Tauranga Airport 14 min
Mount Maunganui (20 min) This extinct, 232m-tall volcano offers jogging trails & views of the city & the harbor. Bay Explorer - Dolphin and Wildlife Cruises (7 min) Te Puna Quarry Park (14 min) Classic Flyers Museum (14 min) Aviation museum featuring classic planes, plus a cafe, a gift shop & scenic biplane flights. Kaiate Falls (15 min) Forest trails lead to this series of waterfalls with a swimming hole, picnic area & scenic views. 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) Mount maunganui Summit (20 min) Several steep tracks lead to a summit with views of the Bay of Plenty & the storied Kaimai Range. Yatton Park (3 min) The Elms | Te Papa Tauranga (8 min) Guided tours are offered at this historic mission house with a library & serene gardens. Aerius Helicopters Tauranga (13 min) The Historic Village (4 min) Vintage-inspired shopping complex made up of original & replica buildings & cobblestone streets. Tauranga Art Gallery (8 min) Airy space with rotating displays of modern artworks in diverse media, plus a gift shop. Orca Wild Adventures | Dolphin Swims (10 min) Takeoff point for dive charters & popular day trips to snorkel & swim with dolphins. |