Things to Do This Weekend in Tauranga
Everything to see and do in Tauranga.
Your weekly guide to the best things to do this weekend in Tauranga: what’s on, where to go and where to eat. Fine weather is on the cards, so it’s a good weekend to get outdoors. Here’s the plan for Friday 18 to Sunday 20 September.
This weekend’s weather
What’s on this weekend
No events listed for this weekend just yet. Check back, or see the full What’s On calendar.
Things to do this weekend
Weather-matched things to do this weekend in Tauranga: fine weather is on the cards, so we’ve leaned towards the coast, walks and parks.
Gordon Carmichael Reserve Tauranga: Walkways, Wetlands & Native Birds
Gordon Carmichael Reserve is a 60-hectare stormwater reserve in Tauranga that provides excellent walking and cycling links between the suburbs of Bethlehem and Brookfield.
Minden Lookout Tauranga: Panoramic Views from Te Puna
Minden Lookout is a popular scenic viewpoint in Te Puna, offering panoramic views across Tauranga and the Western Bay of Plenty coastline.
Wairere Falls Track Tauranga: Hike to North Island’s Highest Waterfall
Wairere Falls is the highest waterfall in New Zealand's North Island at 153 metres.
Johnson Reserve Tauranga | Welcome Bay Walking Tracks
Johnson Reserve in Welcome Bay, Tauranga, provides a network of easy walking tracks through native bush, streams, wetlands and open grassy areas.
Tutarawānanga – Yatton Park Tauranga: Arboretum, Walks and Family Fun
Tutarawānanga – Yatton Park is a scenic public reserve in Tauranga's Parkvale suburb that combines a nationally significant arboretum with estuary views and family facilities.
Waimapu Estuary Walkway Tauranga | Scenic Estuary Loop
The Waimapu Estuary Walkway offers a pleasant loop option for walkers and cyclists exploring the edges of the Waimapu Estuary in Tauranga.
Ngamuwahine Track Tauranga: Kaimai Bush Walk and Trout Stream
Ngamuwahine Track offers a rewarding bush walk in the Kaimai Mamaku Conservation Park on the northern slopes of the Kaimai Ranges.
Mt Maunganui Skate Parks | Destination Skatepark Tauranga
Mount Maunganui offers several dedicated skate and pump facilities for skateboarders, BMX riders, scooter users and roller skaters of varying abilities.
Sunrise and sunset this weekend
Tauranga sunrise & sunset times, updated automatically, with today’s daylight, golden hours and a 7-day forecast.
Sunrise and sunset times for Tauranga are calculated from the city’s location and update automatically each day. Knowing the exact times helps with planning sunrise walks, photography, fishing, tramping and getting home before dark. The daylight bar and table above show today’s first light, sunrise, solar noon, sunset and last light, plus the times for the week ahead. All times are New Zealand local time for a flat horizon, so hills or tall buildings can delay sunrise or bring sunset a little earlier.
| Day | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Today · Mon 21 Sep | 06:05 | 18:11 | 12h 06m |
| Tue 22 Sep | 06:03 | 18:12 | 12h 08m (+2 min) |
| Wed 23 Sep | 06:02 | 18:13 | 12h 11m (+2 min) |
| Thu 24 Sep | 06:00 | 18:14 | 12h 13m (+2 min) |
| Fri 25 Sep | 05:59 | 18:15 | 12h 15m (+2 min) |
| Sat 26 Sep | 05:57 | 18:16 | 12h 18m (+2 min) |
| Sun 27 Sep | 06:56 | 19:16 | 12h 20m (+2 min) |
Keep exploring Tauranga
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