Mauao (Mount Maunganui),famous for its great weather and popular surf and swimming beaches,is a holiday destination for overseas visitors and locals alike. Tauranga and "The Mount" offer relaxtion,adventure and culture. There are activities for everyone.
The anme Taurange comes from Maori,it roughly translates to "a sheltered anchorange". Tauranga is the largest city in New Zealand with a Maori name instead of a European name.
