There are so many great things to see and do while staying in Tauranga, to list them all will take just about forever. You'll find a brochure rack with many great suggestions at reception. Of course, the team at Hotel Armitage is happy to help you find and book an activity for you. Below you will find a short selection of local activities, just to give you a taste.
 Longridge Fun Park
For thrilling jet-boat rides, off road 4WD challenges, farm and kiwifruit orchard tours, and a great caf, there is no place in the Bay like Longridge Fun Park. Situated at the Paengaroa Junction near Te Puke, Longridge offers fun for adults and children alike. All can be found at just 30 min from Hotel Armitage.
 Classic Flyers
Share the excitement of New Zealand's aviation history at Classic Flyers, based at the entrance of Tauranga Airport just 10 minutes away. Classic Flyers is much more than just an aviation museum. The displays are constantly being upgraded, flights in a WWII open cockpit biplane or a M.A.S.H. Bell 47 helicopter are possible and there is a fantastic themed caf & bar on the premises.  Kiwi 360
Climb aboard a KiwiKart at Kiwi360 and tour through lush orchards, where'll you see a huge variety of fruit and learn about the captivatingly complex process that bringsthe world's healthiest fruit to our tables. After your fun and fascinating tour, you can relax in the Kiwi360 caf. Enjoy a fresh roasted coffee, kiwifruit juice or a deli-style sandwich in the sunny courtyard.
Comvita
Comvita at Paengaroa is a fascinating place to learn about Manuka honey, bees and natural health. There is an educational gallery, an auditorium and a retail outlet. The gallery display walks you through the history of Comvita, the development of natural health products and demonstrates Comvita's commitment to sustaining the clean and pure New Zealand environment from which ingredients are sourced. Dolphin Seafaris
Cruise the crystal clear waters of the Bay with Dolphin Seafaris, the leading professional eco tour operator and provider of watching and swimming with dolphins in the Bay of Plenty area. There is nothing quite like swimming with wild dolphins in their natural habitat. Huge numbers of Dolphins, Whales, Orcas and an abundance of marine life are just a short boat ride away. Tauranga Tasting Tours
Tauranga Tasting Tours specialises in customised wine-tasting tours, for small groups (up to 8 people).Enjoy wines and sightseeing with the personal service of a guide who is professionally involved in the wine industry. Enjoy the countryside, talk to winemakers and sample their wines. Have lunch at either Morton Estate, Ohinemuri Wines, Okoroire Hotel or Vilagrads Winery, Ohaupo? It really is a great way to savour the Bay.
Flight Experience
Always wanted to be a pilot? At Flight Experience you can experience being in control of an 80-tonne jet airliner! No experience needed! From take-off through touch-down, you'll be guided by an experienced Flight Experience instructor. You will learn all aspects of flying a jet airliner, from weights and fuel burn to handling characteristics and modern navigation. It will change the way you fly as a passenger forever!
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