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Bush WalksAongatete Walking TracksBush Walks & Swimming HolesAongatete Walking Tracks provide access to lowland native forest in the Kaimai Mamaku Conservation Park, with options ranging from short family-friendly loops to longer tramping...Estuary WalksWaimapu Estuary WalkwayScenic Estuary LoopThe Waimapu Estuary Walkway offers a pleasant loop option for walkers and cyclists exploring the edges of the Waimapu Estuary in Tauranga.City ParksThe StrandWaterfront Reserve, Dining & SculpturesThe Strand is Tauranga's vibrant waterfront reserve in the heart of the CBD, offering a scenic setting for families, workers and visitors alike.Reserve WalksThe Lakes Walkways20km Paths Around Lakes and ParksThe Lakes Walkways form a network of paths through a residential development in Tauranga built around man-made parks and lakes.Estuary WalksŌtūmoetai Foreshore & Matua Saltmarsh Walkways, TaurangaŌtūmoetai Foreshore and Matua Saltmarsh Walkways form a popular network of paths along the peninsula in Tauranga, linking reserves, parks and the 21-hectare Papahenga coastal...Reserve WalksOhauiti Reserve WalkwayEasy Tracks Near TaurangaOhauiti Reserve Walkway offers a peaceful escape through bush, flood plains and open grasslands in a semi-rural suburb of Tauranga.Wetland WalksGordon Carmichael ReserveWalkways, Wetlands & Native BirdsGordon Carmichael Reserve is a 60-hectare stormwater reserve in Tauranga that provides excellent walking and cycling links between the suburbs of Bethlehem and Brookfield.Bush WalksŌtanewainuku ForestNative Bush Walks and Views near TaurangaŌtanewainuku Forest offers visitors a rare chance to explore virgin, unlogged native forest just south of Tauranga.Nature ReservesKōpūrererua Valley ReserveTauranga Walks & CyclewaysKōpūrererua Valley Reserve is Tauranga’s only inner-city reserve and one of the city’s largest at 364 hectares.LibrariesTauranga City LibrariesBranches, Hours and ServicesTauranga City Libraries provide free access to books, digital resources, computers, heritage collections and community events across multiple branches in Tauranga.Art GalleriesToi Tauranga Art GalleryContemporary Art and Culture in the Bay of PlentyExplore Toi Tauranga Art Gallery Tucked into the lively Te Manawataki o Te Papa civic precinct on Willow Street, Toi Tauranga Art Gallery—welcomes art enthusiasts and curious explorers alike. This beloved institution, a cornerstone of Bay of Plenty creativity, burst back onto the scene on 15 November 2025 after an inspiring two-year glow-up. A $9 …Coastal Beaches and BaysTauranga Fishing SpotsWharves, Rivers and ShorelineTauranga provides diverse fishing opportunities across its harbour, beaches, rivers and offshore reefs in the Bay of Plenty.