2 days in Tauranga Itinerary

The largest city in the Bay of Plenty, Tauranga features extensive sandy beaches, well-maintained hiking paths, and a good range of accommodations.

Start off your visit on the 20th (Fri): trek along Mount Maunganui Base Track, hike along Mount Maunganui Summit Track, then stroll through Mt Maunganui Main Beach, and finally admire the sheer force of McLaren Falls Park. Keep things going the next day: see the world from above with a helicopter tour, then make a trip to Hobbiton Movie Set, and then kick your exploration up a notch at some of the top local zipline courses and adventure parks.

For reviews, traveler tips, more things to do, and other tourist information, read our Tauranga sightseeing planner.

If you are flying in from Australia, the closest major aiports are Auckland International Airport and Hamilton International Airport. In March, daytime highs in Tauranga are 26°C, while nighttime lows are 18°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 21st (Sat) to allow enough time to travel back home.