Tauranga dates from the establishment of a church missionary society mission at Te Papa, as it was known in the 1830s. During the wars of the 1860s, the government established two redoubts (fortifications) fortifications there. The original mission house, The Elms, still stands today, as well as the remains of the Monmouth Redoubt. Tauranga is the most populous city in the Bay of Plenty region in the North Island of New Zealand. The area offers tourist access to New Zealand’s finest beaches for several water sport activities. Some top sights in Tauranga include; Waimarino Water and Adventure Park, Waiotapu Thermal Wonderland, Moturiki Island, Tauranga Art Gallery, Classic Flyers Aviation Museum, Kaiate Falls, and several others.
Ancient sites, ruins and historical landmarks in the city can be explored on cultural and historical tours as well as sightseeing tours. Great views of some famous locations in the city can be sighted on walking and biking tours, en route the best walkways and paths in Tauranga, and visitors will enjoy other unique experiences in the city. On food and wine tasting tours, visitors will enjoy the best tasting experiences and gain insight into the city's culinary culture. Private custom tours are available to visitors, offering them a personalised experience of the city. Several outdoor activities are available to visitors, providing them with more fun experiences. Visitors can also explore the city’s water bodies on boat cruises and sailings that allow them to engage in several water sports.
With convenient airport transfers and other city transports, visitors will enjoy convenient rides to their destinations, suitable for both individual and group transfers, and can explore Tauranga neighbouring cities and towns on day trips and excursions. The tour agency, Tripindicator, is fully dedicated to providing visitors with the best tour activities based on user reviews and ratings, available at very affordable rates compared to other tour agencies.
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