Tauranga & Bay of Plenty Archives

Things to do in Tauranga, Mt Maunganui: Attractions, Activities & Places to Visit

Discover a place of rest or anchorage, Tauranga’s Maori meaning aptly sums up a perfect holiday in Tauranga. The ...

Things to do in Whakatane : Attractions, Activities & Places to Visit

Discover the sunshine capital of Bay of Plenty. Take in an authentic Maori cultural experience. Grab a local Mata ...

Bay of Plenty 5 day family road trip

Take a road trip and explore the sights with the kids. A five day family road trip with holiday ideas from Waihi ...

Bay of Plenty Beaches, places to go

Unearth a new favourite, go diving, surfing, windsurfing or cruise the bay. From safe swimming beaches to driftwood ...

Mount Maunganui, activities, events, attractions

Mount Maunganui is a resort town focused on the beach, the promenade with its shops and nearby summit for its ...

Tauranga the odd, unusual and fascinating things to do

A swimming hole, PoriPori with the threat of a massive torrent of water present or a military cemetery time largely ...

Tauranga things to do for free

Walking is free with Bay of Plenty offering plenty of diverse tracks from urban street art to cliffs, streams and ...

Bay of Plenty hot pools, mineral springs, attractions

Winter, nothing like a slow embrace of warm mineralised hot springs. A pool with a sky lit by stars is a magic kiss ...

Camping in the Bay of Plenty

Unearth your kiwi camping holiday location. Camping is a timeless rite of summer with the Bay of Plenty offering ...

Bay of Plenty Top 5 beaches

Award winning Mt Maunganui Main Beach with its well earned celebrity status, Waihi Beach festival vibe and summer ...

Tauranga romance things to do for couples

Immerse yourself in the Bay of Plenty experience from private retreats, hot springs, quiet walks, funky brewery ...

What’s so great about Omokoroa

Discover a local secret. A quiet safe beach with hot thermal mineral water pools at your fingertips. And the best ...

What’s so great about Kawerau

Discover a place where outdoor adventure sports is a pastime. Find a town created by a paper mill. Kawera Paper ...

What’s so great about Ohope

A long stretch of white sand forms part of Ohope beach. While predominantly a surfing beach the spit has the ...

What’s so great about Opotiki

Opotiki is a great place to slow down and adopt the pace of the East Cape. The gateway town to Gisborne has beaches ...

What’s so great about Matata

Discover Matata, a town that has to move due to climate change yet retains a community spirit. Birdlife galore in ...

Top 10 short walks in the Bay of Plenty

Discover McLaren waterfalls, coastal Bay of Plenty beaches, estuaries and heritage Maori Pa sites on a short easy ...

Whirinaki Te Pua-A-Tane conservation park guide

Aotearora New Zealand is home to a prehistoric rainforest. Ancient forest giants tower up to 200 metres. The ...

What’s so great about Katikati, Bay of Plenty

Katikati, similar to Whangamata, is a summer beach resort holiday destination. The flourishing art scene is a ...

What’s so great about Waihi Beach

Waihi Beach is a coastal settlement lying 10km east of Waihi, gateway to the Coromandel Peninsula. The stunning ...

What’s so great about Athenree, Bay of Plenty

Athenree is located in the Tauranga Harbour, on a small promontory. Athenree is part of a string of seaside ...

5 fun things to do in Te Puke where to go and what to see

On holiday in Tauranga, Mt Maunganui or Bay of Plenty, consider a day trip to Te Puke. The area is a great place ...

Rotorua nearby Ngongotaha what to do

Find something else to do in Rotorua that does not involve hot bubbling mud pools. You will look into the eyes of a ...

A day in Rotorua, the best things to do in 12 hours

The classic spa town with natural geothermal mineral water to soak away the cares of the world. Therapeutic mud to ...

In a day Hobbiton, Lord of the Rings day trip from Tauranga

Fans of Lord of the Rings, fantasy lovers and readers of Tolkien’ s Lord of the Rings series have Hobbiton, a film ...

Rotorua Government Gardens

A free public historic garden open 24/7 is a highlight for many visitors. The gorgeous garden is nestled on the ...

Rotorua town walks, Sulphur Bay boardwalk

Discover a quiet boardwalk tucked behind the well known Government Buildings. It’s a free walk and a gem. A perfect ...

Rotorua 10 free & cheap things to do

Discover Rotorua without breaking the bank. Geothermal activity at Kuirau park, magnificent redwoods to picnic ...

Rotorua hot water pools & thermal waters, where to go

Immerse yourself in the joy of soaking in warm mineral water or take in the sight of nature’s power as you witness ...

Rotorua romantic places, couples things to do

Relish Rotorua’s ability to deliver romance. Adventure beckons with tandem zip lining and soft lighting is supplied ...

Te Puia geothermal centre & Maori Art and Craft Institute

Temptation, beautiful jewelled objects would make a perfect holiday memento. And then there is the sheer power of a ...

Rotorua Whakarewarewa: an iconic living Maori village

Bedazzled, one of New Zealand’s most unforgettable experiences, Whakarewarewa: New Zealand's Iconic Living Maori ...

Rotorua where to eat, dine and enjoy great views

Delicious food from EatStreet, Market Kitchen Cafe, The Landing and Third Place among several where your meal is ...

Rotorua walking trails

Rotorua has a number of walking trails and shared cycle trails for visitors to get outdoors and experience nature. ...

Rotorua Ohinemutu Heritage Village & St Faiths Church

Ohinemutu is a heritage village with occupation reaching back hundreds of years. The warm geothermal waters ...

Rotorua Buried Village the story of the Tarawera Eruption

A working archaeological village is New Zealand’s Pompeii, a village buried under the ash and pyroclastic flow of ...