Here’s our pick of the best walks & hiking tracks in Tauranga

Below are our favourite walks & hiking tracks in Tauranga for your enjoyment. Walks are listed randomly and include full details along with stunning photos taken by us. You’ll find points of interest, track highlights, history, track quality, elevation and a personal run down on what we think about the walk. Tauranga is an inspiring place to explore with plenty of great walking trails.

List of all walks in Tauranga

Boardwalk winding through wetlands at Gordon Carmichael Reserve, Tauranga, with flax and native plantings in the foreground

Gordon Carmichael Reserve Walk: Tauranga Wetlands & Birdlife

Easy 2km wetland loop in Bethlehem, Tauranga. Birdlife including royal spoonbill and heron, gravel paths, boardwalks, playground, and toilets on site. Dogs on-leash welcome.
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Main road on the Kopurererua Valley Walkway by Olly from Freewalks.nz

Kopurererua Valley Walkway

The Kopurererua Valley Walkway is a 6km one way, very easy walk that took me around 1 hour and 45 mins to complete. This walk ...
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Kulim To Fergusson Park Walk|||||Kulim To Fergusson Park Walk

Kulim to Fergusson Park Walk

My guide to the Kulim to Fergusson Park walk in Tauranga: harbour views, Mt Maunganui across the water, historic mission station, wheelchair friendly, toilets at ...
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Orchids in Te Puna Quarry Park Walk

Te Puna Quarry Park Walk

My guide to Te Puna Quarry Park near Tauranga: 50+ sculptures, 17 specialist gardens, butterfly garden, Bay of Plenty views, free entry, dogs on leash. ...
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Waikareao Estuary walkway winding across the mudflats with Mount Maunganui in the distance, Tauranga

Waikareao Estuary Walk

Flat 10km loop past mangroves and birdlife on the Waikareao Estuary Walkway, minutes from central Tauranga, with toilets, cafes, and parking at three entrances.
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