Tauranga Airport 15 min
Waimarino Water & Adventure Park (10 min)
Kayak-focused park with various water activities, plus a climbing wall & picnic areas with BBQs. Moturiki Island (19 min) Mount Maunganui (21 min)
This extinct, 232m-tall volcano offers jogging trails & views of the city & the harbor. Kaiate Falls (16 min)
Forest trails lead to this series of waterfalls with a swimming hole, picnic area & scenic views. Aerius Helicopters Tauranga (14 min) Classic Flyers Museum (15 min)
Aviation museum featuring classic planes, plus a cafe, a gift shop & scenic biplane flights. The Historic Village (5 min)
Vintage-inspired shopping complex made up of original & replica buildings & cobblestone streets. Te Puna Quarry Park (15 min) Tauranga Art Gallery (9 min)
Airy space with rotating displays of modern artworks in diverse media, plus a gift shop. Yatton Park (4 min) Bay Explorer - Dolphin and Wildlife Cruises (8 min) Mount maunganui Summit (21 min)
Several steep tracks lead to a summit with views of the Bay of Plenty & the storied Kaimai Range. The Elms | Te Papa Tauranga (9 min)
Guided tours are offered at this historic mission house with a library & serene gardens. Orca Wild Adventures | Dolphin Swims (11 min)
Takeoff point for dive charters & popular day trips to snorkel & swim with dolphins. | 
