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Tauranga

Highlights

From Pāua Patties To Te Matuku Oysters: These Dining Experiences Are Worth The Journey

Embark on a sensory journey across Aotearoa’s culinary map—connecting the dots between region, producer, and restaurant. It’s not just where to eat, but why it matters and sharing a kōrero with those turning local treasures into global experiences.

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What's On

Auckland’s Hottest New Year’s Eve Events To Ring In 2026

2025 is almost history. Only one question remains—where will you be when the new year dawns?

Things To Do

The Best Things To Do In Tauranga

The Bay of Plenty boasts some of the best sun, sea and sand that New Zealand has to offer. Tucked away along the coveted coastline is Tauranga, home to the iconic Mauao volcano and dreamy Mount Maunganui beach. Affectionately termed “the Mount” by locals, this seaside gem offers watersports for the adventurous, festivals for the free-spirited and mouth-watering eats for the foodies.

Rest Of The Best

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What's On

20 Ways To Show Your Support For Breast Cancer Awareness This October

It’s not too late to rally the troops, or just yourself, to raise a bit of cashola for this totally worthy and far-too-close-to-home cause.

A stunning view over Ohiwa Beach Holiday park, one of the best camping grounds near Tauranga.

Local Escapes

7 Of The Best Camping Grounds In And Around Tauranga

From turquoise-hued waters to secluded beaches and lakes where you can try your luck at fishing, here are our picks of the best camping spots in Tauranga and the surrounding areas. Don’t forget your tent and sunscreen—jandals optional.

Local Escapes

Epic North Island Experiences You Need To Tick Off

With summer on the horizon, there's never been a better time for us to explore our beautiful country. We've put together a list of well-known (and a few more secret) spots around the North Island you need to check out to make the most of the season.

An aerial view of the Waitangi holiday park in the Bay Of Islands.

Local Escapes

10 Of The Best Camping Grounds Within Driving Distance Of Auckland

Load up the roadie snacks and delve into the best camping spots within driving distance from Auckland to add your hit list this summer and beyond.

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Pets

9 Of The Most Dog-Friendly Beaches Across Aotearoa

Picture the perfect day with your pup and we bet it includes a trip to the beach.

Things To Do

6 Fun Ways To Embrace Rugby World Cup When You’re Not A Fanatic

So if you don’t know your drop kick from your dropout, don’t worry, you can still get some skin in the game.

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Beauty

6 Of The Best Hairdressers In Tauranga And Where To Find Them

Nothing beats the feeling of walking out of a salon with a fresh new ‘do and floating down the road with your confidence at a 10.

Two people hugging at a music festival surrounded by trees.

Markets & Food Events

Sweet Outdoor Events Because Summer’s Far From Over

Together with Lipton Ice Tea, we're serving up seven of the best outdoor events, festivals and things to do in New Zealand over March and April.

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Things To Do

The Best Halloween Costume Ideas For 2022 That Are Actually Good

Double double toil and trouble, fire burn and cauldron bubble. The most frightful night of the year approaches—it’s time to get spooky with these actually good Halloween costume ideas.

Features

Find Out The Latest News On The COVID Traffic Light System In NZ

Stay up to date with our live list of the latest updates of restrictions around Auckland and New Zealand.

Fitness

11 At Home Workouts From Top Local Personal Trainers To Try This Lockdown

From live yoga and pilates-inspired workouts, to world-renowned Les Mills classes, getting fit at home has never been easier (or more accessible). So chuck on your trainers, clear a space in your living room or head to the driveway, and get moving.

Everybody Eats Founder Nick Loosley On His Mission To End Food Poverty In NZ

Realising this gap between food waste and food insecurity, Nick Loosley founded Everybody Eats - a locally-based, not-for-profit with a mission to reduce food waste, food poverty and social isolation in New Zealand. With Everybody Eats scaling across NZ, we caught up with Nick to find out more about their origins, their mission, and hear about their new Goodie Box initiative.

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What's On

Banff Mountain Film Festival Is Coming To A Screen Near You So Get Ready For The Adrenalin Rush

Adventure enthusiasts, unite! Banff Mountain Film Festival is just around the corner and it’s packed with enough jaw-dropping moments to set even the most adrenaline junkie of hearts a flutter.

Features

Recycle Boutique Has Gone Online So You Can Now Scout That Coveted Piece From Home

Time to let op-shop fever set in. Whether you could easily lose a day browsing pre-loved goodies, or you’ve come across some of the harrowing stats about the clothing industry, there’s no denying the demand for second-hand clothes is growing.

Close Up ON Haagen Dazs Salted Caramel Ice Cream

Things To Do

Get Nostalgic, An Adults-Only Ice Cream Truck Is Making The Rounds After Dark

Ready your spoons and don your stretchy pants because an adults-only ice cream truck is going on tour—and it could be stopping at your doorstep.

The enticing Blue Lake in Nelson looks absolutely pristine.

New Zealand

8 Stunning New Zealand Lakes You Need To Visit At Least Once

Whether it’s the reflection lakes of Wanaka or the emerald green waters that crater the Tongariro Crossing, Aotearoa is home to some amazing bodies of water.

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Tauranga

6 Of The Best Ice Cream Joints In Mount Maunganui You Need To Scoop Your Way Around

Lucky for you ice cream lovers, the locals in Mount Maunganui and Tauranga sure know how to create delicious ice cream in every flavour under the sun. Freshly made waffle cones, whipped cream and chocolate sauce, optional. Here are our picks of the best ice cream shops in The Mount and Tauranga.

A view of Mauao and Main Beach as people go up and down the steps to the summit on a fine summer's day.

Tauranga

Tauranga

Highlights

From Pāua Patties To Te Matuku Oysters: These Dining Experiences Are Worth The Journey

Auckland’s Hottest New Year’s Eve Events To Ring In 2026

The Best Things To Do In Tauranga

Rest Of The Best

20 Ways To Show Your Support For Breast Cancer Awareness This October

7 Of The Best Camping Grounds In And Around Tauranga

Epic North Island Experiences You Need To Tick Off

10 Of The Best Camping Grounds Within Driving Distance Of Auckland

9 Of The Most Dog-Friendly Beaches Across Aotearoa

6 Fun Ways To Embrace Rugby World Cup When You’re Not A Fanatic

6 Of The Best Hairdressers In Tauranga And Where To Find Them

Sweet Outdoor Events Because Summer’s Far From Over

The Best Halloween Costume Ideas For 2022 That Are Actually Good

Find Out The Latest News On The COVID Traffic Light System In NZ

11 At Home Workouts From Top Local Personal Trainers To Try This Lockdown

Everybody Eats Founder Nick Loosley On His Mission To End Food Poverty In NZ

Banff Mountain Film Festival Is Coming To A Screen Near You So Get Ready For The Adrenalin Rush

Recycle Boutique Has Gone Online So You Can Now Scout That Coveted Piece From Home

Get Nostalgic, An Adults-Only Ice Cream Truck Is Making The Rounds After Dark

8 Stunning New Zealand Lakes You Need To Visit At Least Once

6 Of The Best Ice Cream Joints In Mount Maunganui You Need To Scoop Your Way Around

9 Of The Best Running Tracks In Tauranga And The Mount To Help You Work Up A Sweat

Fill Up On Gas, Here Are The 5 Most Scenic Drives In The Bay Of Plenty

Cast A Line At The Best Fishing Spots In Tauranga And The Mount