Things to Do This Weekend in Tauranga

Everything to see and do in Tauranga.

Your weekly guide to the best things to do this weekend in Tauranga: what’s on, where to go and where to eat. Fine weather is on the cards, so it’s a good weekend to get outdoors. Here’s the plan for Friday 9 to Sunday 11 October.

This weekend’s weather

What’s on this weekend

SUN11
The Little Big Markets · Maunganui Road ReserveMarkets
Maunganui Road Reserve, Mt MaunganuiWeekly Sunday market at Maunganui Road Reserve, starting at 9:00am.

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Things to do this weekend

Weather-matched things to do this weekend in Tauranga: fine weather is on the cards, so we’ve leaned towards the coast, walks and parks.

Walk

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.

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Walk

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...

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Walk

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...

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Beach

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...

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Walk

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.

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Park

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.

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Walk

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...

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Park

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.

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Sunrise and sunset this weekend

Tauranga sunrise & sunset times, updated automatically, with today’s daylight, golden hours and a 7-day forecast.

Sunrise
06:34
Sunset
19:29
Daylight
12h 54m
12 am6 amnoon6 pm12 am
First light
06:09
Golden hr am
06:34–07:00
Solar noon
13:02
Golden hr pm
19:04–19:29
Last light
19:54
This week: Daylight is getting longer by about 2 minutes a day this week.

Sunrise and sunset times for Tauranga are calculated from the city’s location and update automatically each day. Knowing the exact times helps with planning sunrise walks, photography, fishing, tramping and getting home before dark. The daylight bar and table above show today’s first light, sunrise, solar noon, sunset and last light, plus the times for the week ahead. All times are New Zealand local time for a flat horizon, so hills or tall buildings can delay sunrise or bring sunset a little earlier.

Day Sunrise Sunset Daylight
Today · Mon 12 Oct 06:34 19:29 12h 54m
Tue 13 Oct 06:33 19:30 12h 56m (+2 min)
Wed 14 Oct 06:32 19:31 12h 59m (+2 min)
Thu 15 Oct 06:30 19:32 13h 01m (+2 min)
Fri 16 Oct 06:29 19:33 13h 04m (+2 min)
Sat 17 Oct 06:27 19:34 13h 06m (+2 min)
Sun 18 Oct 06:26 19:35 13h 08m (+2 min)
Sunrise, sunset and twilight times are calculated for Tauranga using standard astronomical formulae. Times are New Zealand local time for a flat, unobstructed horizon and are approximate.

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Frequently asked questions

What is there to do this weekend in Tauranga?

This weekend in Tauranga you can pick from weather-matched things to do, the events on this weekend, and the best spots to eat, all rounded up on this page and updated live from the forecast.

What’s on this weekend in Tauranga?

The “What’s on this weekend” section above lists this weekend’s events in Tauranga, concerts, markets, theatre and more, each with its date and venue.

What can I do this weekend in Tauranga if it’s raining?

On wet weekends we lean the picks towards indoor options in Tauranga such as museums, galleries and covered attractions. The weather block at the top shows the weekend forecast so you can plan around it.

Are there markets this weekend in Tauranga?

Any markets running this weekend in Tauranga show up in the events section above, tagged so they’re easy to find alongside the weekend’s other happenings.

Are there free things to do this weekend in Tauranga?

Often, yes. Many of Tauranga’s museums, galleries, parks and markets are free to enter, and the free picks are highlighted in each weekend’s round-up.

What can families do this weekend in Tauranga?

For families this weekend, look to Tauranga’s playgrounds, beaches and daytime community events, and the weekend picks call out the family-friendly options.

How often is the Tauranga weekend guide updated?

Every Friday morning. We rebuild the guide each week for the coming Friday to Sunday, with the latest events, weather-matched things to do, and current picks for eating out.