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In Māori, Tauranga means 'Resting Place for Canoes' and some believe it to be the place Polynesians first arrived in New Zealand.

Surfing in the Bay of Plenty, New ZealandIt sits on the beautiful Bay of Plenty and enjoys a temperate, sunny climate, a thriving economy and is the kiwi growing capital of New Zealand.

Although the town itself offers few tourist attractions it is close to some good surfing and white sand beaches, and you will find the popular Mount Maunganui just across the inlet.

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Map of Tauranga

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    Just as your trip is individual to you, so is the price. All the itineraries on our website are just ideas, there to inspire, and we show prices to give you an indication of costs as you’re planning. You can read how we calculate our prices and what they include on our pricing page.