208km (129 miles) SE of Auckland; 86km (53 miles) NW of Rotorua
Tauranga is no longer the sleepy place of my childhood holidays. Somewhere along the way, it has transformed itself into a sort of miniature version of Australia's Gold Coast. Today, it is New Zealand's second-fastest-growing area after Queenstown. It has a population of about 104,000 and boasts 2,400 hours of sunshine per year. Tauranga and its nearby beachfront neighbor, Mount Maunganui, are confident, thriving urban centers, and no matter what time of year you visit, you'll be spoiled with choices for anything related to outdoor beach-driven activity.
Tauranga Travel Experiences
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Napier, Taupo and Rotorua
It was yet another gloomy looking day when we made our way from Picton onto the ferry bound for the north island. we were a bit concerned... Continue reading »
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The Road to Rotorua
Today began with an 8am departure south via the Southern Motorway through the sprawling suburbs of South Auckland and Manukau City. ... Continue reading »
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Day 5 at Rotorua
An early rise, quick breakfast, followed by picking up Amy, and we were off- leaving the wonders of Waitomo behind us. Due to the car onl... Continue reading »
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Day 17
After yesterdays Manic day we were really in no rush to get out and about early today, yet the Sun did its usual trick of waking us up an... Continue reading »
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Week 6. Kiwi fruit picking
So picking kiwi fruits, what is it like. First of all, an answer to my mom, kiwi fruits grow on vines. I don't know how to d... Continue reading »
Popular Tauranga Hotels
- Durham Motor Inn
- YHA Tauranga
- YHA New Zealand - Tauranga
- Hotel On Devonport
- Hotel Armitage
- The Sebel Trinity Wharf Tauranga
- ASURE Summit Motor Lodge
- Best Western Bethlehem Mtr
- Harbourside City Backpackers
- Bell Lodge Motel & Backpackers
