As you can see the sea enters the city and provides space, fresh air and tranquility. Tauranga records one of the highest Sunshine Hours in the country. For 1998 there were 2292.5 Hours of Sunshine. The Sea also provides industry. The Port of Tauranga is one of the busiest in the country.
Container ships come and go as are the ships for the logs and woodchips.
There are fishing boats leaving to fish the deep waters off the coast every morning. The recreational fishing fleet is just as eager to get out there. Dolphins will often keep you company. Then there are the Golf Courses to provide a challenge for you. Two in Tauranga and two at Mount Maunganui.