Tauranga & Mount Maunganui Tours  ::  Whakatane & White Island

Bay of Plenty New Zealand: Long before the first Europeans arrived in the Bay of Plenty, Maori were drawn to this area with its easy access to the coast and its fruit bowl’ qualities. The major city of Tauranga and popular Mount Maunganui (Mauao) enjoy a mild climate year-round, perfect for kiwifruit and citrus. Seafood is a local specialty. The region’s legendary beaches attract swimmers, surfers, kayakers, and kitesurfers throughout the year.

Experience Bay of Plenty New Zealand

• Pacific Coast Highway
• Sandy surf beaches
• Bush clad mountain ranges
• Seaside hideaways
• Deep water coves
• Landing place of Captain Cook (1769)

You´ll ❤️ these great things to see & do…

• Visit White Island – New Zealand’s only active marine volcano
• Swim with dolphins in their natural habitat
• Soak in the salt water hot pools at the base of Mauao
• Stroll around and up Mauao – a million people do this walk each year
• Kayak amongst the twinkling lights of glow-worms on Lake McLaren

Take the Pacific Coast Highway and explore the city, beaches, vineyards and hill country of Gisborne Stop off at Opotiki’s Waiotahi Beach – ‘the pathway to the sunrise’ and experience the Raukumara Mountain ranges South of Gisborne beyond the Wharerata Hills you’ll find the Morere Hot Springs, Mahia Peninsula and Wairoa, Don’t miss Lake Waikaremoana and Te Urewera National Park.

 Useful Bay of Plenty New Zealand Resources

• Bay of Plenty Region Official Site

The Bay of Plenty region is located on the Pacific coast and has several water sports to offer you. The climate here is ideal and perfect for a holiday. The beach here is ever inviting, and there is nothing better than to soak in the sun, sand, and water at the beach. Among the water activities, you can go kayaking, white water rafting, sailing, jet boating, dolphin encounters, etc. Besides the water fun, you can go hiking, walking, mountain biking, sky diving, horse trekking, and much more. This plentiful region offers you so much to explore. No matter how long you stay in the area, you’ll find it difficult to manage time to explore all of it. Finding accommodation in the region is never a challenge since there are plenty of hotels available. You can find a hotel to suit your budget. The food here is great. You can get a taste of traditional food as well as cuisines from all around the world. Often, you can get packages that take care of everything from travel to food and stay for you. You just need to check the tour operators below for the Bay of Plenty New Zealand day tours and they will do the needful for you. Don’t think twice about your holiday, the Bay of Plenty is a beautiful place to vacation in.

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The Best Tours & Day Trips from/in Bay of Plenty New Zealand