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Fergusson Park

📍 Matua, Bay of Plenty

★4.6(1,060 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
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★★★★★Featured review by Trish Jackson

Absolutely love this special place! Highly recommend visiting, especially when the sun goes down. Great walk along the waterfront. Beautiful place to have a picnic or dinner. Dog friendly as well.

🏆 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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4.6
★★★★★

1,060 Google reviews

Scenic waterfront and harbour views40%
Calm shallow beach for young children30%
Dog friendly with open space20%
Beautiful sunset views10%
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Trish Jackson

7 months ago

★★★★★

“Absolutely love this special place! Highly recommend visiting, especially when the sun goes down. Great walk along the waterfront. Beautiful place to have a picnic or dinner. Dog friendly as well.”

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Jenny staden-lea

2 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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Tristan Bennett

a year ago

★★★★★

“Clean and tidy well kept area to walk the dog, picnic, camp or fish! Some great sunsets and view of the tauranga airport flight path!”

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I Torres

5 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.”

Reviews from Google

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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