About the Bay of Plenty

The Bay of Plenty is New Zealand's favourite holiday destination, with 100's of kilometres of white sand, surf beaches, an abundance of sunshine and a temperate environment which means you can enjoy outdoor activities all year round.

Tauranga and Mt. Maunganui are located only 2.5 hours drive from Auckland and there's definitely ‘plenty' to do and ‘plenty' to see. We look forward to welcoming you!

Plenty of Accommodation

From luxury lodges to backpackers, there is a huge range of accommodation choices to suit all tastes and budgets. This includes lodges, hotels, serviced apartments, hostels, motels, camping grounds and homestays.

Plenty of Activities

From sunbathing to skydiving, there is plenty to do and experience. From lazing on a beach to jet boating, white water rafting, kayaking and dolphin watching to golf, garden tours, fishing, farm tours, horse trekking and exploring walking trails which cover coastal areas, estuaries, wetlands, waterfalls and inland reserves.

Plenty of Attractions

From heritage buildings to historic battle sites, museums to Kiwifruit Country, Mt Maunganui and the famous hot salt water pools to White Island (New Zealand's only active marine volcano); McLaren Falls Lake and gardens to the spectacular native bush scenery in the Kaimai Ranges; the range and choice will enchant you.

Plenty of Shopping

From one of the largest shopping malls in New Zealand, to the friendly suburban shopping centres and small designer and boutique stores, there are diverse choices for the most discerning shopper.

Plenty of Hospitality

From award winning cuisine in top restaurants to relaxed cafes or inexpensive takeaways; from absolute waterfront dining to a native forest setting, the region's hospitality choices are guaranteed to meet everyone's gastronomic desires. You can enjoy the best of Pacific Rim cuisine and all ethnic varieties, with fresh fish a speciality of the region. There's also plenty of entertainment available in the evening, from night clubs to bars.