Activities aplenty. Tauranga is situated on a stunning stretch of coastline and benefits both from the scenery and the friendly New Zealand atmosphere. But while you could easily spend all day lying on beaches or people-watching in the charismatic streets, you won't want to. The reason for this is that the city is a sporting and activity haven, with a plethora of things to do including clay pigeon shooting, windsurfing, speedboat racing, horse racing, mountain biking and much more besides. While you'll want to make the most of such a treasure trove of things to do, it's worth noting that there is plenty of local culture to take advantage of as well. Discover the indigenous Maori culture through a selection of tours - these people were among the first to make New Zealand their home and they are fascinating. No matter what you choose to do, you'll be happy you decided to visit Tauranga during your cruising experience.
Activities aplenty. Tauranga is situated on a stunning stretch of coastline and benefits both from the scenery and the friendly New Zealand atmosphere. But while you could easily spend all day lying on beaches or people-watching in the charismatic streets, you won't want to. The reason for this is that the city is a sporting and activity haven, with a plethora of things to do including clay pigeon shooting, windsurfing, speedboat racing, horse racing, mountain biking and much more besides. While you'll want to make the most of such a treasure trove of things to do, it's worth noting that there is plenty of local culture to take advantage of as well. Discover the indigenous Maori culture through a selection of tours - these people were among the first to make New Zealand their home and they are fascinating. No matter what you choose to do, you'll be happy you decided to visit Tauranga during your cruising experience.
