Parks & Reserves in Tauranga

Parks, reserves and green spaces to explore around Tauranga.

Tauranga’s parks and reserves reflect the mix of harbour, coast, wetlands and hill country that defines the region. Memorial Park is central and family-friendly, Papamoa Hills Regional Park offers summit walks with wide bay views, and Kopurererua Valley protects a large wetland corridor near the city. Te Puna Quarry Park, Yatton Park and Mount Drury Reserve add gardens, riverside walks and coastal green space.

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City Parks Coronation Park Mount Maunganui: Events, Location and Access Coronation Park sits at the corner of Maunganui Road and Salisbury Avenue in Mount Maunganui, Tauranga. Read more ›

City Parks Hopukiore (Mount Drury) Reserve Tauranga: Views, History & Family Fun Hopukiore (Mount Drury) Reserve is a compact 40-metre hill in Mount Maunganui that offers panoramic views over Pilot Bay and the surrounding coastline. Read more ›

Nature Reserves 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. Read more ›

Nature Reserves Kōpūrererua Valley Reserve | Tauranga Walks & Cycleways Kōpūrererua Valley Reserve is Tauranga’s only inner-city reserve and one of the city’s largest at 364 hectares. Read more ›

City Parks Kulim Park Tauranga: Waterfront Views, Playgrounds and Walks Kulim Park is a popular north-facing waterfront reserve in Ōtūmoetai, Tauranga, offering harbour views across to Matakana Island, Rangiwaea and Mauao. Read more ›

Regional Parks McLaren Falls Park Tauranga: Camping, Walks and Activities McLaren Falls Park is a 190-hectare parkland beside Lake McLaren, just ten minutes by car from Tauranga. Read more ›

City Parks Memorial Park Tauranga | Premier Harbour Park with Playgrounds Memorial Park is Tauranga's central city premier park, occupying 11 hectares of harbourside land between 11th and 7th Avenues. Read more ›

Nature Reserves Ōtanewainuku Forest | Native Bush Walks and Views near Tauranga Ōtanewainuku Forest offers visitors a rare chance to explore virgin, unlogged native forest just south of Tauranga. Read more ›

Nature Reserves Ōtūmoetai Foreshore & Matua Saltmarsh Walkways | Tauranga Ōtūmoetai 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... Read more ›

Regional Parks Pāpāmoa Hills Regional Park Tauranga: Walks, Views & Cultural Heritage Pāpāmoa Hills Cultural Heritage Regional Park offers visitors panoramic coastal views and access to significant Māori archaeological sites just outside Tauranga. Read more ›

City Parks Te Puna Quarry Park Tauranga | Free Gardens, Sculptures and Views Te Puna Quarry Park is a volunteer-run attraction in Te Puna, 12 kilometres west of Tauranga, created from a former quarry site. Read more ›

City Parks 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. Read more ›

Nature Reserves Waikareao Estuary Walkway Tauranga: 9km Loop Track Waikareao Estuary Walkway is a popular 9km loop track in central Tauranga that suits walkers and cyclists of all ages and abilities. Read more ›