What to do in Bay of Plenty Region

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Panoramic view of Mount Maunganui in Tauranga. Tauranga is a harbourside city in the Bay of Plenty region on New Zealand's North Island.
Panoramic view of Mount Maunganui in Tauranga. Tauranga is a harbourside city in the Bay of Plenty region on New Zealand's North Island.
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.
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.
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...

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Mount Maunganui showing a sandy beach, general coastal views and a city

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.

Mount Maunganui
Papamoa Beach

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.

Papamoa Beach
Panoramic aerial view of Mt Maunganui, North Island, New Zealand

Papamoa

While visiting Papamoa, you might make a stop by sights like blokart Recreation Park and Looking Glass Garden.

Papamoa
Lake Okareka showing a lake or waterhole

Lake Okareka

Despite its pretty views and charming, leafy walks, this picturesque lake manages to remain relatively crowd-free and peaceful.

Lake Okareka
Four of a kind

Owhata

If you're spending some time in Owhata, Lake Rotorua and Haiku Pathway are top sights worth seeing.

Owhata
Aerial: Scenic Blue and green lakes, Rotorua, New Zealand

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 Whakarewarewa Thermal Reserve while you're exploring the area.

Whakarewarewa

 

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