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 with many signposted, picturesque routes to choose from. Getting to the Bay of Plenty is an easy 2.5-hour drive from Auckland.

The spectacular East Coast Roads boast spectacular coastal scenery including stunning beaches, crashing surf and coastal scenery. Or head inland on the Tauranga Direct Road with rugged bush, orchards, farmlands and snow-capped mountains - the choices are endless! Touring routes along the very scenic Bay of Plenty provide many places to stop and relax, whether in a café or designated roadside rest area.

The Tauranga airport is the quickest and most direct way of entering the sunny Bay of Plenty. The airport has regular daily flights throughout the country. Boasting a revamped café and terminal, Tauranga airport has 164 arrivals and departures per week. Tauranga airport is located just over the Tauranga harbour bridge, 5 km from the city centre.