Tauranga

Tauranga is the populist city in the Bay of Plenty region located in the North Island of New Zealand. The name Tauranga is a Maori name having the meaning of safe anchorage or resting place. The earliest known settlers were Maori who arrived in Tauranga from the Mataatua waka (canoe).

This region is 45mins (64kms) from Rotorua.

Best Season:January, February, March, April, May, September, October, November, December
Popular Location: Tauranga, Te Puke, Whakaahua, Comvita, Moturiki island, Mount Maunganui, Waitomo