Bay of Plenty: Sure to make You Smile
Known for its abundant sunshine and fantastic beaches, the Bay of Plenty offers a lush landscape of beaches, volcanic hills, and vibrant towns like Tauranga. Enjoy a day at Mount Maunganui with its famed surf breaks and coastal walks, or taste a kiwifruit from local orchards. It's a region filled with natural beauty and friendly locals, providing plentiful opportunities for both adventure and relaxation.
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Discover the Bay of Plenty
The Bay of Plenty, known as one of New Zealand’s top vacation destinations, offers a great selection of activities, scenic attractions, culture and superb dining options.
Only 125 miles from Auckland and withing easy striking distance of The Coromandel, Rotorua and Hamilton, the coastal Bay of Plenty region stretches from Waihi Beach through to Whakatane. Tauranga is the region’s main center, and the seaside suburbs of Mount Maunganui, Papamoa and Chope Beach are top destinations, offering safe and beautiful beaches.
Visitors can experience a myriad activities including glowworm kayaking, dolphin encounters, paddle boarding, surfing and walking on New Zealand’s only active marine volcano. There is also skydiving, scenic flights, eco-cultural visits to offshore island reserves, golf courses, a variety of gardens, museums and art galleries to pursue.