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Tauranga - Cities, Towns and Localities |
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Tauranga with 99,000 residents is the largest city in the Bay of Plenty and
the ideal base for exploring the coast with the towns of Kati Kati,
Whakatane, Te Puke and
Rotorua all within an hours drive. It is
the fastest growing city in New Zealand, its population quadrupling in the last
30 years. Retirees seeking their place in the sun have flocked to the city in
droves and the economy of the region thrives with a solid foundation in
agriculture and forestry. The city and surrounding countryside is filled with
open gardens, historic houses, fruit orchards and is home to Gate Pa and the
Monmouth Redoubt, both important sites in the 1860's Land War between the Maori
and European settlers.
Mt Maunganui is a 10 minute drive
via the bridge across the harbour. Half an hour north of Tauranga is Kati Kati
with the 10 acre
Kati Kati Bird Gardens where you can walk around feeding ducks,
chicken, geese, peacocks and swans. A visit to the Gardens are a must in late
spring when all the chicks run after you calling for food!
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The
Port of Tauranga
is the third busiest sea port in New Zealand and main export port for the
countrys kiwifruit industry. The Strand runs alongside the harbour and is
filled with reasonably priced cafes boasting high quality cuisine and local New
Zealand wines. All offer covered sidewalk dining which you can enjoy late into
the night. Half an hour west of Tauranga is Te Puke with a large
Vintage Auto Barn containing 70 historic cars while next door is
Kiwifruit Country the
worlds only kiwifruit theme park. Heading west another half hour brings you to
Whakatane where you can enjoy a cruise
to the eerie active volcano at White Island.
Tauranga has an impressive range of
independent hotels and motels as well as backpacker lodges. By booking early you
might find you can save, checking prices now is a good idea. Taurangas
centrally located airport is serviced exclusively by
Air New Zealand while all
major coach companies include Tauranga in their network. However the Bay of
Plenty is best enjoyed with your own vehicle. Check out our listing of
Tauranga
accommodation. For additional attractions, tours and other information, drop
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Comvita Visitors Centre
Old Coach Rd, Wilson Road South, PAENGAROA, TE
PUKE, BAY OF PLENTY
Ph: +64 7 533 1987 Fax: +64 7 533 1746 Email: online
form
Is 30 minutes drive from Tauranga where you will
find every imaginable bee product from New Zealands largest apiarist.
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Katikati Bird Gardens
263 Walker Rd East, KATIKATI, BAY OF PLENTY
Ph: +64 7 549 0912 Fax: +64 7
549 0972 Email: online form
Are 30 minutes drive from Tauranga with all sorts of
birds roaming freeing amongst the immaculate gardens.
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Kiwi
360
Kiwifruit
Country
State Hwy 2, TE PUKE Ph: +64 7 573 6340 Fax: +64 7 573 6345
Located 30 minutes drive from Tauranga is a kiwifruit themed fun park
where you learn all about the delicious furry fruit inside one of the countrys
largest kiwifruit orchards.
In 1904, a humble school teacher planted the first 'Chinese Gooseberry' seeds in
the rich New Zealand soil. The vines and the industry flourished beyond all
expectations and today the Kiwifruit is one of New Zealand's major exports.
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Landsdown Lavendar
A 2 ha lavender
farm and B&B where you can buy a wide variety of lavender oils and products.
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Living Art Sanctuary Wildlife Park
9 Nature Place, TAURANGA
On the outskirts of the city is an urban
nature and wildlife sanctuary where you can relax, feed the birds and recharge
your batteries!
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Longridge Fun
Park
State Hwy 33, PAENGAROA, TE PUKE Ph: +64 7 533 1515 Email online
form
Is a 45 minutes drive east of Tauranga where you can enjoy jet boating,
white water rafting and pat the deer and animals roaming the nature reserve.
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Mohair Creations
213 Wright Rd, KATIKATI, BAY OF PLENTY Ph: +64 7 552 0730 Fax: +64 7 552
0730
Is a working mohair goat farm where you can buy mohair
products, hug the friendly goats and miniature horses; 45 minutes drive from Tauranga.
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OHara
Wildlife Estate
540 State Hwy 33, RD 9, "The Junction", TE PUKE Ph: +64
7 533 1484
Is a great place to get back to nature where youll enjoy
horseback, riverside or wildlife safaris, archery, hunting or stay at the lodge.
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Te Puke Vintage
Auto Barn
Tepuke-Rotorua Hwy, TE PUKE Ph: +64 7 573 6547 Email online
form
With 90 vintage cars lovingly restored will drive rev heads crazy! 30
minutes drive from Tauranga.
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The Elms
TAURANGA Ph: +64 7 577 9772 Fax: +64 7 577 9782
Is the
beautifully restored Victorian CMS Mission house, chapel and library completed
in 1847, located close to Taurangas CBD.
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The Rock House
9 Triton Ave, MT MAUNGANUI Ph: 07 572 4920
Indoor climbing is a great place to
enjoy or learn indoor rock climbing. Located at Mt Maunganui, 10 minutes drive
across Tauranga harbour.
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Waimarino Adventure Park
Taniwha Place, BETHLEHEM, TAURANGA Ph: +64 7 576 4233 Fax: +64 576 1203
Where you can buy or rent kayaking
gear and enjoy the adventure and keep fit at the same time.
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Katikati Heritage Museum
Cnr Wharawhara Rd & SH2, 1 km south of KATIKATI Ph: +64 7 549 0651 Email
online form
Has an array of
unusual displays from a working milk shed to a giant colonial bottle collection
and traditional tearooms!
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NZ Events
North Island Events
South Island Events |
Tauranga Arts
Festival
PO Box 13011, TAURANGA Email: online form
An extravaganza of music, theatre, art and dance beginning on
Labour weekend in October.
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The Dunlop Targa Tauranga
341 Great South Rd, PAPAKURA AUCKLAND
Ph: 09 298 8322
Fax: 09 298 8266
Hits town on June 11th and 12th 2006. Based in Tauranga, the event will also
take place on closed tarmac roads in areas including Whakatane, Te Puke and
Cambridge. Spectators are advised to head to Kiwi 360 in Te Puke on the first
day for a close-up view of the cars, which will be housed in the Spring Street
car park building overnight. The cars will be driven into Taurangas downtown
area for a display downtown on The Strand. More than 130 entries have been
received, including a 1960 Triumph TR3A from Christchurch.
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Annual Tauranga
Home Show See site for contacts
Held at the Mount Action Centre in Mount Maunganui, the
event features a huge variety of home products and services. Receive free advice
from home experts, take a chance at winning an assortment of prizes and taste
delightful food samples. The show opens at 10am each day. A 'Park and Ride'
system will be in place from Blake Park.
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Kaimai Classic
Multisport Event
Community Sport
Tauranga
A unique multi-sport attraction that incorporates
some of the best scenery in the Bay of Plenty with athletes cycling, kayaking
and running.
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The Tauranga Ethnic Festival Contact visitor centre
Is a celebration of the many cultures and
nationalities represented in Taurangas multi-cultural society. The event, held
at the Wharepai Domain Tauranga., includes dance, cuisine, ethnic crafts,
souvenirs and parades.
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Trade-a-Boat Tauranga Boat Show Contact visitor centre
Continues to grow and prosper. The
event features over 120 exhibits, 10,000 visitors and three days of fun in the
sun in Tauranga. Held at the Satara Cool Store on Totara Street. For info
details ring 576 0513.
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The Port of Tauranga Half Iron Man Event
See site for contacts Takes place starting at the
Salisbury Wharf Carpark in
Mt Maunganui. New Zealands
premiere half iron man event makes use of one of the countrys best multi-sport
event venues. This prestigious event attracts the top New Zealand and overseas
specialists and is a marvellous spectator sport.
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NZ Tours |
Dolphin Seafaris
90 Maunganui Rd, MOUNT MAUNGANUI, BAY OF PLENTY
Ph: 07 575 4620 Ph: +64
7 575 4620 FreePh: 0800 326 8747 (within NZ)
Will
take you to sea from their Mt Maunganui moorings where you can swim with the
playful and fun loving dolphins who call the Bay of Plenty home. A truly amazing
experience.
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Matakana
Island Tours Contact visitor centre
Offer half and full day guided tours of quiet Matakana Island in
Taurangas harbour. History comes to life as you explore the island on a 1914
historic Clydesdale drawn wagon with full commentary.
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Oceanix Sea Kayaking Expeditionz Events
PO Box 4460, MOUNT MAUNGANUI SOUTH
Ph: 07 572 2226 Mobile:&nbps;0274&nbps;942&nbps;677
Provide a variety of
ocean going kayaking excursions including sunset and full moon night tours!
Located at Mt Maunganui.
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Tauranga Tasting Tours
& Charters
15 Forrester Drv, WELCOME BAY, TAURANGA Ph: 07 544 1383
Mobile: 0211 224 607
7 hours of wine, beer, spirits and food in and around Tauranga, Bay of Plenty.
Other tours by request - any place, any time!
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White Island Diving
Experience
Ph: 0800 348 394 Fax: +64 7 307 0765
Offer a variety of scuba diving and snorkelling excursions off Taurangas coast in the clean and fish abundant waters around the active volcano
of White Island.
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White Island Tours
15 the Strand East, WHAKATANE
Ph: +64 7 308 9588
FreePh: 0800 733 529 Fax: +64 7 308 0303
Is a once in a lifetime and truly unforgettable experience where you can enjoy a
boat ride to the active volcano and be thrilled as you venture into the crater
and witness the devastating power of nature.
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 Tauranga City Council
Tauranga City is in the heart of the Bay of Plenty region. Tauranga City
extends from the Wairoa River in the west to the Kaimai-Mamaku ranges in the
south and the Pacific Ocean on the north and east.
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Bay of Plenty Infonet
Has everything you need to know about Tauranga.
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Bay of Plenty Tourism
Welcome to the Bay of Plenty. Tauranga, Mount Maunganui, Waihi Beach, Katikati,
Papamoa, Te Puke, Paengaroa. From rolling surf beaches and stretches of never
ending coastline to sumptuous cuisine and adrenalin-pumping activities, the Bay
of Plenty is just waiting to be discovered!
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