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Local advice, place guides and suburb guides from around Tauranga.
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.Scenic ViewsMinden LookoutPanoramic Views from Te PunaMinden Lookout is a popular scenic viewpoint in Te Puna, offering panoramic views across Tauranga and the Western Bay of Plenty coastline.City ParksKulim ParkWaterfront Views, Playgrounds and WalksKulim Park is a popular north-facing waterfront reserve in Ōtūmoetai, Tauranga, offering harbour views across to Matakana Island, Rangiwaea and Mauao.City ParksTutarawānanga - Yatton ParkArboretum, Walks and Family FunTutarawānanga – Yatton Park is a scenic public reserve in Tauranga's Parkvale suburb that combines a nationally significant arboretum with estuary views and family facilities.City ParksMemorial ParkPremier Harbour Park with PlaygroundsMemorial Park is Tauranga's central city premier park, occupying 11 hectares of harbourside land between 11th and 7th Avenues.City ParksTe Puna Quarry ParkFree Gardens, Sculptures and ViewsTe Puna Quarry Park is a volunteer-run attraction in Te Puna, 12 kilometres west of Tauranga, created from a former quarry site.River WalksKaiate FallsTrack, Waterfalls and ReserveKaiate Falls, also known as Te Rerekawau Falls, is a scenic reserve featuring a series of cascades and waterfalls on the Kaiate Stream near...Regional ParksMcLaren Falls ParkCamping, Walks and ActivitiesMcLaren Falls Park is a 190-hectare parkland beside Lake McLaren, just ten minutes by car from Tauranga.