Tauranga travel guide
Tauranga Tourism | Tauranga Guide
You're Going to Love Tauranga
With a population of 110.338, Tauranga is the largest city in Bay of Plenty, New Zealand by the number of inhabitants. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. Tauranga deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.
When to visit Tauranga
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Tauranga in January, when the average temperature is 19 °C, and the highest can go up to 24 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is June, when it can get as cold as 6 °C, with an average temperature of 10 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in June, when precipitation is around 140 mm. In contrast, January is usually the driest month of the year in Tauranga, with an average rainfall of 80 mm.
How to Get to Tauranga
Plane
When flying to Tauranga, you’ll arrive at Tauranga (TRG), which is located 3 km from the city centre.
Car
Another option to get to Tauranga is to pick up a car hire from Auckland, which is about 155 km from Tauranga. You’ll find branches of Mode Car & Camper Rentals and Budget, among others, in Auckland.
Bus
The most popular bus station is Tauranga Wharf Street, located 0.3 km from the city centre of Tauranga. Tauranga Bethlehem is also a commonly used station, and is 5 km from the city centre.
Airlines serving Tauranga
Where to stay in Tauranga
Average rates range from around S$ 207 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to S$ 191 and up for a 5-star experience.