Bay of Plenty Region Travel Guide

New Zealand

Panoramic view of Mount Maunganui in Tauranga. Tauranga is a harbourside city in the Bay of Plenty region on New Zealand's North Island.
Sunrise at summit track on Mount Maunganui, New Zealand
Beautiful view of Champagne pool an iconic tourist attraction of Wai-O-Tapu the geothermal wonderland in Rotorua, New Zealand. New Zealand's most colourful geothermal attraction.
View of a beach and Mount Maunganui near Tauranga, located at the Bay of Plenty region on New Zealand's North Island.
View of Whakatane in New Zealand

Popular cities in Bay of Plenty Region

Rotorua
Rotorua
Known for Spas, Lakes and Family-friendly
Rotorua awaits: its spas, lake views, adventures and more!

Reasons to visit

  • Polynesian Spa
  • Redwoods Whakarewarewa Forest
  • Skyline Rotorua
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Tauranga
Tauranga
Known for Beaches, Shopping and Walking
Explore romantic Tauranga: its cafes, beaches, parks and more!

Reasons to visit

  • Mount Maunganui
  • Papamoa Beach
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Lake Tarawera
Lake Tarawera
Known for Dining, Luxury and Relaxing
Experience upscale Lake Tarawera: its parks, history, dining and more!

Reasons to visit

  • Buried Village
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A couple climbed to the top of Mount Maunganui to view the city of Tauranga, New Zealand. The view at night time is simply mesmerizing. There are beautiful lights coming from the roads and buildings.
Waihi Beach
Known for Beaches, Camping and Surfing
Experience the beaches, surfing and spas in Waihi Beach!
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View of Whakatane in New Zealand
Whakatane
Known for Friendly people, Spas and Islands
Get away to upscale Whakatane! Enjoy the island views, adventure and monuments.
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West End Ohope Beach. New Zealand
Ohope
Known for Beaches, Ports and Spas
Upscale Ohope is calling! Discover its beaches, surfing, cafes and more.
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