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Local advice, place guides and suburb guides from around Tauranga.
Geothermal, Lakes and SpringsBlue Spring and Tirau Day Trip fromClear Waters & Artisan VillageMake unforgettable memories on a day trip to Blue Spring and Tirau, where stunning waters and charming crafts await your discovery.Towns, Heritage and AttractionsKatikati Mural Town Day Trip FromStreet Art and Avocado OrchardsDiscover the vibrant murals and rich history of Katikati, where every corner hides a story waiting to be unveiled.Ocean BeachesOhope Beach and Whakatāne Day Trip FromBeaches and Māori HeritageNavigate the breathtaking coastal beauty and rich Māori heritage of Ohope Beach and Whakatāne—discover what unforgettable experiences await you on this day escape.Bird LifeSpotting the Shining Cuckoo in TaurangaFull Image Gallery at the bottom of the page. Kōpūrererua Valley Reserve in Tauranga offers one of the best urban opportunities to spot the elusive shining cuckoo, known in te reo Māori as the pīpīwharauroa. This small migratory bird arrives each spring and is more often heard than seen due to its preference for dense …Bird LifeThe White Heron in TaurangaFull Image Gallery at the bottom of page. The White Heron (kōtuku) is a rare and culturally significant bird in New Zealand, occasionally spotted in Tauranga’s wetland areas. These elegant wading birds are nationally critical, with a small stable population that breeds exclusively at one South Island site before dispersing. Tauranga’s restored wetlands, including Kopurererua …Ocean BeachesOmanu BeachFamily Swimming and Surf ClubOmanu Beach is a popular family beach in the suburb of Omanu, Tauranga.Rivers and Swimming HolesPoripori WaterholeFreshwater Swimming on Wairoa RiverPoripori Waterhole is a popular freshwater swimming spot on the Wairoa River in the Lower Kaimai area near Tauranga.Estuary WalksWaikareao Estuary Walkway9km Loop TrackWaikareao Estuary Walkway is a popular 9km loop track in central Tauranga that suits walkers and cyclists of all ages and abilities.Reserve WalksJohnson ReserveWelcome Bay Walking TracksJohnson Reserve in Welcome Bay, Tauranga, provides a network of easy walking tracks through native bush, streams, wetlands and open grassy areas.River WalksWairere Falls TrackHike to North Island's Highest WaterfallWairere Falls is the highest waterfall in New Zealand's North Island at 153 metres.Bush WalksTuahu Kauri TrackKaimai Ranges Walk to Ancient TreeTuahu Kauri sits within Kaimai Mamaku Conservation Park in the Kaimai Ranges, offering visitors a chance to see a mature kauri tree via a short...Bush WalksOtawa Reservoir TrackEasy Walks & Scenic ReserveOtawa Reservoir Track offers easy access to the Otawa Scenic Reserve near Te Puke in the western Bay of Plenty.