Have you ever taken a good look at what you have in your own back yard? For your next vacation, or your next weekend off - why not explore the diverse surroundings of Tauranga and Mount Maunganui.

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Views of Tauranga and the Mount

Only 1 hour from Hamilton

Only 2 hours from Auckland

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