The Bay of Plenty has some of the most beautiful beaches and waterfalls.
When we first went to the Bay of Plenty as a family, our days were filled with waterfalls, beaches and waterholes. We loved the water and this was the perfect place for it.
Weather
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Activities
Whether you’re looking for a relaxing family getaway by the beach or an adventurous or sightseeing holiday, the Bay of Plenty has something for you.
Relax in the hot pools, go for a walk to waterfalls, through lush forest or up the mount to enjoy the views or enjoy the day by the beach.
Or if you’re looking for more thrills and spills, try out your fear of heights at the Adventure Forest, go on a dolphin cruise, or spend the day at Warimarino Adventure Park.
There’s something for everyone.
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Tauranga is the place to go if you’re looking for amazing beaches, cooling waterfalls and swimming holes and fun waterparks, then relax at the pools or wind down with a nice walk amongst nature before bed. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Tauranga | New Zealand (@tauranganz) Tours / attractions White Island Tour…
About | Kaiate Falls The Kaiate Falls are a real treat, especially if you enjoy jumping off from ledges and into the water. The ledges you can jump off are at least two meters high and our kids loved giving them a go, they’ve never jumped off something this high before so it was a real achievement for them. There…
©️ Western Bay of Plenty Tourism Whakatane is the kiwi capital of the world, being the only place you can come and see or hear the kiwi in local’s backyards. There are two kiwi trusts in the Bay of Plenty, and the kiwi are found here more than anywhere. A kiwi’s call can be heard more than one kilometre…
About | McLaren Falls Park McLaren Falls Park is beautiful 190-hectare parkland, set beside the tranquil Lake McLaren and is just ten minutes away from the Tauranga city centre. The park showcases some of the best botanical collections of trees in the North Island. The park is popular for bush walks, picnics, fishing, camping, kayaking, disc golf, summertime concerts and…
About | Papamoa Beach Papamoa Beach is located just down the coast from Mount Maunganui, it has all of the same lovely features but a lot less crowded. There’s 16km of pristine beach so lots of room to kick a ball or play some beach cricket. Favourite activities here include swimming, surfing, fishing or just walking and playing along the…
About | Mount Maunganui Mount Maunganui (also called Mauao or the Mount) is an extinct volcano and a huge part of Tauranga, it’s impossible not to see it off in the distance as you’re driving through the town, standing at 232 metres high. The mount is mostly surrounded by water so you’ll be enjoying lovely seaside views most of the…
About | Aongatete Swimming Holes Track The Aongatete Swimming Holes Track takes you to a spot along the Aongatete River with lots of beautiful pools to relax and have fun in. 30 minutes one way, the track takes you through native bush and ends at the small river, close to a little waterfall. The track starts beside a gate on…
About | Braemar Springs Braemar Springs is a beautiful and clear swimming hole, nestled between the Tarawera River below and a nice grassy area that’s great for a family picnic. The freshwater from the swimming hole comes from deep underground so the water may be cold! Perfect on a nice day. There are no toilets. Please take your rubbish with…