TAURANGA
NEW ZEALAND
Visit
Tauranga New Zealand, a veritable slice of everything that is the Kiwi country.
Tauranga is a unique coastal hinterland favoured by abundant sunshine all
year round, beautiful beaches and fertile soils. The region has a population
in excess of 75,000 and is one of the fastest growing areas of New Zealand.
Tauranga New Zealand: Sunny spot of New Zealand
Tauranga
has much to offer the traveller. There are excursions to Mayor and Motiti
Islands, the volcanically active White Island, fishing trips (for big
game and small) and scenic flights.
Tauranga
was the scene of much intertribal warfare in the 1820's and 1830's.
The Reverend Alfred Brown arrived in 1838 and survived with his mission.
Today, Tauranga's beginnings can be seen in the rooms and grounds of
'The Elms'. The library there still contains his books and sermons.
The
golden sands of nearby Mount Maunganui's magnificent ocean beach extend
for several miles down the gently curving coast to the more secluded
Papamoa area and are popular with swimmers, sailors and surfers.
The
water thrills are not all to be found at sea. Nearby is Wairoa River
which is renowned for its canoeing and white water rafting.
After experiencing all the history and scenery of this nationally historic area, relax in style when the day is done in on of Tauranga 's many lodging facilities.