Tauranga and Western Bay Highlights
4 days
Day 1:
Begin your journey on the water with Bay Explorer, exploring the coastline and reconnecting with the moana. Return to shore for a relaxed stroll along Tauranga’s waterfront, followed by a visit to Tauranga Art Gallery*. In the evening, enjoy dinner at one of Tauranga’s vibrant central-city restaurants.
Day 2:
Immerse yourself in cultural storytelling with Mana Māori Experiences, gaining insight into the history and traditions of the region. Enjoy lunch at Izakai, before continuing your culinary journey with an afternoon cookout feast in Maketū with Muirs Tours.
Day 3:
Visit Te Rere o Ōmanawa*, where dramatic natural beauty meets rich cultural narrative. Continue to Katikati for an orchard tour and tastings with Avocado Tours, before finishing the day with a serene evening paddle on a glowworm kayak tour with Waimarino.
Day 4:
Take to the waves with a surf lesson at Mount Maunganui beach with Hibiscus Surf School, then browse the Mount Mainstreet shopping precinct. For those seeking a final flourish, choose between a thrill-seeking skydive over Mount Maunganui or a scenic flight with Skydive Tauranga.
Relaxation and Wellness
3 days
Day 1:
Visit Te Rere o Ōmanawa*, where dramatic natural beauty and powerful storytelling create a deeply grounding experience. Continue your nature immersion at McLaren Falls Park*, enjoying gentle lakeside walks and native bush. As evening falls, drift beneath a canopy of glowworms on a magical kayak tour with Waimarino.
Day 2:
Recharge, relax and reconnect at Hauora Sanctuary*, embracing stillness and holistic wellbeing. Continue the restorative theme with a soothing soak at Fernland Spa*, allowing the mineral waters to melt away any remaining tension.
Day 3:
Begin your morning with a warm drink and nourishing plant-based breakfast treat at Vitality Kitchen*, before heading out onto the moana with Dolphin Seafaris for a calming wildlife encounter. Conclude your escape with an afternoon sauna session at The Sauna Project, overlooking the harbour — the perfect way to complete your wellness journey.
Culture and Kai
4 days
Day 1:
Begin in Katikati with an orchard tour and tastings alongside Avocado Tours, gaining insight into one of the region’s signature crops. As evening falls, glide beneath the stars on a serene paddle and glowworm experience with Waimarino.
Day 2:
Start your day with a sunrise walk along Mount Maunganui Beach, soaking in the fresh coastal air. Continue your connection to the moana with a waka ama experience with Mauao Adventures, before enjoying lunch at one of the award-winning eateries along Mount Mainstreet.
Day 3:
Discover the stories of Tauranga Moana on a cultural hīkoi through downtown Tauranga with Mana Māori Experiences. Deepen the creative immersion with a visit to Tauranga Art Gallery*, then conclude the day with dinner at one of Tauranga’s acclaimed restaurants.
Day 4:
Explore the region’s rich horticultural heritage with Kiwifruit Country Tours. Stop at Trufflewood* to learn about the art of truffle hunting, before heading to Maketū for an immersive cultural and culinary experience with Muirs Tours.
Outdoor Adventurer
4 DAYS
Day 1:
Kick off your adventure by getting up close with marine wildlife, swimming with dolphins alongside the expert team at Dolphin Seafaris. Continue the thrill from above with a breathtaking scenic flight over the Bay of Plenty with Adventure Helicopters, taking in the region’s coastline, harbour and hinterland from the sky.
Day 2:
Take to the waves with a surf lesson at Mount Maunganui beach with Hibiscus Surf School, before dialling up the adrenaline with a tandem jump over the coastline with Skydive Tauranga.
Day 3:
Explore the coastline in style with a scenic ride aboard V8 Trike Tours, then tackle the rapids with the high-energy whitewater experience offered by Riverbug.nz
Day 4:
Spend the morning on the water with a fishing and/or diving adventure with Muirs Tours, before finishing your Bay of Plenty experience with a once-in-a-lifetime ‘Top Gun’ jet flight with Fighter Jets NZ — the ultimate high-octane finale.
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