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Fergusson Park

📍 Matua, Bay of Plenty

★4.6(1,069 Google reviews)💰FreeđŸ‘ļAll ages

Scenic waterfront park in Tauranga with a calm shallow beach for swimming, playground, picnic areas, and harbour views. Dog friendly with free parking and toilet block.

✓ Calm swimming beach✓ Harbour sunset views✓ Waterfront picnic✓ Dog friendly

🏆 Family Action Verdict

The waterfront location and calm swimming beach are the real draw. Reviewers describe the sunsets as spectacular, making an evening picnic genuinely worthwhile.

â„šī¸ What to Know Before You Go

💡The calm, shallow beach area works well for young children
⏰Visit in the evening for the harbour sunset views
đŸŽŸī¸Bring picnic supplies - the waterfront location makes outdoor dining easy
🚗Free parking on site with a toilet block nearby

đŸ’Ŧ What Families Are Saying

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Jenny staden-lea

8 months ago

★★★★★

“While the playground is a bit old, it's still good for smaller kids. Decent amount of parking which is always a plus, and a toilet block handy.”

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I Torres

11 months ago

★★★★★

“This place is amazing, but I think the people need more careful with the parking. Beautiful view, nice space for kids and dogs.”

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Alex Quinn

a month ago

★★★★★

“Great venue for junior sport with good quantity of rubbish bins and good basic playground”

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Overview

Fergusson Park sits on the Tauranga waterfront with wide harbour views and a calm, shallow beach area. Walking paths run along the water's edge. A playground and large open field give children space to run. Picnic spots are plentiful with shaded areas. A toilet block and free parking are on site. Dogs are welcome throughout. Kite surfers use the same stretch of waterfront.

🕐 Opening Hours

Monday05:30-22:00
Tuesday05:30-22:00
Wednesday05:30-22:00
Thursday05:30-22:00
Friday05:30-22:00
Saturday05:30-22:00
Sunday05:30-22:00

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