Tauranga is the largest town of the Bay of Plenty on the North Island. With a population of 77,916, it has a pleasant climate and fertile land, and therefore, is the centre of the kiwi and citrus growing area.
It has many preserved buildings from the 1860s, parks and gardens, scenic attractions and lookouts, interesting walks, and beautiful beaches. It also has a newly developed waterfront area with shops, bars, cafés, restaurants, and nightclubs. The town away from the waterfront also has shopping areas with a good selection of shops, including those selling souvenirs, art, crafts, fashion, and there are also restaurants and bars.
There are also tower blocks with beautiful apartments offering fantastic views over the whole of Tauranga. Hot pools are also in abundance in the area.