Art & Culture Adventures

St George’s Anglican Church sits where the Battle of Gate Pā took place. We offer talks and tours on The Battle to interested groups. These are tailored for people of all ages from school to adult groups.

Learn about authentic Māori culture during a day tour of Whakarewarewa, a living Māori village located in Rotorua’s famous geothermal valley.

Baycourt Community & Arts Centre is the premier performing arts facility in Tauranga and is committed to exposing our audiences and community to a broad range of professional and grass roots arts, entertainment and event experiences.

Te Puna Quarry Park is a magical place of special beauty with walkways, panoramic views, native & exotic trees, specialised gardens, ponds, sculptures, butterfly house, picnic lawns, seats, shelters and fun things to do for children. Moderate fitness required as there are several steep paths. Quarry Park is a public park, open every day all day-light hours. It is managed entirely by volunteers. Admission is free - donations very welcome via Give-A-Little or online. Dogs are allowed on the lead.

During your travels through the Bay of Plenty and in particular Mount Maunganui, visit the Classic Flyers Historic Aviation Museum for an attraction to visit that combines a unique historic aviation museum with a first class cafe & bar.

If you love great coffee, creative art, retro clothing, artisan homewares, vinyl records or local stories, then there’s lots for you to explore at The Historic Village. 

Katikati's Western Bay Museum brings to life the pioneering spirit of tangata whenua and settlers who built the Western Bay by telling their stories through fascinating collections, interactive experiences and beautifully curated exhibitions.

Set in the heart of Tauranga, The Elms | Te Papa is one of Aotearoa New Zealand's oldest heritage sites. It is best known for its iconic Mission House and award-winning heritage gardens. The sites rich history dates to pre-European times.