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History and Culture Tour by Quest Mt Maunganui, Tauranga

Tauranga, Bay of Plenty, New Zealand

  • Self-guided
  • About 3 h
  • Works in your browser
  • By Quest Mt Maunganui
A$3One-off · no account · no subscription
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  • Start whenever you like, at your own pace
History and Culture Tour
History and Culture Tour, photo 2
Length
About 3 h
Stops
4
Route
9 km
Starts at
Quest Mt Maunganui
Price
A$3, one-off

About this tour

“History and Culture Tour” is a self-guided walking tour in Tauranga, New Zealand, made by Quest Mt Maunganui. It takes about 3 hours, costs a one-off A$3 to unlock and runs in your phone’s browser with a live map, so you can start whenever you like. No app or account needed.

Delve into the rich history and cultural tapestry of Mt Maunganui, a place steeped in Māori legend and heritage. This tour takes you to significant sites that tell the story of the land and its people, from ancient fortifications to modern cultural treasures. Discover the deep spiritual connection between the tangata whenua (people of the land) and this stunning coastal landscape.

Where it starts

The tour starts at Quest Mt Maunganui in Tauranga and covers about 9 km on foot. The map on your phone takes you there, then on from stop to stop.

Open the start point in Google Maps

What you’ll see

  • Mauao Historic Reserve
  • Te Awanui Waka
  • Quest Mt Maunganui

What you get

  • A live map that leads you from stop to stop
  • Stories and photos at every stop, written by Quest Mt Maunganui
  • Freedom to pause, skip ahead or finish another day
  • Nothing to install: it runs in your phone’s browser
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