Title: 10 TOP Things to Do in Bay of Plenty Region March 2026 | Expedia.co.uk # What to do in Bay of Plenty Region ## Activities, attractions and tours ## Visit Bay of Plenty Region Types of activities Where to stay [Bay of Plenty Region travel guide](https://expedia.co.uk/Bay-of-Plenty-Region.dx553248635997166772) ![Panoramic view of Mount Maunganui in Tauranga. Tauranga is a harbourside city in the Bay of Plenty region on New Zealand's North Island.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635997166772/25e36ba7-e581-4e70-9994-dfc2003001f3.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![The Rotorua Museum of Art and History grounds in Rotorua, New Zealand. A little bit of Victorian England in New Zealand, the grounds contain lovely gardens and lawn bowl...lawns. Open and clean, it draws a nice mix of locals and tourists. The museum contains a great collection of fine arts and artifacts from the Maori culture.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6048125/e6c95a74-3488-4d18-b738-3796acbbfc87.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![The Polynesian Spa in Rotorua is a great place to warm up on a rainy day. Go in the morning and you'll have the place to yourself. ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6048125/eeccf5aa-b8d1-4e75-bdfb-c8cd3beba95d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Rotorua is small town mostly known for its geothermal activity, geysers and hot mud pools. The steam was following us all the time! It was real experience to walk around the park while on every step something evaporates...](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6048125/0da98a7b-ca2a-4e22-ad1d-89a6d0c0e6ef.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![The sulphur smell doesn't last as long as you think it will](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6048125/cb2f0a77-5d1b-4afe-aaff-064c44b2bb90.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) --- - ![find price illustration](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__find_price.svg) ### Explore activities Explore thousands of experiences from activities and attractions to day tours and transfer. - ![calendar shield illustration](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__calendar_shield.svg) ### Book with ease Skip the line- book tickets online in minutes to top attractions with free cancellation on many activities. - ![trophy illustration](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__trophy.svg) ### Treat yourself One Key members save % or more on select activities, hotels, cars and holiday rentals. [Learn about One Key](https://www.expedia.co.uk/welcome-one-key) --- ### Most fun & popular experiences in Bay of Plenty Region ### Tours & day trips [See all 169 activities](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/search?&rid=553248635997166772&location=Bay+of+Plenty+Region&filter.categories=ToursDayTrips) ![Hobbiton Day Tour from Rotorua with lunch at Hobbiton](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1394665/dfe1713a-96f6-472c-9e85-10921c86477a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Hobbiton Day Tour from Rotorua with lunch at Hobbiton 7h 9.4/10 248 Viator reviews Free cancellation available £132 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/hobbiton-day-tour-from-rotorua-with-lunch-at-hobbiton.a1394665.activity-details?&rid=553248635997166772&location=Bay+of+Plenty+Region&swp=off) ![Rotorua: Wai-O-Tapu Geothermal Park Entry Ticket](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48112687/bc81c230-7f37-4f61-baba-39588b4835a7.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Rotorua: Wai-O-Tapu Geothermal Park Entry Ticket 9.4/10 212 GetYourGuide reviews Free cancellation available £21 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/waiotapu-thermal-park-and-lady-knox-geyser-entry-ticket.a48112687.activity-details?&rid=553248635997166772&location=Bay+of+Plenty+Region&swp=off) ![Te Puia Geothermal, Kiwi and Māori Art](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/49997528/f6990868-a158-4192-bb29-6a96c77c16cf.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Te Puia Geothermal, Kiwi and Māori Art 8h Free cancellation available £104 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/tauranga-shore-excursion-te-puia-rotorua.a49997528.activity-details?&rid=553248635997166772&location=Bay+of+Plenty+Region&swp=off) ![Rotorua Tour from Auckland with Optional Extras](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/510280/0304acdc-c6a8-4b19-af34-f6a4a5447891.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Rotorua Tour from Auckland with Optional Extras 13h 9/10 16 verified reviews Free cancellation available £198 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/rotorua-tour-from-auckland-with-optional-extras.a510280.activity-details?&rid=553248635997166772&location=Bay+of+Plenty+Region&swp=off) ![Mitai Maori Village Cultural Experience in Rotorua](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/3878317/6bdd52d3-e44d-4aa6-8287-fd40dbf21a72.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Mitai Maori Village Cultural Experience in Rotorua 3h 9.6/10 650 Viator reviews Free cancellation available £73 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/mitai-maori-village-cultural-experience-in-rotorua.a3878317.activity-details?&rid=553248635997166772&location=Bay+of+Plenty+Region&swp=off) ![Rotorua: Te Pa Tu Māori Cultural Experience with Dinner](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/44981237/78e2e823-2af8-47dc-9ce2-96e4efb12bd0.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Rotorua: Te Pa Tu Māori Cultural Experience with Dinner 3h 30m 9.8/10 283 GetYourGuide reviews Free cancellation available £121 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/rotorua-te-pa-tu-maori-cultural-experience-with-dinner.a44981237.activity-details?&rid=553248635997166772&location=Bay+of+Plenty+Region&swp=off) ![Rotorua: Redwoods Altitude High Ropes Adventure](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/47908711/41148e8b-508a-433e-b43d-11aef57e2453.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Rotorua: Redwoods Altitude High Ropes Adventure 2h 10/10 49 GetYourGuide reviews Free cancellation available £63 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/rotorua-redwoods-altitude-high-ropes-adventure.a47908711.activity-details?&rid=553248635997166772&location=Bay+of+Plenty+Region&swp=off) ![TRIPLE DEAL Wai-O-Tapu, Redwood Forest & Blue Springs Ex Auckland](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/49352096/1162b1b1-2fb6-4c6f-80ae-edbe79c90a20.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### TRIPLE DEAL Wai-O-Tapu, Redwood Forest & Blue Springs Ex Auckland 12h 10/10 3 verified reviews Free cancellation available £151 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/wai-o-tapu-geothermal-wonderland-rotorua-group-tour-from-auckland.a49352096.activity-details?&rid=553248635997166772&location=Bay+of+Plenty+Region&swp=off) ![Ex Hamilton: TRIPLE DEAL Wai O Tapu, Redwood Forest & Blue Spring](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/50891032/89133393-373f-4279-9ea1-698aedf5bdd6.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Ex Hamilton: TRIPLE DEAL Wai O Tapu, Redwood Forest & Blue Spring 12h Free cancellation available £151 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/ex-hamilton-triple-deal-wai-o-tapu-redwood-forest-and-blue-spring.a50891032.activity-details?&rid=553248635997166772&location=Bay+of+Plenty+Region&swp=off) ![Voyages of Maori at Mitai Maori Village](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/49281893/1336dd54-ab43-4004-b05b-b8905882c00b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Voyages of Maori at Mitai Maori Village 2h 10/10 32 Viator reviews Free cancellation available £60 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/voyages-of-maori-at-mitai-maori-village.a49281893.activity-details?&rid=553248635997166772&location=Bay+of+Plenty+Region&swp=off) ### Water activities [See all 32 activities](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/search?&rid=553248635997166772&location=Bay+of+Plenty+Region&filter.categories=Wateractivities) ![Rafting Rotorua: Kaituna River White Water Experience](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/4582044/44caf6ed-ea2c-46ea-b92f-cb6c3af591a8.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Rafting Rotorua: Kaituna River White Water Experience 2h 30m 10/10 343 GetYourGuide reviews Free cancellation available £60 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/kaituna-river-3-5-hour-whitewater-rafting-experience.a4582044.activity-details?&rid=553248635997166772&location=Bay+of+Plenty+Region&swp=off) ![Rotorua: Velocity Valley - One Ride Pass](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/47708139/7045d3fb-bd76-4e03-9b56-23712daadb2a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Rotorua: Velocity Valley - One Ride Pass 10/10 3 GetYourGuide reviews Free cancellation available £28 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/rotorua-velocity-valley-adventure-park-experience-pass.a47708139.activity-details?&rid=553248635997166772&location=Bay+of+Plenty+Region&swp=off) ![From Tauranga: Half-Day Swimming with Dolphins Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/4533129/236e2f48-b884-4893-aa1e-94295b27f7b1.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### From Tauranga: Half-Day Swimming with Dolphins Tour 5h 8.6/10 39 GetYourGuide reviews Free cancellation available £71 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/from-tauranga-half-day-swimming-with-dolphins-tour.a4533129.activity-details?&rid=553248635997166772&location=Bay+of+Plenty+Region&swp=off) ![Kaituna River and Tutea Falls Whitewater Rafting](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/4530671/dab90f94-d61b-4d00-895e-5e9ae9a9a203.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Kaituna River and Tutea Falls Whitewater Rafting 2h 10/10 92 GetYourGuide reviews Free cancellation available £47 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/kaituna-river-and-tutea-falls-whitewater-rafting.a4530671.activity-details?&rid=553248635997166772&location=Bay+of+Plenty+Region&swp=off) ![Glow Worm Kayak Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/739454/70a1c9b4-ee75-47a0-aa9e-7954232838c6.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Glow Worm Kayak Tour 3h 9.8/10 96 Viator reviews Free cancellation available £84 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/rotorua-glow-worm-kayaking-tour.a739454.activity-details?&rid=553248635997166772&location=Bay+of+Plenty+Region&swp=off) ![Tauranga Daytime Scenic Lake McLaren Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/45280133/6b584ee5-9140-4c10-a302-ec577f3d1d59.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Tauranga Daytime Scenic Lake McLaren Tour 3h 30m 9/10 14 Viator reviews Free cancellation available £76 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/scenic-lake-mclaren-kayak-tour.a45280133.activity-details?&rid=553248635997166772&location=Bay+of+Plenty+Region&swp=off) ![Cambridge, Matamata, Waitomo: 1-Hour Ecological River Cruise](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/4564345/416b58ea-5e5e-48f4-9500-e1947c7ed019.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Cambridge, Matamata, Waitomo: 1-Hour Ecological River Cruise 1h 10/10 10 GetYourGuide reviews Free cancellation available £64 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/waikato-river-1-hour-ecological-river-cruise.a4564345.activity-details?&rid=553248635997166772&location=Bay+of+Plenty+Region&swp=off) ![Tauranga: Evening Glowworm Kayak Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/44734950/4c20ed00-c176-476b-b5e7-5d100d7315bb.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Tauranga: Evening Glowworm Kayak Tour 3h 9.8/10 56 GetYourGuide reviews Free cancellation available £121 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/tauranga-evening-glow-worm-kayak-tour.a44734950.activity-details?&rid=553248635997166772&location=Bay+of+Plenty+Region&swp=off) ![Rotorua: Evening Starlight Gourmet Kayak Tour Glowworms](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/46559181/24217687-9b8c-4139-b010-eb0faa1f498a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Rotorua: Evening Starlight Gourmet Kayak Tour Glowworms 4h 30m 9/10 6 Viator reviews Free cancellation available £151 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/starlight-gourmet-kayak-experience-rotorua.a46559181.activity-details?&rid=553248635997166772&location=Bay+of+Plenty+Region&swp=off) ![Katoa Jet Boat & Lake Rotoiti Hot Pools](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/4438117/bf45d511-ba3c-4a0c-af56-b5c337a80bd1.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Katoa Jet Boat & Lake Rotoiti Hot Pools 2h 30m 10/10 1 Viator review Free cancellation available £77 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/katoa-jet-boat-lake-rotoiti-hot-pools.a4438117.activity-details?&rid=553248635997166772&location=Bay+of+Plenty+Region&swp=off) ### Private & custom tours [See all 28 activities](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/search?&rid=553248635997166772&location=Bay+of+Plenty+Region&filter.categories=Privatecustomtours) ![Rotorua: Secret Spot Hot Tubs](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/4756595/e58f0a1e-af7b-45bc-bdf3-21b099916b0e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Rotorua: Secret Spot Hot Tubs 45m 9.6/10 94 GetYourGuide reviews Free cancellation available £19 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/null.a4756595.activity-details?&rid=553248635997166772&location=Bay+of+Plenty+Region&swp=off) ![Private Tour Tauranga Magical Hobbiton Film Set](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/49135976/2c00f37c-7405-4628-9ff9-935edcf1e3d8.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Private Tour Tauranga Magical Hobbiton Film Set 6h 30m £619 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/private-tour-tauranga-magical-hobbiton-film-set.a49135976.activity-details?&rid=553248635997166772&location=Bay+of+Plenty+Region&swp=off) ![TAURANGA City & Scenic Sightseeing 2-hour Local Bus Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/46489940/a62b20a4-3589-491d-8f62-5becf3e3acc0.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### TAURANGA City & Scenic Sightseeing 2-hour Local Bus Tour 2h 8.2/10 57 Viator reviews Free cancellation available £34 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/2-hour-tauranga-and-mount-maunganui-minibus-private-tour.a46489940.activity-details?&rid=553248635997166772&location=Bay+of+Plenty+Region&swp=off) ![Private Hobbiton Film Set and Rotorua Day Trip from Auckland](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/50903116/9169e7a7-ade7-4ca7-9682-993f970a5499.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Private Hobbiton Film Set and Rotorua Day Trip from Auckland 12h Free cancellation available £296 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/private-hobbiton-film-set-and-rotorua-day-trip-from-auckland.a50903116.activity-details?&rid=553248635997166772&location=Bay+of+Plenty+Region&swp=off) ![Full Day Private Shore Tour in Auckland from Tauranga Cruise Port](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/46912932/8564ef1a-4333-4f1f-a86c-a31e0d7e0e13.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Full Day Private Shore Tour in Auckland from Tauranga Cruise Port 10h £311 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/full-day-private-shore-tour-in-auckland-from-tauranga-cruise-port.a46912932.activity-details?&rid=553248635997166772&location=Bay+of+Plenty+Region&swp=off) ![Private, via beaches, Kiwi farm to Rotorua 8 lakes & Geothermal](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1760235/783a7201-e6ca-4595-84b2-d9600b464e9c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Private, via beaches, Kiwi farm to Rotorua 8 lakes & Geothermal 8h 10/10 8 Viator reviews Free cancellation available £712 includes taxes & fees per traveller\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/private-shore-excursion-rotorua-tauranga-maori-culture-geyser-concert.a1760235.activity-details?&rid=553248635997166772&location=Bay+of+Plenty+Region&swp=off) ![Romantic Private tour in Tauranga](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/3357729/2da202f0-a864-4367-8331-ceb258a7dd33.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Romantic Private tour in Tauranga 2h Free cancellation available £1,447 includes taxes & fees per adult\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/romantic-tour-in-tauranga.a3357729.activity-details?&rid=553248635997166772&location=Bay+of+Plenty+Region&swp=off) ![TAURANGA SHORE EXCURSION: V8 TRIKE - 1.5 hour City Sites](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/44901199/edac7233-2bc9-4998-8ec8-204da131a721.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### TAURANGA SHORE EXCURSION: V8 TRIKE - 1.5 hour City Sites 1h 30m 10/10 1 verified review Free cancellation available £303 includes taxes & fees per traveller\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/tauranga-shore-excursion-v8-trike-tauranga-city-tour-inc-mount-maunganui.a44901199.activity-details?&rid=553248635997166772&location=Bay+of+Plenty+Region&swp=off) ![Rotorua Geothermal Experience Private Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/49731390/d0e11fa7-d85f-45b2-8162-6b5e7ae387a1.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Rotorua Geothermal Experience Private Tour 12h Free cancellation available £387 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/rotorua-geothermal-experience-private-tour.a49731390.activity-details?&rid=553248635997166772&location=Bay+of+Plenty+Region&swp=off) ![ROTORUA - Hell's Gate Geothermal Park & Mud Spa Day Trip](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/46891288/a6041ee8-4757-4f52-a1fd-5870a36a9562.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### ROTORUA - Hell's Gate Geothermal Park & Mud Spa Day Trip 6h 9.2/10 16 Viator reviews £127 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/tauranga-tour-rotorua-hells-gate-geothermal-park-mud-spa.a46891288.activity-details?&rid=553248635997166772&location=Bay+of+Plenty+Region&swp=off) ### Adventure & outdoor [See all 24 activities](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/search?&rid=553248635997166772&location=Bay+of+Plenty+Region&filter.categories=AdventureOutdoor) ![Rotorua: Redwoods Altitude High Ropes Adventure](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/47908711/41148e8b-508a-433e-b43d-11aef57e2453.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Rotorua: Redwoods Altitude High Ropes Adventure 2h 10/10 49 GetYourGuide reviews Free cancellation available £63 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/rotorua-redwoods-altitude-high-ropes-adventure.a47908711.activity-details?&rid=553248635997166772&location=Bay+of+Plenty+Region&swp=off) ![Rotorua: Velocity Valley - One Ride Pass](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/47708139/7045d3fb-bd76-4e03-9b56-23712daadb2a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Rotorua: Velocity Valley - One Ride Pass 10/10 3 GetYourGuide reviews Free cancellation available £28 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/rotorua-velocity-valley-adventure-park-experience-pass.a47708139.activity-details?&rid=553248635997166772&location=Bay+of+Plenty+Region&swp=off) ![Rotorua: Nocturnal Glow-Worm Adventure Tour with a Guide](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48122132/a05565bc-b36a-40e3-b492-76e104bdba85.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Rotorua: Nocturnal Glow-Worm Adventure Tour with a Guide 3h 10/10 58 GetYourGuide reviews Free cancellation available £54 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/rotorua-nocturnal-glow-worm-tour-with-a-guide.a48122132.activity-details?&rid=553248635997166772&location=Bay+of+Plenty+Region&swp=off) ![Rotorua: Velocity Valley - Two Ride Pass](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/4755047/6a24f931-14de-44f0-ad12-c5a752252ab8.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Rotorua: Velocity Valley - Two Ride Pass 9.6/10 4 GetYourGuide reviews Free cancellation available £50 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/velocity-valley-2-ride-combo-package.a4755047.activity-details?&rid=553248635997166772&location=Bay+of+Plenty+Region&swp=off) ![Rotorua: Authentic Kiwi Farm Experience at the Agrodome](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/46349939/0fc1ee2f-9b19-4878-9a87-b97ba3454765.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Rotorua: Authentic Kiwi Farm Experience at the Agrodome 2h 30m 9.8/10 45 GetYourGuide reviews Free cancellation available £28 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/rotorua-agrodome-farm-experience-with-tour-and-show.a46349939.activity-details?&rid=553248635997166772&location=Bay+of+Plenty+Region&swp=off) ![Rotorua: 6 Ziplines, Swing-Bridges & Wildlife Encounters](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/4850799/029c6e91-e473-4a71-b674-1495d56ed3c5.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Rotorua: 6 Ziplines, Swing-Bridges & Wildlife Encounters 2h 30m+ 10/10 137 GetYourGuide reviews Free cancellation available £86 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/rotorua-guided-zipline-adventure-tour-with-photos.a4850799.activity-details?&rid=553248635997166772&location=Bay+of+Plenty+Region&swp=off) ![Rotorua: Mount Tarawera Volcanic Crater Half-Day Guided Walk](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/4760005/8e47cd75-bf23-436e-a26d-c7cb728a1fcc.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Rotorua: Mount Tarawera Volcanic Crater Half-Day Guided Walk 4h 30m 9.4/10 37 GetYourGuide reviews Free cancellation available £86 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/rotorua-mount-tarawera-volcanic-crater-half-day-guided-walk.a4760005.activity-details?&rid=553248635997166772&location=Bay+of+Plenty+Region&swp=off) ![From Tauranga: Skydive over Mount Maunganui](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/4751487/2effd693-343e-47d1-a32b-1d183bf68f97.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### From Tauranga: Skydive over Mount Maunganui 1h 30m 10/10 25 GetYourGuide reviews Free cancellation available £231 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/null.a4751487.activity-details?&rid=553248635997166772&location=Bay+of+Plenty+Region&swp=off) ![Monster 4X4 Thrill Ride at Off Road NZ](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1305082/d0a3e2b7-09f4-450f-8749-f10180a0f5f2.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Monster 4X4 Thrill Ride at Off Road NZ 10m 10/10 3 Viator reviews Free cancellation available £29 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/monster-4x4-thrill-ride-at-off-road-nz.a1305082.activity-details?&rid=553248635997166772&location=Bay+of+Plenty+Region&swp=off) ![Nocturnal adventure Glow-worm tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/45272575/ac557a98-c9aa-4add-88cd-266ff7fbf144.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Nocturnal adventure Glow-worm tour 3h 10/10 143 Viator reviews Free cancellation available £54 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/nocturnal-adventure-glow-worm-tour.a45272575.activity-details?&rid=553248635997166772&location=Bay+of+Plenty+Region&swp=off) ### Air, helicopter & balloon tours [See all 10 activities](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/search?&rid=553248635997166772&location=Bay+of+Plenty+Region&filter.categories=AirHelicopterBalloonTours) ![From Tauranga: Skydive over Mount Maunganui](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/4751487/2effd693-343e-47d1-a32b-1d183bf68f97.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### From Tauranga: Skydive over Mount Maunganui 1h 30m 10/10 25 GetYourGuide reviews Free cancellation available £231 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/null.a4751487.activity-details?&rid=553248635997166772&location=Bay+of+Plenty+Region&swp=off) ![Mount Tarawera/Orakei Korako "Thermal Explorer" Dual Landing](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/2321622/7bca58a0-ff41-4be0-89bc-3bd4c9b825e1.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Mount Tarawera/Orakei Korako "Thermal Explorer" Dual Landing 3h 10/10 3 Viator reviews Free cancellation available £670 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/mount-tarawera-orakei-korako-thermal-explorer-dual-landing.a2321622.activity-details?&rid=553248635997166772&location=Bay+of+Plenty+Region&swp=off) ![Mt Tarawera Helicopter Tour with Volcano Landing](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1395617/fd39db89-4170-4446-b1a9-11fc1db46ef6.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Mt Tarawera Helicopter Tour with Volcano Landing 40m 10/10 16 Viator reviews Free cancellation available £290 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/mt-tarawera-helicopter-tour-with-volcano-landing.a1395617.activity-details?&rid=553248635997166772&location=Bay+of+Plenty+Region&swp=off) ![Mt. Tarawera Volcano Scenic Floatplane Tour from Rotorua](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1395492/432718f7-5b6a-4366-8273-f07359aa1ecd.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Mt. Tarawera Volcano Scenic Floatplane Tour from Rotorua 30m 9.2/10 10 Viator reviews Free cancellation available £169 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/mt-tarawera-volcano-scenic-floatplane-tour-from-rotorua.a1395492.activity-details?&rid=553248635997166772&location=Bay+of+Plenty+Region&swp=off) ![Helicopter White Island / Mount Tarawera 'Volcanic Extremes'](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/4961054/d5360e72-c1e1-46b6-873c-125cef2c38b5.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Helicopter White Island / Mount Tarawera 'Volcanic Extremes' 1h 45m Free cancellation available £991 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/volcanic-helicopter-tour-in-white-island-and-mount-tarawera.a4961054.activity-details?&rid=553248635997166772&location=Bay+of+Plenty+Region&swp=off) ![Rotorua: White Island, Mount Tarawera & Waimangu Volcanic …](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/52102215/7639e5ab-0bf1-4d5e-91bc-9bea0589dcbf.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Rotorua: White Island, Mount Tarawera & Waimangu Volcanic … 2h Free cancellation available £532 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/rotorua-white-island-mount-tarawera-waimangu-volcanic.a52102215.activity-details?&rid=553248635997166772&location=Bay+of+Plenty+Region&swp=off) ![Mount Tarawera Orakei Korako Thermal Explorer](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1396530/cfcdcf08-1853-4684-aa79-da1032e17fee.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Mount Tarawera Orakei Korako Thermal Explorer 2h 15m Free cancellation available £344 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/mount-tarawera-orakei-korako-thermal-explorer.a1396530.activity-details?&rid=553248635997166772&location=Bay+of+Plenty+Region&swp=off) ![Eruption Trail Tour With Natural Hot Pool Swimming](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/4975809/de090489-a34f-4764-9fa1-4dbd9a65baaa.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Eruption Trail Tour With Natural Hot Pool Swimming 2h 35m Free cancellation available £274 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/eruption-trail-tour-with-natural-hot-pool-swimming-tour-3ah.a4975809.activity-details?&rid=553248635997166772&location=Bay+of+Plenty+Region&swp=off) ![White Island & Mount Tarawera Floatplane Adventure](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1395205/5733ce65-a3a7-4adb-a4f6-d6f5466b3740.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### White Island & Mount Tarawera Floatplane Adventure 1h 25m 10/10 1 Viator review Free cancellation available £475 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/white-island-mount-tarawera-floatplane-adventure.a1395205.activity-details?&rid=553248635997166772&location=Bay+of+Plenty+Region&swp=off) ![Mount Tarawera Volcanic Adventure by Helicopter](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1396536/788ecd66-0836-4788-b4ed-d36dcf9051e7.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Mount Tarawera Volcanic Adventure by Helicopter 1h 8/10 1 Viator review Free cancellation available £456 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/mount-tarawera-volcanic-adventure-by-helicopter.a1396536.activity-details?&rid=553248635997166772&location=Bay+of+Plenty+Region&swp=off) ## What to do in Bay of Plenty Region --- ### Popular places to visit ![Mount Maunganui beach panorama](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6108238/1b3c59df-d647-43ab-8d0d-67bdacf9fe94.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Mount Maunganui 5/5(21 reviews) Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Mount Maunganui during your travels in Tauranga. Wander the area's beautiful beaches or simply enjoy one of its charming cafes. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Mount-Maunganui-Mount-Maunganui.d6108238.Attraction) ![Skyline Rotorua](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6170998/76ce5618-94a0-4158-9cd5-2f338b022b4c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Skyline Rotorua 4.5/5(18 reviews) Take in the splendid scenery during a gondola ride and jump in a luge cart to navigate your way down the exciting mountain track. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Skyline-Rotorua-Fairy-Springs.d6170998.Attraction) ![Polynesian Spa](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6108090/3fdedc2c-cbab-4061-ab5c-3f9f8a29a73e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Polynesian Spa 5/5(8 reviews) Set among the serene Government Gardens on the shores of Lake Rotorua, these hot pools are an idyllic place to relax and unwind. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Polynesian-Spa-Rotorua.d6108090.Attraction) ![Redwoods Whakarewarewa Forest](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6126700/b7db01ba-feb9-4b2c-b691-1aa1261f7c9a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Redwoods Whakarewarewa Forest 5/5(21 reviews) Walk, cycle or ride a horse through this picturesque forest filled with a magnificent array of trees from around the world. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Redwoods-Whakarewarewa-Forest-Whakarewarewa.d6126700.Attraction) ![Lake Rotoiti](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6052731/0864ae02-fa64-4e67-95ef-ea6ac21ee9cc.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Lake Rotoiti 4.5/5(9 reviews) Marvel at the pristine Nelson Lakes National Park as you kayak across this magnificent lake to thermal pools and glow worm caves. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Lake-Rotoiti-Bay-of-Plenty-Region.d6052731.Attraction) ![Lake Rotorua](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6108094/2bbf67d7-8b67-4094-b308-91103da1a6a3.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Lake Rotorua 4.5/5(53 reviews) One of the largest lakes on the North Island, this location offers an abundance of exciting activities as well as a fascinating geological and cultural history. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Lake-Rotorua-Rotorua.d6108094.Attraction) ![Eat Street](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635754896551/a157f57e-fa78-46ea-828f-8c88fb250f81.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Eat Street 4.5/5(20 reviews) During your trip to Rotorua, you can enjoy retail therapy at Eat Street. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Eat-Street-Rotorua.d553248635754896551.Attraction) ![Mitai Maori Village](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621526967428/72378831-de70-4036-a30e-fee1e8118bbb.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Mitai Maori Village 5/5(11 reviews) For a great insight into Māori customs and way of life, sign up for this magical, entertaining and educational cultural experience. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Mitai-Maori-Village-Fairy-Springs.d553248621526967428.Attraction) ![Papamoa Beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6252797/5b325d8f-4167-4b1f-a021-9621dca63fa7.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Papamoa Beach Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Papamoa Beach during your trip to Papamoa Beach? Amble around the area's beaches or visit its shops. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Papamoa-Beach-Tauranga.d683116997147742208.Attraction) ### Explore areas of Bay of Plenty Region ![Mount Maunganui](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6138718/0286042b-8f2e-4030-bf3c-46fe8ff788f0.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Mount Maunganui Take in the views from this mighty volcanic cone, relax on a beach, go for a surf, dine out or indulge in some retail therapy in the Bay of Plenty. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Tauranga-Mount-Maunganui.dx6138718) ![Papamoa Beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6252797/3db8c39a-c839-4b27-b843-a10fa76f2cad.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Papamoa Beach Unique features of Papamoa Beach include the beaches and shopping. Make a stop by Papamoa Beach or Bay of Plenty while you're exploring the area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Tauranga-Papamoa-Beach.dx6252797) ![Panoramic aerial view of Mt Maunganui, North Island, New Zealand](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635975848275/480b5999-a1b7-4887-91fd-471729974b3e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Papamoa While Papamoa may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Gordon Spratt Reserve and Simpson Reserve. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Tauranga-Papamoa.dx553248635975848275) ![Lake Okareka](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6135546/afe9a80f-43c5-4b49-ba98-bd3b14be0fd4.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Lake Okareka Despite its pretty views and charming, leafy walks, this picturesque lake manages to remain relatively crowd-free and peaceful. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Rotorua-Lake-Okareka.dx6135546) ![Aerial: Scenic Blue and green lakes, Rotorua, New Zealand](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635926198461/998a326f-1cba-49f0-a34b-bfd24fd3887b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Whakarewarewa The panoramic lake views and luxurious spas are just a few highlights of Whakarewarewa. Make a stop by Whakarewarewa: The Living Maori Village or Te Puia New Zealand Maori Arts and Crafts Institute while you're exploring the area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Rotorua-Whakarewarewa.dx553248635926198461) ![Owhata](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6048125/b4c99a5b-c5da-447e-9c9a-3bbe608790d9.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Owhata If you're spending some time in Owhata, Lake Rotorua and Haiku Pathway are top sights worth seeing. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Rotorua-Owhata.dx553248635976395211) --- Looking for fun things to do nearby? Check [things to do near me](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do-near-me) to find and book the best things to do, fun activities, and top attractions wherever you happen to be. --- ## Day trip destinations from Bay of Plenty Region ![Rotorua](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6048125/9a8a8a74-9f75-477d-8283-18de79bd5c68.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Rotorua ![Lake Tarawera](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6108134/bdb77130-4da7-49e5-a693-c3e8eecbce18.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Lake Tarawera ![Waikato Region aerial view on a cloudy summer day. Countryside of New Zealand](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6048128/c5014af9-e5aa-4bc5-9c31-a4b93ae76d65.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Horohoro ![Lake Okataina](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6108119/e7d6affe-5d83-41e4-89d2-e4e1bebf1b94.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Lake Okataina ![Bowentown Walk Lookout : scenic views of the Bowentown⁩⁦ Beach, Shelly Bay and Pacific Ocean in Bay of Plenty, New Zealand](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6108245/3387d91b-df26-4497-adfe-29f7ee728aad.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Matakana Island ![Waihi Beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6343828/23a116d0-37c5-459e-a417-93a6e418f737.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Waihi Beach ![Landscape photo of a jetty on Lake Rotoiti, New Zealand. This jetty is within the Nelson Lakes National Park and is one of the most Instagrammed locations in New Zealand](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6135545/3c048aa5-61d8-4661-aabe-74ea09d75ef9.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Mourea ![Hamurana](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621532610836/c80765fc-4bd9-4ac0-8df7-3e40ff9bccd7.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Hamurana ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/mad-service/footer/bnaBanners/BEX_Footer.jpg) ## Go further with the Expedia app Save on select hotels when you book in the app. Our app deals help you to save on trips so you can travel more and manage it all on the go. Scan the QR code with your device camera and download our app