The Historic Village Shopping Mall, Tauranga
The Historic Village in Tauranga is a charming attraction that transports visitors back in time with its collection of original and replica buildings from the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Spread across a leafy, park-like setting, the village recreates the look and feel of an early New Zealand settlement, complete with cobbled streets, vintage architecture, and period details.
Wandering through the village, visitors will find restored shops, churches, and civic buildings, each housing unique businesses, galleries, or displays. Many of the structures are authentic historical buildings that were relocated here to preserve them, while others are faithful reconstructions. Inside, you might discover artisan workshops, boutique stores selling crafts and antiques, or exhibitions showcasing local history and culture.
The Historic Village is also a hub for Tauranga’s creative community, hosting regular markets, live performances, and art exhibitions. Its charming streets often serve as a backdrop for weddings, festivals, and cultural events, adding to its appeal for visitors seeking a deeper connection with the city’s cultural life. Seasonal fairs bring in food stalls, music, and family-friendly activities.
Wandering through the village, visitors will find restored shops, churches, and civic buildings, each housing unique businesses, galleries, or displays. Many of the structures are authentic historical buildings that were relocated here to preserve them, while others are faithful reconstructions. Inside, you might discover artisan workshops, boutique stores selling crafts and antiques, or exhibitions showcasing local history and culture.
The Historic Village is also a hub for Tauranga’s creative community, hosting regular markets, live performances, and art exhibitions. Its charming streets often serve as a backdrop for weddings, festivals, and cultural events, adding to its appeal for visitors seeking a deeper connection with the city’s cultural life. Seasonal fairs bring in food stalls, music, and family-friendly activities.
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The Historic Village Shopping Mall on Map
Sight Name: The Historic Village Shopping Mall
Sight Location: Tauranga, New Zealand (See walking tours in Tauranga)
Sight Type: Shopping
Sight Location: Tauranga, New Zealand (See walking tours in Tauranga)
Sight Type: Shopping
Walking Tours in Tauranga, New Zealand
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Tauranga Introduction Walking Tour
Tauranga sits in the Bay of Plenty with a name lifted straight from the Māori language, meaning “safe anchorage” or “resting place for canoes.” It’s not flowery metaphor-it’s a job description the harbour fulfilled for centuries before Europeans showed up. Archaeologists trace human settlement here back to the 13th century, long before the 19th-century wave of missionaries who turned... view more
Tour Duration: 1 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 1.6 Km or 1 Miles
Tour Duration: 1 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 1.6 Km or 1 Miles



