Travel to Bay of Plenty

The Bay of Plenty, known as one of New Zealand’s top vacation destinations, offers a great selection of activities, scenic attractions, culture and superb dining options.

Only 125 miles from Auckland and withing easy striking distance of The Coromandel, Rotorua and Hamilton, the coastal Bay of Plenty region stretches from Waihi Beach through to Whakatane. Tauranga is the region’s main center, and the seaside suburbs of Mount Maunganui, Papamoa and Chope Beach are top destinations, offering safe and beautiful beaches.

Visitors can experience a myriad activities including glowworm kayaking, dolphin encounters, paddle boarding, surfing and walking on New Zealand’s only active marine volcano. There is also skydiving, scenic flights, eco-cultural visits to offshore island reserves, golf courses, a variety of gardens, museums and art galleries to pursue.

Related Destinations

Auckland
Bay of Islands
Bay of Plenty
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North Island
Rotorua
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The Coromandel
Wellington/Martinborough

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• Auckland
• Bay of Islands
• Bay of Plenty
• Hamilton & Waikato
• Hawkes Bay
• North Island
• Rotorua
• Ruapehu
• Taupo
• The Coromandel
• Wellington/Martinborough

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