Tauranga Airport 15 min
Te Puna Quarry Park (14 min) McLaren Falls Park (8 min)
Large park on Lake McLaren with a hike to a waterfall, plus picnic areas, camping & kayaking. Marshalls Animal Park (9 min)
This 35-acre zoo offers feeding & play options with farm animals such as horses, rabbits & goats. Mount Maunganui (20 min)
This extinct, 232m-tall volcano offers jogging trails & views of the city & the harbor. Tauranga Art Gallery (10 min)
Airy space with rotating displays of modern artworks in diverse media, plus a gift shop. Bay Explorer - Dolphin and Wildlife Cruises (11 min) Minden Lookout (15 min) Kaiate Falls (22 min)
Forest trails lead to this series of waterfalls with a swimming hole, picnic area & scenic views. Wairere Falls (38 min)
Picturesque, tiered 153-m. cascade that can be accessed via a 5-km. forest hike. Kaimai Range (39 min)
Figuring prominently in Māori folklore, this volcanic mountain range offers hiking & wildlife. Classic Flyers Museum (14 min)
Aviation museum featuring classic planes, plus a cafe, a gift shop & scenic biplane flights. Waimarino Water & Adventure Park (9 min)
Kayak-focused park with various water activities, plus a climbing wall & picnic areas with BBQs. Moturiki Island (18 min) The Historic Village (8 min)
Vintage-inspired shopping complex made up of original & replica buildings & cobblestone streets. Yatton Park (7 min) | 
