Parks & Reserves in Tauranga

Regional parks, gardens and local reserves around Tauranga, and what each one has.

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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129 parks and reserves in and around Tauranga. Tap one for details and directions, or find the ones nearest you.

Map of 129 parks and reserves

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Park pins set on LINZ aerial photos (CC BY 4.0). Park land from Herenga ā Nuku Aotearoa, Outdoor Access Commission, from LINZ and DOC data (CC BY 4.0). Details from Western Bay of Plenty District Council and Tauranga City Council. Check the council or DOC page before you visit.

Park guides for Tauranga

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34 parks and reserves

City ParksCoronation Park Mount MaunganuiEvents, Location and AccessToiletsDogs on leashCoronation Park in Mount Maunganui, Tauranga: an open park for events and leisure, with its location and access details.

Nature ReservesCrown Track to Dickey's FlatDay Trip Through Karangahake Gold MinesDogs on leash1 hr one wayEasyCrown Track to Dickey's Flat: a 1 hr easy DOC walk through Karangahake gold mines to a riverside campsite. Rain closures, tunnel, dogs on leash.

Nature ReservesDaly's Clearing Loop TrackDay Trip Nīkau Forest Loop near WaikinoNo dogs4 hrHardDaly's Clearing Loop Track: a 4 hr advanced DOC loop near Waikino through nīkau groves past Daly's Clearing Hut. Route, hut, no dogs.

Nature ReservesEliza Mine Loop TrackKaimai Tramp to an Old Mine on a Historic Pack TrackNo dogs4-5 hrHardEliza Mine Loop Track: a 4–5 hr advanced DOC tramp to old mine workings near Katikati. Grade, dogs, gear and DOC status.

Nature ReservesGordon Carmichael ReserveWalkways, Wetlands & Native BirdsToiletsPlaygroundDogs off leashFind Gordon Carmichael Reserve in Tauranga: 60-hectare wetland with 2+ km of walkways, playground, native birds and more.

Nature ReservesHigh-Level Pack TrackDay Trip Tramp to Quartzville near Te ArohaNo dogs2.5 hrHardHigh-Level Pack Track: a 2 hr 30 min advanced DOC tramp near Te Aroha past mine portals and waterfalls to Quartzville. Loops, no dogs, alerts.

Nature ReservesHomunga Bay TrackDay Trip Coastal Walk North of Waihī BeachNo dogs2 hr one wayHardHomunga Bay Track: an advanced DOC coastal track north of Waihī Beach, with access from Ngatitangata Road. Safety, dogs and DOC status.

City ParksHopukiore (Mount Drury) ReserveViews, History & Family Fun40 m fallsToiletsPlaygroundHopukiore (Mount Drury) Reserve is a compact 40-metre hill in Mount Maunganui with panoramic views over Pilot Bay and the coastline.

Nature ReservesHuharua Harbour ParkHarbourside Walks and Passive RecreationHuharua Harbour Park in Te Puna offers 8.7 ha of harbourside walks, passive recreation and scenic estuary views.

Nature ReservesJohnson ReserveWelcome Bay Walking TracksPlayground40 minEasyJohnson Reserve in Welcome Bay, Tauranga has easy bush and wetland walking tracks with renewed boardwalks linking Waipuna Park. Loops of about 4 km.

Nature ReservesKaituna Wetland Loop TrackEasy Birdwatching Walk near Te PukeNo dogs1.5 hrEasyKaituna Wetland Loop Track: a 1 hr 15 min easy DOC loop near Te Puke with a waterfowl viewing hide. Directions, no dogs, hunting season.

Nature ReservesKōpūrererua Valley ReserveTauranga Walks & CyclewaysDogs on leashEasy to moderateKōpūrererua Valley Reserve in Tauranga: 364 ha of wetland, bush and farmland with a 6 km sealed walkway and cycleway, stream restoration and birdlife.

City ParksKulim ParkWaterfront Views, Playgrounds and WalksDogs on leashKulim Park in Ōtūmoetai offers harbour views, modern playgrounds, shared pathways and picnic facilities in Tauranga.

Nature ReservesLindemann Loop TrackKaimai Lookout and Kauri Dam Loop near KatikatiNo dogs5 hrHardLindemann Loop Track near Katikati: a 5 hr advanced DOC loop with Bay of Plenty views and kauri dam relics. Grade, dogs and DOC status.

Nature ReservesLow-Level Loop WaiorongomaiDay Trip Goldmining Walk near Te ArohaNo dogs2 hrEasyWaiorongomai Low-Level Loop: a 2 hr easy DOC walk near Te Aroha past goldmining relics and NZ's oldest bush tramway. Access, no dogs, alerts.

Regional ParksMcLaren Falls ParkCamping, Walks and ActivitiesNo dogsMcLaren Falls Park is a 190-hectare parkland beside Lake McLaren, just ten minutes by car from Tauranga.

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.

Nature ReservesMoturiki IslandWalk, Blowhole & ReserveNo dogs20 min returnEasyFind Moturiki Island (Leisure Island) in Tauranga: easy walk to the blowhole, rock pools, seabird colony and ocean views from Mount Maunganui Main Beach.

Nature ReservesNorth-South TrackMulti-Day Expert Tramp Along the Kaimai RangeNo dogsHardNorth-South Track: a 5–7 day expert DOC tramp along the Kaimai Range with huts and camping. Itinerary, current alerts, gear and river advice.

Nature ReservesOhauiti Reserve WalkwayEasy Tracks Near TaurangaToiletsEasyEasy 0.9 km loop through bush and grasslands in Ohauiti, Tauranga. Access, parking and flooding advice from the city council.

Nature ReservesŌtanewainuku ForestNative Bush Walks and Views near TaurangaToiletsNo dogsŌtanewainuku Forest south of Tauranga: unlogged native bush with giant rimu, kiwi and kōkako, a summit lookout track and the Whataroa Falls swimming hole.

Nature ReservesOtawa Reservoir TrackEasy Walks & Scenic ReserveToiletsHardOtawa Reservoir Track offers easy access to the Otawa Scenic Reserve near Te Puke in the western Bay of Plenty.

Nature ReservesŌtūmoetai Foreshore & Matua Saltmarsh Walkways, TaurangaPlaygroundŌtūmoetai Foreshore and Matua Saltmarsh Walkways form a popular network of paths along the peninsula in Tauranga, linking reserves, parks.

Regional ParksPāpāmoa Hills Regional ParkWalks, Views & Cultural HeritageToiletsNo dogsPāpāmoa Hills Regional Park near Tauranga: a 45 minute climb to the 224m summit trig past seven pā sites, with views across the Bay of Plenty.

Nature ReservesRapurapu Kauri TrackStream Tramp to Giant Kauri in the Kaimai RangeNo dogs1.5 hrHardRapurapu Kauri Track: a 1 hr 15 min advanced DOC tramp off SH29 with eight stream crossings to three giant kauri. Access, rain alerts, no dogs.

City ParksTe Puna Quarry ParkFree Gardens, Sculptures and ViewsDogs on leashTe Puna Quarry Park near Tauranga: a free, volunteer-run former quarry with themed gardens, outdoor artworks, ponds, a waterfall and Bay of Plenty views.

Nature ReservesTe Rereatukahia Hut TrackNorthern Kaimai Tramp to a DOC HutNo dogs3-6 hr one wayHardTe Rereatukahia Hut Track: an advanced DOC tramp near Katikati to a Kaimai hut via Tuahu Saddle. Access routes, slip alert, no dogs.

City ParksThe StrandWaterfront Reserve, Dining & SculpturesPlaygroundThe Strand is Tauranga's vibrant waterfront reserve in the heart of the CBD, offering a scenic setting for families, workers and visitors alike.

City ParksTilby Point MatuaHarbour Swimming and Water Quality at Fergusson Park, TaurangaToiletsPlaygroundBBQTilby Point at Fergusson Park, Matua: a tidal Tauranga Harbour swimming spot with a Fair LAWA grade, weekly summer testing, toilets and a playground.

City ParksTutarawānanga - Yatton ParkArboretum, Walks and Family FunToiletsPlaygroundBBQTutarawānanga Yatton Park in Parkvale, Tauranga: a nationally significant arboretum with estuary views, walks and family facilities.

Nature ReservesWaikareao Estuary Walkway9km Loop Track2 hrEasyWaikareao Estuary Walkway is a flat 9km loop in central Tauranga on boardwalks through mangroves, about 2 hours on foot, with birdlife and bike access.

Nature ReservesWaipapa Track to Waitawheta HutDay Trip Ridge Tramp from Waiorongomai SaddleNo dogs3 hrHardWaipapa Track to Waitawheta Hut: a 3 hr advanced DOC tramp from Waiorongomai Saddle near Te Aroha. Route, hut, stream crossings, no dogs.

Nature ReservesWaitawheta TramwayDay Trip Along a Historic Bush Tramway near WaihiNo dogs8 hr returnWaitawheta Tramway: an intermediate DOC walk on an old 1898 bush tramway near Waihi to Waitawheta Hut. Family option, times, rain alerts, no dogs.

Nature ReservesWaitengaue TrackOld Bush Tramway Tramp to Waitawheta HutNo dogs4 hr one wayHardWaitengaue Track: a 4 hr advanced DOC tramp from Woodland Road to Waitawheta Hut on an old bush tramway. Route, dogs and DOC status.