Family Friendly Activities in Tauranga

Tauranga keeps families busy well beyond the beach, with an adventure park, gentle lake kayaking and evening canoe trips all within easy reach of the city. Our Tauranga family friendly activities cover the Waimarino Adventure Park, kayaking, canoeing and a rafting combo for older kids ready for a challenge.

A Full Day at the Adventure Park

The Adventure Park in Tauranga Day Pass gives the whole family a full day of rides and courses at Waimarino, an easy base for a day that does not need much planning.

Gentle Family Paddling on Lake Rotoiti

The Scenic Lake Rotoiti Kayak Tour covers calm daytime paddling suited to families with younger children, taking in the lake's scenery without the later start of the evening tours.

An Evening Family Adventure

The Guided Canoeing Tour on Lake McLaren and Evening Gourmet Kayak Tour and Hot Pools Entry both turn an evening into an adventure, pairing a guided paddle with either a canoe based glow worm outing or a hot pools soak to finish.

For Older Kids and Teens Ready for a Challenge

The Grade 5 River Rafting and Hells Gate Mud Bath Combo suits older children and teens with a minimum age requirement, pairing the Kaituna River's rapids with a geothermal mud bath for families with a taste for adrenaline.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best all day family activity in Tauranga? The Adventure Park in Tauranga Day Pass covers a full day of rides and courses at Waimarino, suited to a whole family outing.

Is there a gentle kayaking option for younger children? Yes, the Scenic Lake Rotoiti Kayak Tour runs during the day on calm water, better suited to younger paddlers than the evening tours.

Is the Kaituna River rafting combo suitable for children? The Grade 5 River Rafting and Hells Gate Mud Bath Combo has a minimum age requirement, making it better suited to older children and teens rather than young kids.

What does the Evening Gourmet Kayak Tour and Hot Pools Entry include? The tour pairs a guided evening kayak paddle with entry to hot pools afterwards, a relaxed way to finish the day as a family.

Can families see glow worms in Tauranga? Yes, the Guided Canoeing Tour on Lake McLaren takes families on an evening canoe outing timed around the glow worms.