Tauranga

Tauranga is the sixth largest city in New Zealand with a population of approximately 90,000 people. The climate in Tauranga is sub-tropical and it is one of the sunniest cities in New Zealand. The region is renowned for it's subtropical orchards with kiwi fruit, avocados and citrus. The stunning beaches and subtropical rain forests make it one of New Zealand's most popular tourist destinations.

Tauranga and the nearby beach resort of Mt Maunganui boast a wide variety of tourist activities in one compact and stunning location. Mount Maunganui is a very popular and beautiful beach area. Activities in Tauranga and Mount Maunganui include parasailing, abseiling, surfing, organized game fishing, sea kayaking, windsurfing, sailing, rocket bungy, and scenic flights over the still active and erupting White Island volcano, which lies a short distance offshore.