Bay of Plenty Region

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.
Panoramic view of Mount Maunganui in Tauranga. Tauranga is a harbourside city in the Bay of Plenty region on New Zealand's North Island.
The Rotorua Museum of Art and History grounds in Rotorua, New Zealand.  A little bit of Victorian England in New Zealand, the grounds contain lovely gardens and lawn bowl...lawns. Open and clean, it draws a nice mix of locals and tourists. The museum contains a great collection of fine arts and artifacts from the Maori culture.
The Polynesian Spa in Rotorua is a great place to warm up on a rainy day. Go in the morning and you'll have the place to yourself.
Rotorua is small town mostly known for its geothermal activity, geysers and hot mud pools. The steam was following us all the time! It was real experience to walk around the park while on every step something evaporates...

Popular cities in Bay of Plenty Region

Rotorua which includes a hot spring
Rotorua
Known for Spas, Lakes and Family-friendly
Rotorua awaits: its spas, lake views, natural setting, and more!

Reasons to visit

  • Skyline Rotorua
  • Polynesian Spa
  • Redwoods Whakarewarewa Forest
Mount Maunganui showing a coastal town, a bay or harbor and general coastal views
Tauranga
Known for Beaches, Shopping and Walking
Explore romantic Tauranga: its cafes, beaches, parks, and more!

Reasons to visit

  • Mount Maunganui
  • Papamoa Beach
Karangahake Gorge showing fishing and a river or creek as well as an individual male
Kaimai-Mamaku Forest Park
Explore attractions like Karangahake Gorge and Kaimai Mamaku Forest Park as you discover things to see and do in Kaimai-Mamaku Forest Park.

Reasons to visit

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