| Bordered by the lush Kaimai-Mamaku mountain range and resting south of the Coromandel peninsula on the east coast of New Zealand’s North Island, Tauranga is a place of beautiful harbours, wild surf beaches and a tranquil lifestyle. Everything you need for a perfect holiday break can be found here - sun, sand, sea and numerous places to eat, shop, party, entertain and recover. Located at the entrance to one of the largest natural harbours in New Zealand and nestled beside a dormant volcanic cone, the towns of Tauranga and Mount Maunganui are home to the country’s biggest export port, Port of Tauranga. Two large marinas hold over a thousand yachts and launches with many charter boat operators taking keen game fishers out to the internationally renowned Bay of Plenty deep sea fishing waters and scuba diving is enjoyed by many.
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The harbour hosts many cruise ship visits each summer, boasts extensive marinas and is popular with windsurfers, jet skiers and all those who love to spend their leisure time on the water. Thousands of tourists flock to Tauranga and Mt Maunganui each summer for its cosmopolitan lifestyle, first-rate cuisine, excellent local wines and stunning beaches. When selecting accommodation, this city has a variety to choose from - boutique hotels motels, beach bachs and backpackers lodges. The Bay of Plenty’s temperate climate, ideal for growing kiwi fruit, avocados and sub-tropical fruits, attracts visitors all year round.
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