Tauranga & Mount Maunganui isite Visitor Information Centre

31/07/2024

🎉Support local and check out the new Tauranga Family Fun board game created by a little local legend 🎲🐍🪜. Available to purchase from the Tauranga isite and also check them out at the The Little Big Markets this Saturday! 🎪

"Kia ora, my name is Quinn and I’m Year 5 at Matua Primary, in sunny Tauranga, Bay of Plenty. We’re participating in the Young Entrepreneurs Programme 2024, working on developing our own business to launch at the Little Big Markets - Youth Business Programme.

We’re learning the entrepreneurial spirit, life skills, and financial capabilities, plus it’s been super fun coming up with a cool product idea!
My aim is to raise money for the charity Big Buddy, because I have a really cool Big Buddy who does loads of fun things with me, and I’d like to give back by donating 20% of the profits.

I’ve created TAURANGA FAMILY FUN! A board game featuring all the cool things I love to do in Tauranga, like football, rock climbing, biking and drums. I hope you enjoy playing my game, as much as I have creating it!"

23/07/2024

📸✨ Explore Tauranga Moana like never before with Dolphin Seafaris NZ new Winter Coastal Cruise! Focus on photography, ornithology, island discovery, and wildlife exploration aboard a spacious 40ft power Catamaran, Guardian. Join the fun, family-friendly adventure with knowledgeable guides. Call or visit the Tauranga isite to book today! 🌊🐦

10/07/2024

🌟Discover Tauranga's vibrant events scene with us!🎭
We're thrilled to be your local events and shows one-stop shop, offering ticketing services for Eventfinda and iTicket. From captivating performances at Baycourt Theatre, Detour Theatre, to shows at 16th Avenue Theatre, we've got your tickets sorted. Stop by and see what's on these school holidays 🎟️✨

16/04/2024

Welcome Majestic Princess! 🚢

The last cruise ship for the 23/24 cruise season! 🎉
She is departing tonight at 7.15 pm the perfect night to come down to Pilot Bay and wave farewell 👋

10/04/2024

If you are in and around the Bay of Plenty region this week then make sure to check out the remaining Flavours of Plenty Festival events, from exploring through an orchard of Avocados, becoming a cocktail mixologist or for the seafood lovers - learn how to fillet a fish or shuck some fresh oysters (and taste of course)! 🥑🍹🦪

Check out the remaining events at:
🔗 www.flavoursofplentyfestival.com/events

Just after a delicious dining experience? Then check out the Plates of Plenty Challenge that is running within the festival, there are 20 incredibly creative dishes for you to choose from, exclusively available for the remaining 5 days of the festival so go try them before they’re gone! 🍽️💥

Find out more about the challenge dishes and where to get them at:
🔗 www.flavoursofplentyfestival.com/plates-of-plenty-challenge

28/03/2024

Happy Easter! 🐰
The Mount Maunganui isite will be open tomorrow and Saturday and the Tauranga isite will be closed, re-opening on Tuesday.

Check out the list below on which awesome experiences you can enjoy over the weekend.

Wishing you all a great Easter weekend 💜

HAPPY EASTER! 🥳

Whether you're observing the religious significance or simply hanging out for a long weekend, there's plenty to explore in our vibrant destination! Take a scenic hike, savour local cuisine in our delicious eateries, or embark on a cultural adventure at one of our historic landmarks.

Here’s a list of activities that will be open tomorrow* (Good Friday):

Aqua 360: Open Friday - Mon. 10am - 5pm
Bay Karts: Open 10am - 5pm
Electrify: Open 9am - 5pm
Fernland Spa: Open 9.30am - 10.30pm
The Historic Village, Tauranga: Jazz Fest Village Event 11am - 5pm
Kewpie Cruises: 11am, 12pm and 1pm, 2pm (weather permitting)
Mount Hot Pools: Open 8am - 10pm
Mount Water Bikes: Open 10.30am - 5pm - weather dependant
Waimarino Adventure Park: Open (adventure park and kayak tours) 10am - 6pm
Skydive Tauranga: Open per usual
Smallgusta: Open 10am - 9pm
Tauranga & Mount Maunganui isite Visitor Information Centre: Mount open 9am - 5pm, Tauranga closed
Bay Hopper Buses: Operating on weekend and public holiday timetable
Dolphin Seafaris NZ: Open per usual (9am - 3pm)
Bay Explorer: Open per usual (8.30 am to 2-3pm)
Orca wild Adventures: Open per usual (7.30 am - 4pm)

The Celebrity Edge, one of the last cruise ships of the season, will be arriving tomorrow at 6:30am 🚢

Mount Maunganui Mainstreet: Most cafés, takeaways and restaurants will be open

Downtown Tauranga: Most cafés and restaurants will be open

Let's embrace this long weekend, celebrating the diverse ways we find meaning and joy.

Wishing you a peaceful and fulfilling Good Friday in the Bay of Plenty✨



*Please note: This list may not be exhaustive, and there could be other businesses open in our community. We encourage you to reach out directly to specific establishments for their holiday hours. 🌟

07/02/2024

Wanna go for a bike ride in Tauranga? 🚲 Mid-drive electric bikes from electrify.nz are available for hire at the Tauranga isite. You can hire bikes on a half day, full day or hourly basis.

📞To book or find out more contact the Tauranga isite today!

02/02/2024

Visiting Tauranga over the weekend? ☀️

Your holiday won’t be complete without a trip to one of these Mount Maunganui icons!

Take the kids to New Zealand’s largest wave pool, soak in the world’s only hot water ocean complex or visit the home of Drift Trikes in the Bay of Plenty.

From relaxation to action, they’ve got you covered these summer holidays.

ℹ️ Visit the Tauranga or Mount isites to find out more!

30/01/2024

Paddle in paradise 🌴book your KG Kayaks now and create unforgettable memories. From coastal adventures to magical moonlight paddles, they've got you covered!
ℹ️ Find at more at the Tauranga or Mount isite today!

25/01/2024

Check out Waimarino Adventure Park with the family this long weekend! 🛶
Dive into thrilling water activities, from kayaking to the giant inflatable water park. Relax at the cafe with delicious treats and refreshing drinks. With safety and fun at the forefront, Waimarino Adventure Park is the ultimate destination for summer adventures and relaxation.
ℹ️ Find out more at the Tauranga and Mount isites today!

13/01/2024

How lucky are the passengers of the Resilient Lady to have views like this! 😍

She is sailing this afternoon at 4 pm after staying overnight and will return in March. 👋

10/01/2024

Welcome Virgin Voyages Resilient Lady! 🧜‍♀️

She first debuted only in May 2023! Today is her maiden voyage to Tauranga on her first New Zealand itinerary. 🚢

Come down to Pilot Bay tonight to wave farewell. She will be departing at 7.45 pm 👋

29/11/2023

👀 Have you checked out the new walking track at Papamoa Hills Regional Park? Why don't you add it to your list this weekend! 🌿

17/10/2023

Cruise season has kicked off today with the first cruise ship arriving in Tauranga. 🚢🌟 The Royal Princess will be leaving at 5.45pm this evening, so get your family and friends together and farewell the first ship with a picnic or barbie on Pilot Bay.

Check the cruise ship schedule here: https://bit.ly/3rMEjdU

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29/09/2023

Job alert - isite consultant (Fixed Term Casual) 🚨

Tourism Bay of Plenty is looking for two customer service superstars to join our cruise and isite team over the busy summer season. If you enjoy working as part of a team and would like a job where you can proudly promote the Bay of Plenty and assist visitors with their New Zealand travel arrangements, we would like to hear from you!

For more information, check out the job description here: https://bit.ly/3Pza6Ih

28/09/2023

Come visit the Tauranga isite team in our brand new location! We're now right in the heart of the city at 1 Devonport Road in Red Square. 🗺️

Whether you're a local seeking hidden gems or a traveler in need of expert guidance, we've got you covered. 🙌

Stop by and say hello! We can't wait to welcome you. 🤗

26/09/2023

Tēnā koutou! Western Bay Museum is pleased to now offer free entry to all walk-in visitors to the museum. 🙌
Check out the new “Treasures of Cultures” exhibition and view the personal Taonga/treasures of the community and the stories behind them. There's so much to be discovered in this exciting new exhibition with objects and stories from community members representing literally dozens of countries!
For more details, visit 👉 westernbaymuseum.nz

31/08/2023

Get on ya bikes! 🚲 Explore Katikati by bike on a scenic cycleway with harbour and estuary views. Grab a map from the Katikati Visitor Information Centre, 36 Main Rd.

29/08/2023

Classic Flyers NZ is on the hunt for dedicated volunteers to join their dynamic and diverse group! 🛩️✨ Whether you can spare a little time every day or a few days each month, they would like to hear from you! See below for more details 👇

28/08/2023

Father’s Day is this Sunday! 🎁 Struggling with last minute gift ideas? Why not give the gift of an unforgettable experience! Rev up the celebration with a V8 Trike Tours NZ gift voucher and make this Father’s Day a memorable one!

26/08/2023

Are you currently visiting Mount Maunganui? Break up the hiking & biking with a therapeutic massage at the world’s only hot ocean water complex Mount Hot Pools. Unwind further, with 20% off a hot soak beneath the silhouette of Mount Maunganui. Click here to learn more: http://bit.ly/3G1GgYx

21/08/2023

A trip to Mount Maunganui wouldn’t be complete without a visit to the Bay’s largest swimming pool complex. Whether you opt to tackle the country’s biggest wave pool, have an ice cream poolside or conquer the epic hydro slide – Baywave is a guaranteed fun day out for the whole family!

For more info visit: http://bit.ly/3fWHhqc

19/08/2023

Looking for an exhilarating way to explore the city? 🏙 Check out the Scenic Lookout tour with V8 Trike Tours NZ. Get a little bit of everything on this tour: cruise along the beach, zoom over the harbour bridge to see the city sights, and then take a scenic drive to one of our famous scenic lookouts. Find out more here 👉 https://shorturl.at/gijw3

18/08/2023

It is teaming with life in our big blue backyard. Head out on a dive trip and explore it with Dive Zone Tauranga. A range of local dive trips are on offer and destinations include Tūhua (Mayor Island) and Astrolabe Reef.

15/08/2023

Don’t miss out on a Dolphin Seafaris NZ Winter Cruise this season!

🐬Next Cruise: Island Discovery tour
🐬When: Sunday 20 Aug
🐬Time: 10am - 2pm

Learn more about the captivating islands in Tauranga Moana. Get close to the beaches and rocks while learning about the wildlife and the legends that tell the stories of our coastal landscape. Book your spot here: https://shorturl.at/qrA36

13/08/2023

Looking for the perfect souvenir to take home? 👕🏄
Mount Longboards have a great range of vintage style surf shirts, crews and hoodies to choose fros have a great range of vintage style surf shirts, crews and hoodies to choose from!
Check them out here: https://shorturl.at/jwEW7

12/08/2023

Looking for a Sunday family activity? 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦
Tucked beneath the beautiful Mauao, is the world’s only hot ocean water complex Mount Hot Pools. The pools are individually crafted for relaxation, exercise/play & children – there really is something for everyone! For more info 👉https://www.mounthotpools.co.nz/

10/08/2023

Are you a local?? Check out this awesome Tauranga residents discount at the The Elms Te Papa Tauranga

09/08/2023

🎁 Looking for a one-of-a-kind gift? Look no further! Treat your loved ones to an unforgettable experience with an Adventure Helicopters Tauranga flight voucher. Soar around the Mount and capture majestic Mauao from a whole new perspective on a Mount Magic flight. 🚁✨

03/08/2023

🏍️🌊Looking for the ultimate day out in Mount Maunganui? Why don’t you take a thrilling V8 Trike Tours NZ cruise along the beach and unwind later with a relaxing soak in the Mount Hot Pools. It’s the perfect combo! For V8 trike bookings click here 👉 https://rb.gy/d0w5l