the animals, go on tracks, or have a picnic, go
horse riding, camp, fish for trout, and take on the
flying fox. |
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Lansdown Lavender |
A
flower farm with beautiful walks. |
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Volcanic Air Safaris |
Land
and explore an active volcano. Leaving from Tauranga
Airport, you can choose to land on White island, or
fly by Mount Tarawera and land on Hells Gate. It
also makes scenic flights to Mount Maunganui and
beaches on the pacific coast. |
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Papamoa Marae |
Your
chance to get closer to the Maori culture, and visit
a traditional Maori Marae. They show their rituals,
dance and traditional foods. |
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Katikati Mural Town |
Katikati
has a great Irish influence, and the city walls are
painted as if it was an open gallery. “Walk the
Walls” |
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Waimarino Adventure
Park & Kayak shop |
Explore
the Wairoa river or Tauranga Bay by kayak. The
Adventure park offers many activities. Try the only
Kayak slide in NZ, or relaxed in one of the Thermal
pools. |
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Oceanix Sea Kayaking |
A
great tour for those who are seeking adrenalin or
simply a relaxing and calm tour through the natural
environment. An excellent company in Mt Maunganui. |
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O'Hara Wildlife
Estate |
Horse
riding Safaris crossing the Kaituna river. See wild
animals such as Deer. |
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Farms & Local
Produces |
The
area is covered with specialised farms, and it’s
worth checking it out, as most are open to the
public. |
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