Tauranga Travel Guide
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About Tauranga
Tauranga is the main urban centre for the Bay of Plenty region. It is 85 km north of the tourist town of Rotorua. Located at the head of Tauranga harbour, the city is blessed with great beaches coupled with a sunny and warm climate. Tauranga aptly translates as 'sheltered anchorage'.
The scenic nearby town of Mount Maunganui is connected to Tauranga by a bridge and is more or less considerd part of Tauranga today. Mount Maunganui has has great beaches, cafes, and a spectacular walk to the top of the mountain which provides stunning views of the city and coastline below.
Attractions
Tauranga and Mount Maunganui are both a favourite holiday spot for Kiwis and they are also a popular place to retire. There is no secret as to why, with hundreds of kilometres of coastline dotted with idyliic beaches like: Main Beach, Papamoa Beach, Pilot Bay, Tay Street, and Waihi Beach.
Tauranga is also located next to the scenic Coromandel Peninsula itself a place of beautiful sandy beaches and beautiful native forests. Further inland from Tauranga is the tourist town of Rotorua which is world famous for volcanic attractions.
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