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Spotlight on Tauranga

Welcome to Spotlight on Tauranga! In this editorial section we put the spotlight on activities, in and around Tauranga. Over 100 articles give a local's perspective on things to do, restaurants and little known businesses in the Bay of Plenty. Whether you are a traveller or a local, this section will delight. Each is a great little read and you're guaranteed to learn something new!


Learn to Sail, Windsurf, & More...

Kayak Tours with a Difference – Spot Stingrays, Seals

Stand Up Paddle Boarding (Fun, Fitness, Adventure Sport)
Learn to Sail, Windsurf, & More... Kayak Tours with a Difference – Spot Stingrays, Seals Stand Up Paddle Boarding (Fun, Fitness, Adventure Sport)

Remember the M.A.S.H 4077?  NZs only Bell47 Helicopter

The Tauranga Military Collection

Warm Up - Western Bay Adventure Sports
Remember the M.A.S.H 4077? NZs only Bell47 Helicopter The Tauranga Military Collection Warm Up - Western Bay Adventure Sports

Winter is a great time to visit your local Hot Pool

Local walks; Katikati's Haiku Pathway and Papamoa Hills Regional Park

Mining Controversy? Tour a Gold Mine - See for Yourself
Winter is a great time to visit your local Hot Pool Local walks; Katikati's Haiku Pathway and Papamoa Hills Regional Park Mining Controversy? Tour a Gold Mine - See for Yourself

Swim With Moko the Dolphin - but Safely

Number 8 Cafe Opens in Mount High Rise

Lighthouse Launch Joins Dolphin Watching Fleet
Swim With Moko the Dolphin - but Safely Number 8 Cafe Opens in Mount High Rise Lighthouse Launch Joins Dolphin Watching Fleet

Blokart Launches Sports Cat

Food, Bikes, Brews, and Art

Paddle Boarding Pleasures...Try a Portable Pump-Up
Blokart Launches Sports Cat Food, Bikes, Brews, and Art Paddle Boarding Pleasures...Try a Portable Pump-Up

Free and Budget Things to Do

Hideaway Lodges Plans for New Villas Keeping Country Ambience

Mount Maunganui A Little Brazil in the Making
Free and Budget Things to Do Hideaway Lodges Plans for New Villas Keeping Country Ambience Mount Maunganui A Little Brazil in the Making

Getting In, On & Under the Water

Get Blobbed - NZs Largest Human Catapult

Mayor Island Accommodation Breakthrough
Getting In, On & Under the Water Get Blobbed - NZs Largest Human Catapult Mayor Island Accommodation Breakthrough

Go On, Have a Little Wine Adventure... at Gambinos

The Quarry Tavern -  Country Pub Makeover

Hobbiton, the movie set comes alive
Go On, Have a Little Wine Adventure... at Gambinos The Quarry Tavern - Country Pub Makeover Hobbiton, the movie set comes alive

Greerton's surprising variety of eateries and much more

When Travel was an Elegant Affair

Summerhill: Sweet Mountain Biking - 20 Minutes from Tauranga
Greerton's surprising variety of eateries and much more When Travel was an Elegant Affair Summerhill: Sweet Mountain Biking - 20 Minutes from Tauranga

Remember those Caravan Holidays at the Beach?

Game On! Get off the Xbox and Get Real - with Laser Games

Be Sure to Katch Katikati...Mural Town Packs a few Surprises
Remember those Caravan Holidays at the Beach? Game On! Get off the Xbox and Get Real - with Laser Games Be Sure to Katch Katikati...Mural Town Packs a few Surprises

Providores Cafe Bakery Deli

Six Good Reasons to Ski Ruapehu

The Best of Taurangas Hot Pools
Providores Cafe Bakery Deli Six Good Reasons to Ski Ruapehu The Best of Taurangas Hot Pools

The Fly-Like-a-Bird Joys of Paragliding

Time for a South American Adventure - Barbecued Meats Gaucho-Style

Eat, Drink and be Merry ...Recession-Busting Prices
The Fly-Like-a-Bird Joys of Paragliding Time for a South American Adventure - Barbecued Meats Gaucho-Style Eat, Drink and be Merry ...Recession-Busting Prices

Hulk to Showpiece...Classic Flyers Catalina

Is it a Land Yacht or Catamaran? The Katalyst is Both.

Tay Street Beach Cafe - Beach Cafe that Wont Bust the Bank
Hulk to Showpiece...Classic Flyers Catalina Is it a Land Yacht or Catamaran? The Katalyst is Both. Tay Street Beach Cafe - Beach Cafe that Wont Bust the Bank

The ‘Mini Civic Theatre’ Hidden in Papamoa

Western Bays Top Rated Hotels by Trip Advisor Website

Echo Walking Festival - Discover Estuaries, Mountains, Tunnels...
The ‘Mini Civic Theatre’ Hidden in Papamoa Western Bays Top Rated Hotels by Trip Advisor Website Echo Walking Festival - Discover Estuaries, Mountains, Tunnels...

Stand up and Paddle!

Prenzel ....Much More than Liqueurs, and No, We dont Do Pretzels

Refreshing Rain Bar: New York to Papamoa via L.A.
Stand up and Paddle! Prenzel ....Much More than Liqueurs, and No, We dont Do Pretzels Refreshing Rain Bar: New York to Papamoa via L.A.

Tasty Asian, Kiwiana, and (spring) loads of fun!

It's as Kiwi as They Come, Mate...

Freedom Kayaking - At Your Pace, in Your Own Time
Tasty Asian, Kiwiana, and (spring) loads of fun! It's as Kiwi as They Come, Mate... Freedom Kayaking - At Your Pace, in Your Own Time

Fun Park Facelift

Beaches, Surf Schools & Get Aways - Sun, Surf, Fishing Info

New Market Offers Quality Knick Knacks, Good Nosh
Fun Park Facelift Beaches, Surf Schools & Get Aways - Sun, Surf, Fishing Info New Market Offers Quality Knick Knacks, Good Nosh

Flying Burritos, Magic Kebab

Play the Worlds Most Famous Golf Courses...Without Leaving Town

Pacifically New Zealand, Farm Tours and more...
Flying Burritos, Magic Kebab Play the Worlds Most Famous Golf Courses...Without Leaving Town Pacifically New Zealand, Farm Tours and more...

Jump in a blokart

Classic Flyers Museum & Military Collection...

The Lazy Tramper - How to Go Bush in Style
Jump in a blokart Classic Flyers Museum & Military Collection... The Lazy Tramper - How to Go Bush in Style

Where to Find the Best Ski & Snowboard Gear in Tauranga

Moving to Tauranga?

Winter escapes, snow gear, helicopters and more
Where to Find the Best Ski & Snowboard Gear in Tauranga Moving to Tauranga? Winter escapes, snow gear, helicopters and more

Tauranga Book Shops

Best Cafes in Tauranga

New Watering Holes...
Tauranga Book Shops Best Cafes in Tauranga New Watering Holes...

Surf Snow Store

New Dolphin Venture Offers Relaxed Uncrowded Experience

Strand Cafes Makeover - New Menu & Open Hours
Surf Snow Store New Dolphin Venture Offers Relaxed Uncrowded Experience Strand Cafes Makeover - New Menu & Open Hours

Happy Hovering

Lounging About at Aloha Lilis

Church Manor Cafe
Happy Hovering Lounging About at Aloha Lilis Church Manor Cafe

Matakana Kayak Adventure

Summer Ferries on Tauranga Harbour

Waihi Gold Mine - New Zealands Heart of Gold
Matakana Kayak Adventure Summer Ferries on Tauranga Harbour Waihi Gold Mine - New Zealands Heart of Gold

River Cruise - Tauranga First

First Paris, now Tauranga... Bikes, cafes and more

Traditional Yum Cha Comes to Town
River Cruise - Tauranga First First Paris, now Tauranga... Bikes, cafes and more Traditional Yum Cha Comes to Town

Vergo Restaurant and Bar

The U.K. Shop

Riding the Rails - The Bay Steamer
Vergo Restaurant and Bar The U.K. Shop Riding the Rails - The Bay Steamer

Kokomos Made Local Music History Again!

Capitol Cinema - Catching Up with a Cinematic Treasure

Natural health, Comvita style, has just become incredibly tasty
Kokomos Made Local Music History Again! Capitol Cinema - Catching Up with a Cinematic Treasure Natural health, Comvita style, has just become incredibly tasty

Airborne with Aerius Helicopters

Waimarino Adventure Park

Taurangas Top-Flight Attraction - One of a Kind
Airborne with Aerius Helicopters Waimarino Adventure Park Taurangas Top-Flight Attraction - One of a Kind

 


 

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