Bay of Plenty Region Travel Guide

New Zealand

Rotorua Museum of Art and History featuring interior views as well as an individual child
Rotorua Museum of Art and History showing outdoor eating and heritage elements
Wai-O-Tapu Thermal Wonderland
Rotorua which includes a lake or waterhole
Rotorua featuring night scenes and markets

Popular cities in Bay of Plenty Region

Rotorua
Rotorua
Known for Spas, Lakes and Family-friendly
Visitors flock to this geothermal site to enjoy its hot springs, mud pools, watersports and fascinating Maori culture.

Reasons to visit

  • Skyline Rotorua
  • Polynesian Spa
  • Redwoods Whakarewarewa Forest
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Mount Maunganui which includes general coastal views, a bay or harbour and a coastal town
Tauranga
Known for Beaches, Shopping and Walking
A seaside city on New Zealand’s North Island, this is a place to sit back and relax on immaculate beaches or go exploring amidst some stunning scenery.

Reasons to visit

  • Mount Maunganui
  • Papamoa Beach
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Karangahake Gorge featuring fishing and a river or creek as well as an individual male
Kaimai-Mamaku Forest Park
Check out the local area in Kaimai-Mamaku Forest Park—home to attractions like Karangahake Gorge and Kaimai Mamaku Forest Park.

Reasons to visit

  • Karangahake Gorge
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Whakatane
Whakatane
Known for Friendly people, Spas and Islands
Get away to upscale Whakatane! Enjoy the island views, adventure and monuments.
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Ohope
Ohope
Known for Beaches, Ports and Spas
Upscale Ohope is calling! Discover its beaches, surfing, ruins and more.
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Opotiki
Opotiki
Known for Beaches, Swimming and Hiking
Come to secluded Opotiki and enjoy its beaches, hiking and horse riding.
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