Tauranga Airport 20 min
Tauranga Art Gallery (16 min) Airy space with rotating displays of modern artworks in diverse media, plus a gift shop. Bay Explorer - Dolphin and Wildlife Cruises (15 min) The Historic Village (12 min) Vintage-inspired shopping complex made up of original & replica buildings & cobblestone streets. Kaiate Falls (12 min) Forest trails lead to this series of waterfalls with a swimming hole, picnic area & scenic views. Moturiki Island (24 min) Aerius Helicopters Tauranga (19 min) Mount maunganui Summit (27 min) Several steep tracks lead to a summit with views of the Bay of Plenty & the storied Kaimai Range. Motiti Island (16 min) Classic Flyers Museum (19 min) Aviation museum featuring classic planes, plus a cafe, a gift shop & scenic biplane flights. McLaren Falls Park (23 min) Large park on Lake McLaren with a hike to a waterfall, plus picnic areas, camping & kayaking. Mount Maunganui (27 min) This extinct, 232m-tall volcano offers jogging trails & views of the city & the harbor. Papamoa Hills Regional Park (18 min) Cjays Cruise Tour Group (5 min) The Elms | Te Papa Tauranga (17 min) Guided tours are offered at this historic mission house with a library & serene gardens. Waimarino Water & Adventure Park (17 min) Kayak-focused park with various water activities, plus a climbing wall & picnic areas with BBQs. |