Tauranga
Photo: Ulrich Lange, Bochum, Germany · CC BY-SA 3.0
An extinct volcanic dome you climb for a full harbour panorama in under an hour, the country's kiwifruit industry centred in the orchards just inland, and beach towns along the Bay of Plenty with a quieter reputation than their Auckland-adjacent neighbours.
The best time to visit Tauranga is Dec–Feb, when typical daytime highs reach about 15°C (58°F).
Best time to go
Dec–Feb
Budget on the ground
$$ · mid-range
Nearest airport
TRG
Good for
an unhurried pace
sunshine and salt water
landscape doing the heavy lifting
eating extremely well
In season
Typical daytime highs
Mar–May19°C67°F
Jun–Aug15°C58°F
Sep–Nov18°C64°F
Dec–Feb23°C73°F
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