Tauranga Walks

Exploring & Walking throughout Tauranga

Tauranga’s walking tracks cover most types of terrain within a short drive of the city: coastal loops, bush tracks, waterfall walks, estuary trails, and summit climbs. Mauao Base Track and the Summit Track are the most iconic, giving 360-degree views over the harbour, coast, and Kaimai Range. Papamoa Hills offers longer summit routes, Kaiate Falls and McLaren Falls combine bush and water, and The Strand gives an easy waterfront walk close to town. This page covers walking tracks across Tauranga and the wider Bay of Plenty.

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Bush Walks Aongatete Walking Tracks Tauranga: Bush Walks & Swimming Holes Aongatete 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... Read more ›

Wetland Walks Gordon Carmichael Reserve Tauranga: Walkways, Wetlands & Native Birds Gordon Carmichael Reserve is a 60-hectare stormwater reserve in Tauranga that provides excellent walking and cycling links between the suburbs of Bethlehem and Brookfield. Read more ›

Coastal Walks 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 ›

Coastal Walks Huharua Harbour Park Tauranga: Harbourside Walks and Passive Recreation Huharua Harbour Park is a sub-regional park at the end of Plummers Point Road in Te Puna, offering scenic harbourside walks and passive recreation opportunities... Read more ›

Reserve Walks 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 ›

River Walks Kaiate Falls Tauranga: Track, Waterfalls and Reserve (under 100 chars) Kaiate Falls, also known as Te Rerekawau Falls, is a scenic reserve featuring a series of cascades and waterfalls on the Kaiate Stream near... Read more ›

River Walks 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 ›

Coastal Walks Mauao Walking Tracks Tauranga: Base and Summit (Closed) Mauao (Mount Maunganui) is an iconic volcanic cone in Tauranga offering popular walking tracks around its base and to the summit. Read more ›

River Walks 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 ›

Scenic Views Minden Lookout Tauranga: Panoramic Views from Te Puna (under 100 chars) Minden Lookout is a popular scenic viewpoint in Te Puna, offering panoramic views across Tauranga and the Western Bay of Plenty coastline. Read more ›

Coastal Walks Moturiki Island Tauranga: Walk, Blowhole & Reserve Moturiki Island, also known as Leisure Island, lies just off Mount Maunganui Main Beach in Tauranga and connects to the mainland by a man-made... Read more ›

Coastal Walks Mount Maunganui Main Beach Tauranga: Swimming Surfing and Walks Mount Maunganui Main Beach lies on the ocean side of the Mount Maunganui peninsula in Tauranga, within the Bay of Plenty region of New Zealand's... Read more ›

Bush Walks Ngamuwahine Track Tauranga: Kaimai Bush Walk and Trout Stream Ngamuwahine Track offers a rewarding bush walk in the Kaimai Mamaku Conservation Park on the northern slopes of the Kaimai Ranges. Read more ›

Reserve Walks Ohauiti Reserve Walkway | Easy Tracks Near Tauranga Ohauiti Reserve Walkway offers a peaceful escape through bush, flood plains and open grasslands in a semi-rural suburb of Tauranga. Read more ›

Coastal Walks Omanu Beach Tauranga: Family Swimming and Surf Club Omanu Beach is a popular family beach in the suburb of Omanu, Tauranga. Read more ›

Coastal Walks Ōmokoroa Peninsula Tauranga: Walks, History and Coastal Living Ōmokoroa Peninsula sits in the Western Bay of Plenty District on a long finger of land extending into Tauranga Harbour toward Matakana Island. Read more ›

Bush Walks 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 ›

Bush Walks Otawa Reservoir Track Tauranga: Easy Walks & Scenic Reserve Otawa Reservoir Track offers easy access to the Otawa Scenic Reserve near Te Puke in the western Bay of Plenty. Read more ›

Estuary Walks 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 ›

Coastal Walks Pāpāmoa Beach Tauranga: Long Sandy Beach for Swimming, Surfing and Fishing Pāpāmoa Beach is a long stretch of white sand beach in Tauranga that attracts locals and visitors for swimming, surfing, fishing and relaxed beach days. Read more ›

Summit Tracks 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 ›

Reserve Walks Papamoa Reserve Walkways Tauranga | Te Ara o Wairākei Paths Papamoa Reserve Walkways form a network of shared paths along the Te Ara o Wairākei stream corridor in the Pāpāmoa suburb of Tauranga. Read more ›

Coastal Walks Pilot Bay Beach Tauranga | Calm Harbour Swimming at Mount Maunganui Pilot Bay Beach, also known as Waikorire, is a sheltered harbourside beach at the base of Mauao (Mount Maunganui) in Tauranga. Read more ›

River Walks Poripori Waterhole Tauranga | Freshwater Swimming on Wairoa River Poripori Waterhole is a popular freshwater swimming spot on the Wairoa River in the Lower Kaimai area near Tauranga. Read more ›

Reserve Walks 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 ›

River Walks Te Rere o Ōmanawa | Omanawa Falls Tauranga Walking Tracks Te Rere o Ōmanawa (Ōmanawa Falls) is a scenic waterfall and reserve in the Ōmanawa Valley, approximately 30 minutes' drive from Tauranga. Read more ›

Reserve Walks The Lakes Walkways Tauranga: 20km Paths Around Lakes and Parks The Lakes Walkways form a network of paths through a residential development in Tauranga built around man-made parks and lakes. Read more ›

Coastal Walks The Strand Tauranga: Waterfront Reserve, Dining & Sculptures The Strand is Tauranga's vibrant waterfront reserve in the heart of the CBD, offering a scenic setting for families, workers and visitors alike. Read more ›

Bush Walks Tuahu Kauri Track | Kaimai Ranges Walk to Ancient Tree Tuahu Kauri sits within Kaimai Mamaku Conservation Park in the Kaimai Ranges, offering visitors a chance to see a mature kauri tree via a short... Read more ›

Reserve Walks 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 ›

Estuary Walks 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 ›

Estuary Walks Waimapu Estuary Walkway Tauranga | Scenic Estuary Loop The Waimapu Estuary Walkway offers a pleasant loop option for walkers and cyclists exploring the edges of the Waimapu Estuary in Tauranga. Read more ›

River Walks Wairere Falls Track Tauranga: Hike to North Island's Highest Waterfall Wairere Falls is the highest waterfall in New Zealand's North Island at 153 metres. Read more ›