Bay of Plenty
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SCENIC DRIVES . HIDDEN GEMS . EASY ESCAPES
Day Trips
WHERE WILL YOU GO?
Easy day trips from Tauranga mapped out for you.
HOBBITON · MATAMATA
◷ 1 hr 15 min from Tauranga • ◉ Full day
Movie magic, rolling farmland & a little Middle-earth.
ROTORUA
◷ 1 hr from Tauranga • ◉ Full day
Geothermal wonders, forests & lakes.
KARANGAHAKE GORGE · WAIHI BEACH
◷ 1 hr 15 min from Tauranga • ◉ Full day
Historic gold-mining trails, gorge walks & a beautiful beach.
WHAKATĀNE · ŌHOPE
◷ 1 hr 20 min from Tauranga • ◉ Full day
Coastlines, waterfalls & a beautiful beach.
Follow our curated route with every stop mapped out for you
