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Tauranga ( Māori pronunciation: [ˈtaʉɾaŋa]) [3] [4] is a coastal city in the Bay of Plenty Region and the fifth-most populous city of New Zealand, with an urban population of 161,800 (June 2023) [2], or roughly 3% of the national population.
Tauranga is the largest city in the Bay of Plenty and one of the fastest growing population centres in the country. Central to Auckland, Rotorua and Hamilton, and just a 15 minute drive from one of New Zealand's most popular beach towns, Mount Maunganui.
Tauranga is the main hub of the Bay of Plenty region, making it a great base for quick road trips to some of the region’s hidden gems and must-see attractions. Within 30 minutes drive, you can be marvelling at waterfalls, kayaking under glowworms, hiking in the hills, doing a treetop obstacle course and much more!
The lush parks and golden beaches of Tauranga make it a popular destination for outdoorsy folks and watersports lovers. Here on New Zealand’s North Island, you’ll find a variety of opportunities for surfing, white water rafting, kiteboarding, hiking and golfing.
Experience an epic 1 minute freefall with a jump from 15,000 feet. Discover the beauty of Tauranga and some of the best views in New Zealand. Enjoy spectacular views of New Zealand's best beaches, Mount Ruapehu, White Island, and Lake Rotorua.
Sprawling along the coast and picturesque waterways of the Bay of Plenty, Tauranga is one of New Zealand’s fastest-growing cities, rich in history, culture and stunning natural attractions.
Located on New Zealand’s North Island, the harbour-side city of Tauranga is one of New Zealand’s fastest-growing cities. With a population of over 136,000, it is the largest populous city in the coastal Bay of Plenty region.
Discover new things to do in Tauranga or explore the coast of the Bay of Plenty to find adventurous, cultural or family-friendly activities.
Tauranga (population 158,000) is a city 105 km east of Hamilton and 85 km north of Rotorua in the western Bay of Plenty on the east coast of the North Island of New Zealand. It is the largest city in the Bay of Plenty and the fifth largest in the country.
Tauranga (pronounced 'toe-run-gah') has been booming since the 1990s and in 2017 it leapfrogged Dunedin to become NZ's fifth-biggest city. It's especially popular with retirees cashing up from Auckland's hyperkinetic real-estate market, along with young families who can no longer afford to buy there. 01 / Attractions.
