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Tauranga: Travel guide, prices and free housing · 2026

Tauranga is a coastal city in the Bay of Plenty Region and the fifth-most populous city of New Zealand, with an urban population of 160,900, or roughly 3% of the national population.

Tauranga · CC BY-SA 4.0

Now in the cityTauranga+15°CCloudy · sunrise 06:06 AMupdated 02:02 AM
EntryPick a passportThe answer depends on the passport.
Places on the map3
Exchange rate$1.78per 1 $NZD — the local currencyas of Nov 2, 2026
Tauranga in pictures23 photos
W. Bulach · cc-by-sa-4.0 · Mar 22, 2009
Bgabel · cc-by-sa-3.0 · Nov 14, 2009
Ronnie Macdonald from Chelmsford, United Kingdom · cc-by-2.0 · Apr 8, 2011
Ronnie Macdonald from Chelmsford, United Kingdom · cc-by-2.0 · Apr 9, 2011

Getting there and staying

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Source: TravelHub · OurAirports (public domain)

Visa and practicalities

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Set your passport — processing time, fee and documents differ between passports.

Safety and health

Safety · official adviceour data as of Nov 3, 2026
UK Foreign Office (FCDO)No restrictionsNo travel restrictions in force.
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Updated information about global travel impacts due to escalation in the Middle East (‘Warnings and insurance’ page).

US State DepartmentLevel 1Usual care is enough — no special measures.
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Exercise normal precaution in New Zealand . New Zealand is generally a safe destination for travelers. Review our travel guidance for New Zealand to learn how to prepare for a safe trip.

Source: UK FCDO Foreign Travel Advice · US Department of State Travel Advisory

Getting here

Getting hereOurAirports (public domain)
Tauranga Airport TRG3 km from the centre
Rotorua Regional Airport ROT49 km from the centre
Whakatāne Airport WHK71 km from the centre

Stay longer on a programme

Work and Travel, internships, au pair and volunteering in New Zealand: visa, invitation and on-site support are handled by CMO International Programmes.

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