5 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.

Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Tauranga: Rotorua (Te Puia, Zipline, &more) and Huka Falls Walkway (in Taupo). Spend the 11th (Fri) observing fascinating marine mammals with Bay Explorer Island & Wildlife Cruise. Plan for a day of cool, family-friendly fun on the 13th (Sun) at Waimarino Adventure Park. And it doesn't end there: trek along Mount Maunganui Summit Track, walk around McLaren Falls Park, enjoy the sand and surf at Mt Maunganui Main Beach, and stroll through Mount Maunganui Base Track.

To see reviews, more things to do, where to stay, and more tourist information, you can read our Tauranga tour itinerary planner.

Expect a daytime high around 25°C in December, and nighttime lows around 17°C.