Welcome to another edition of on the beaten track, our blog series where we cover some of the best spots to explore ion the way to Tauranga. In this edition we are heading slightly of the highway to a couple of our favourite hidden beaches. Just a simple fifteen minute divert near Waihi beach is […]
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What’s On: Tauranga in January
The New Year is upon us, and there is no debate that January is always a jam-packed month filled with some of the best and biggest events of the year. With summer comes live music, festivals, outdoor sports, the races, and comedy and it’s all on this month! Here’s what’s on in Tauranga this month: […]
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What’s on in Tauranga: December
As we near the end of the year (can you believe it?) everyone begins wrapping things up and getting prepared to unwind and go on holiday. And if you have made plans to come to stay with us and prop yourself by the clear waters and warm sun then you’re going to want to educate […]
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The best Summer Pop-Ups and Gigs Happening This Summer
It’s no lie that Tauranga comes alive in the summer! With our golden beaches, sun-soaked waters and stretching land is the perfect spot for some of the country’s best gigs, performers and unique pop-ups! And 2019 will be no different, we will be seeing in the new year with some local favorites returning, one of […]
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Day Trip Tips: Exploring the Magic of Hobbiton
If you are visiting from overseas there’s a good chance you have already heard about this experience. Hobbiton is a must-visit experience for those who are visiting the country for the first time and especially for those who are a fan of the Lord of the Rings franchise. These guided tours take you through a real wonderland […]
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What’s On Tauranga: Events in the Bay of Plenty in November
November is a great time of year, summer is almost in full effect, the sky is lit up with fireworks, the water is getting warmer. It’s a month until Christmas and that means there are events coming left, right and centre. To help you figure out what to do this month, we have sprawled through […]
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Must-Do Events October
As the weather begins to warm up, the city begins to come alive again, which always brings with it more events and things to do, and as always we have you covered with a handy guide to what’s coming our way in the coming month so you can start making some plans: Bay Salsa Festival […]
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On the Beaten Track: Te Aroha
Welcome to another edition of On the beaten track, where we discover some small hidden towns that are worthwhile to stop into on your way to visiting us in Tauranga! When traveling from Hamilton over to the fresh blue waters of Tauranga it is easy to bypass this little town with character, in fact, Jacinta […]
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On The Beaten Track: Omokoroa
Just before entering Tauranga if you are heading down southward you will pass Omokoroa, and passing by would be a huge mistake, as this small settlement by the beach has a big community spirit and a lot to offer! Omokoroa began as a small holiday destination before growing into the larger community it is today, […]
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Day Trip Destinations: Te Wairoa – The buried Village
One of New Zealand’s most popular historical tourist attractions has been owned and operated for over eighty years by the same family. Te Wairoa has been given the name of the buried village as it has encapsulated one of the most horrific natural disasters in New Zealand’s history. Te Wairoa was a Maori and European […]
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