Tauranga

Tauranga, Bay of Plenty, New Zealand

Location: Tauranga, Bay of Plenty, New Zealand
Water type: sulfurous
Temperature: 40 °C
pH: 6.5

Water profile

Thermicity

Sedative

40 °C

LowHigh

Relaxing — deep, immediate muscle release.

Mineralisation

Bio-active

LowHigh

Rich in active gases or metals — a strong mineral character.

Buoyancy

Standard buoyancy

LowHigh

Soft water — natural, classic buoyancy.

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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. It was settled by Māori late in the 13th century and colonised by Europeans in the early 19th century. It was constituted as a city in 1963.

Insider tip — Tauranga is New Zealand's fastest-growing city and sits within the Bay of Plenty's geothermal corridor connecting Rotorua to White Island (Whakaari), one of the world's most active marine volcanoes visible offshore. The Welcome Bay area and surrounds have recorded natural thermal seepages reflecting the underlying volcanic geology. As New Zealand's main export port, Tauranga offers a mix of industrial energy and beach relaxation, with the best thermal bathing found at the nearby Mount Maunganui pools. The kiwifruit orchards of the Bay of Plenty create a lush agricultural backdrop distinct from other geothermal zones.

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