Bay of Plenty Travel Guides

Tauranga Airport

Tauranga Airport opened on January 18, 1939. In 1940, the land was acquired for the development of an RNZAF training station and two years later...

Mauao

The mountain of Mt Maunganui, known to the local Maori people as Mauao, is shrouded in legend and history. It's the dominant geological...

Driving to the Bay of Plenty

Driving to the Bay of Plenty is a fantastic experience with many signposted, picturesque routes to choose from. Getting to the Bay of Plenty is an...

McLaren Falls Park

McLaren Falls Park consists of 170 hectares of lakeland park set amongst pastoral farming and horticulture containing one of the best botanical...

Motiti Island

Situated just 10 minutes flight from Tauranga, Motiti Island is a paradise for diving, fishing, swimming and snorkelling. Walks around the island...

Royal Botanic Gardens

The Royal Botanic Gardens Melbourne have become world-famous for spectacular vistas across sweeping lawns and lakes and the Ornamental Lake with...

The Redwoods, Whakarewarewa Forest

Te Puna Quarry Park

Te Puna Quarry Park gives visitors a chance to view tranquil gardens in an amazing environment. Developed by volunteers, there's plenty to...

Kaimai Mamaku Forest Park

The Kaimai Range and the Mamaku Plateau make up the 45,000ha Kaimai Mamaku Forest Park. The park separates the coastal Bay of Plenty and the...

Minden Lookout

Between Katikati and the city of Tauranga is Te Puna, where you can turn right and drive up to the Minden Lookout. Just 20 minutes from Tauranga...

Hukutaia Domain

The 5ha domain contains one of the finest collections of native flora, with 80 species of native trees, shrubs, ferns and grasses, plus several...

Kaiate Falls

Also known as Te Rerekawau Falls, Kaiate Falls are the highlight of a forest reserve near Tauranga. Kaiate Falls are created where the Kaiate...

Whakatane Airport

Matakana Island

Matakana Island is a long, flat island mostly covered with pine forest, is one of New Zealand's best beach breaks for surfing. Matakana...

White Island

White Island (or Whakaari as it was named by the Maori before Europeans arrived) is an active volcano and private scenic reserve accessible only...

Travelling to the Bay of Plenty

With the options of flying, busing or driving getting to the Bay of Plenty is half the fun! Driving to the Bay of Plenty is a fantastic experience...

Waioeka Scenic Reserve

This is New Zealand's largest scenic reserve, covering 1800ha along the Opotiki to Gisborne highway. The area was cleared for farming after...