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    Tauranga

    Tauranga is the largest city in the Bay of Plenty and boasts New Zealand's busiest export port. The city centre is situated on the sheltered Tauranga Harbour, with beaches, kiwi plantations, and the Kaimai Range just a short drive away.

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    Tauranga is the largest city in the Bay of Plenty and boasts New Zealand's busiest export port. The city centre is situated on the sheltered Tauranga Harbour, with beaches, kiwi plantations, and the Kaimai Range just a short drive away.

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    Nearby

    Mount Maunganui

    Mount Maunganui lies on a narrow peninsula opposite Tauranga, at the foot of the 232-meter-high volcanic cone Mauao. Main Beach is one of the most popular surfing and swimming beaches on the North Island; the circular walk around the mountain and the climb to the summit are standard activities.

    Matamata and Hobbiton

    Matamata is a rural small town in Waikato, surrounded by pastureland and horse studs. It is known for the Hobbiton Movie Set on a sheep farm west of the town, where the Hobbit holes from Peter Jackson's films are permanently preserved and can only be visited on a guided tour.

    Bay of Plenty

    The Bay of Plenty stretches along the northern coast of the North Island from Waihi Beach to the East Cape. Long sandy beaches, the port city of Tauranga, the volcanic cone Mauao in Mount Maunganui, and the active volcanic island Whakaari characterize this sun-drenched region, where a large portion of New Zealand's kiwifruit grows.
    Ohinemutu Māori Dorf

    Ohinemutu Māori Dorf

    Ohinemutu, a vibrant Māori village on Lake Rotorua, offers you an authentic glimpse into the culture of the Ngāti Whakaue. Characteristic is its geothermal activity, with steam rising from vents, traditionally used for cooking and heating. Highlights include the impressive meeting house Tamatekapua Wharenui with intricate carvings, and the unique St. Faith's Church, which blends European and Māori architecture. Here, you'll experience how residents utilize hot springs and discover artistic Tiki carvings that tell the stories of ancestors. For deeper insights into customs and traditions, a guided tour is recommended; visit the village ideally in the morning for tranquility and optimal geothermal experiences.
    Central North Island

    Central North Island

    Willkommen in der Zentralen Nordinsel Neuseelands, einem pulsierenden Herzen voller geothermischer Wunder, tief verwurzelter Māori-Kultur und atemberaubender Naturlandschaften. Hier tauchst du in eine Welt ein, die gleichermaßen Abenteuer und Entspannung verspricht, umgeben von Vulkanen, Seen und üppigen Wäldern.Diese Region lädt dich ein, Neuseelands einzigartigen Charakter hautnah zu erleben – von den sprudelnden Schlammtümpeln und Geysiren bis hin zu den epischen Wanderwegen und gastfreundlichen Gemeinden, die dich mit offenen Armen empfangen werden.