Tauranga Travel Guide
New Zealand
Tauranga is a coastal city in New Zealand’s Bay of Plenty, with a population of 110,338. It sits on the North Island and is centred around Tauranga Harbour, with beaches extending along the nearby coastline.
Travellers can fly into Tauranga City Airport, which serves the city. The closest named beach is Otūmoetai Beach, 4.2 kilometres away, while Omanu Beach is 6.1 kilometres away and Pāpāmoa Beach is 14.5 kilometres away. Further options include Newdicks Beach, Ocean Beach and Pukehina Beach.
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Know before you go
Pays in NZD
Plug type Type I (UK adapter needed)
Emergency 111
Dial code +64
Tipping: Tipping is not customary in New Zealand, and service staff are generally paid a living wage. It is not expected, but a small gesture for exceptional service is always appreciated.
Best time to visit Tauranga
Jan
22°18Feb
23°14Mar
21°8Apr
19°16May
16°12Jun
15°12Jul
14°11Aug
14°11Sep
16°12Oct
18°14Nov
20°14Dec
22°13Average daily maximums with rainy days per month, from the last three years of weather history.
Beaches near Tauranga
Otūmoetai Beach
4.2 km away
Omanu Beach
6.1 km away
Te Puna Beach
8.2 km away
Pāpāmoa Beach
14.5 km away
Newdicks Beach
27.8 km away
Ocean Beach
29.6 km away
Pukehina Beach
31.2 km away
Things to do in Tauranga
Bay Oval
cricket ground
4.5 km
Tauranga Art Gallery
art gallery
0.6 km
Queen Elizabeth Youth Centre
stadium arena
1.3 km
Kulim Park playground
park
2.9 km
Blake Park
park
4.6 km
Restore Church
christian place of worship
0.2 km
Event Cinemas Tauranga Central
movie theater
0.3 km
Holy Trinity Tauranga
christian place of worship
0.4 km
Getting there
Tauranga City Airport · 3.4 km
Frequently asked Questions
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