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Tauranga is the major city of the western Bay of Plenty on the east coast
of the North Island of New Zealand. It is 105 km east of Hamilton and 85 km
north of Rotorua.
Tauranga is located at the head of a large harbour which extends along the
western Bay of Plenty, and is protected by Matakana Island. The town and headland
of Mount Maunganui stand at the entrance to the harbour, five kilometres north
of Tauranga. "The Mount", as it is known, is often regarded as a
satellite town of Tauranga.
The Mount is a firm favourite with holiday makers and others wishing to retire. It has many activities and its hot salt water pools at the end of Pilot Bay provides an excellent opportunity to unwind and relax before travelling further afield.
The name Tauranga comes from Maori, it roughly translates to "a sheltered anchorage".
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