In & Around:

Things to Do in Tauranga

With many world renowned attractions on our doorstep, there’s a lot to see near Poripori Homestead. Have the benefit of being close to it all, whilst tucked away in your own piece of countryside paradise. Take a look at a few of the things to do in Tauranga below.

 
 
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Hobbiton

The set for 'The Hobbit' and 'Lord of the Rings' movies

35 minutes away

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McLaren Falls Park

5 minutes away

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Mt Manganui Beaches

20-30 minutes away

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Grade 5 Rafting at the Wairoa River

5 minutes away

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Raft or kayak the Wairoa, 5 minutes away (selected dates from Spring to Autumn), or swim in the water hole on non-rafting days.

 
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Waimarino Adventure Park: Glow Worms, Kayaking & Rock Climbing

15 minutes away

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Adrenalin Forest

30 minutes away

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TectPark

30 minutes away

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Blokart Heaven

20-30 minutes away

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Tauranga Saturday Farmer’s Market
8am-12pm

20 minutes away

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15 minutes away

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20 minutes away

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Baycourt Performing Arts Centre

15 minutes away

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Travelers Against Plastic

We support sustainable tourism whilst travelling around Tauranga by reducing plastic pollution and finding alternatives to single use plastic