Tauranga Airport 11 min
The Historic Village (5 min) Vintage-inspired shopping complex made up of original & replica buildings & cobblestone streets. Tauranga Art Gallery (6 min) Airy space with rotating displays of modern artworks in diverse media, plus a gift shop. Bay Explorer - Dolphin and Wildlife Cruises (7 min) Waimarino Water & Adventure Park (5 min) Kayak-focused park with various water activities, plus a climbing wall & picnic areas with BBQs. Mount maunganui Summit (16 min) Several steep tracks lead to a summit with views of the Bay of Plenty & the storied Kaimai Range. Te Puna Quarry Park (11 min) Moturiki Island (14 min) Kulim Park (8 min) Bayside green area with a footpath, shaded picnic benches & harbour & mountain views. Mount Maunganui (16 min) This extinct, 232m-tall volcano offers jogging trails & views of the city & the harbor. The Elms | Te Papa Tauranga (6 min) Guided tours are offered at this historic mission house with a library & serene gardens. Kaiate Falls (21 min) Forest trails lead to this series of waterfalls with a swimming hole, picnic area & scenic views. Aerius Helicopters Tauranga (10 min) Classic Flyers Museum (10 min) Aviation museum featuring classic planes, plus a cafe, a gift shop & scenic biplane flights. Orca Wild Adventures | Dolphin Swims (6 min) Takeoff point for dive charters & popular day trips to snorkel & swim with dolphins. |