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Paddling near Tauranga, Bay of Plenty

Tauranga sits at the heart of the Bay of Plenty, a region that punches well above its weight for paddling variety. The coastline around Mount Maunganui and Tauranga Harbour suits guided sea kayaking, while the inland lakes — Rotorua, Rotoiti, and McLaren — draw flatwater paddlers and night-time glowworm tours. The Kaituna River adds a whitewater dimension, and SUP hire runs out of Pilot Bay.

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