Beaches and Islands
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Harbour BeachesOngare PointHarbour Swimming, Water Quality and History near TaurangaHead to a quiet harbour headland near Katikati for a high-tide swim, a playground by the water and a rich Māori history.Harbour BeachesTanners Point BeachSwimming, Water Quality and Harbour Walk near TaurangaEscape to a quiet pohutukawa-lined harbour beach near Katikati, with a jetty, picnic tables and a short walk along the water's edge.Ocean BeachesMaketū Beach nearSwimming, Surfing and Water QualityDiscover Maketū, the historic Te Arawa landing place east of Tauranga, with a patrolled surf beach, rockpools, good water quality and nearby surf breaks.Ocean BeachesPāuanui Beach Day Trip fromSwimming, Surf and Water QualityDiscover Pāuanui, a classic Coromandel surf beach with summer lifeguards, excellent water quality and a calm estuary side, an easy day trip from Tauranga.Ocean BeachesOnemana Beach Day Trip fromSwimming, Surf and Water QualityEscape to Onemana, a quiet patrolled Coromandel surf beach between Whangamatā and Pāuanui, with excellent water quality and punchy waves for surfers.Ocean BeachesWhiritoa BeachSwimming, Surfing and the Lagoon on a Day Trip from TaurangaA small Coromandel surf beach with a steep, powerful shore break, summer lifeguards, a lagoon and a bush walk to the blowhole.Ocean BeachesWhangamatā BeachSwimming, Surfing and the Famous Bar on a Day Trip from TaurangaA long Coromandel surf beach with summer lifeguard patrols, Excellent water quality and one of New Zealand’s best-known surf breaks, the Whangamatā Bar.Ocean BeachesWaihi Beach Day Trip fromBeaches, Bowentown and Coastal RelaxationLive the ultimate coastal escape at Waihi Beach, where golden sands and thrilling adventures await—discover what makes this day trip unforgettable!Beaches and IslandsMatakana Island Day Trip fromRemote Beaches and Māori CultureBask in the breathtaking beauty of Matakana Island's remote beaches and vibrant Māori culture, where unforgettable adventures await you just beyond the horizon.Beaches and IslandsMayor Island (Tūhua) Day Tour fromVolcanic Island and Marine ReserveDiscover the breathtaking landscapes and vibrant marine life of Mayor Island (Tūhua) on an unforgettable day tour—find out what awaits you!