Bay of Plenty Region Travel Guide

New Zealand
Rotorua Museum of Art and History featuring interior views as well as an individual child

Popular cities in Bay of Plenty Region

Rotorua featuring a hot spring
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
  • Redwoods Whakarewarewa Forest
  • Polynesian Spa
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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
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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 parks.
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Oropi
Oropi
Check out the local area in Oropi—home to attractions like Oropi Hot Pools and Game On Activities.
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Ngongotaha Valley
Ngongotaha Valley
Explore attractions like Paradise Valley Springs and Wingspan National Bird of Prey Centre as you discover things to see and do in Ngongotaha Valley.
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