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No matter where you are in our coastal paradise, you'll be treated to some of the best beaches in the country, delicious food and drink, unique culture, stunning walking tracks and trails, more waterfalls than you can shake a stick at, and plenty of opportunities to meet the friendly locals.

 

  

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Top 10 things to do in the Bay of Plenty:

1. Watch a beautiful canyon come alive with twinkling lights during an evening Waimarino Glow Worm Kayak Tour at Lake McLaren, near Tauranga.
2. Discover some of the best views in the Bay of Plenty on a scenic helicopter flight, an open cockpit flight or a glider flight. For the ultimate adrenaline rush, go on a skydiving adventure and take in breathtaking views of Mount Maunganui and its golden beaches expanding as far as the eye can see.
3. With 125-kilometres of pristine coastline, you simply can't avoid spending some time on or near the ocean. Our uncrowded beaches and gentle swells provide the perfect conditions to learn the basics of surfing and stand-up paddle boarding.
4. There are many ways to discover the Bay of Plenty’s renowned marine wildlife. Our warm coastal waters attract large pods of dolphins between November and May and you may also see orcas, whales, sea turtles and seals. 
5. The Bay of Plenty is renowned for its plentiful produce and seafood. Local establishments take full advantage of these fresh ingredients and there is no shortage of world-class dining options to enjoy while on holiday. 
6. One of New Zealand’s little-known treasures, Moutohorā (Whale Island) is home to the oldest living dinosaur, the endangered tuatara. Moutohorā sits 9km off the coast of Whakatāne and can only be accessed by a guided tour.
7. Go on a fun, unique and thrilling experience exploring the beautiful Bay of Plenty on the back of a V8 Chevrolet Trike with V8 Trikes. 
8. There’s no better place to experience New Zealand’s indigenous culture than at Mataatua; the landing place of the Mataatua waka.
9. Deep in the central North Island lies the world’s last prehistoric rainforest.
   Discover Whirinaki Te Pua-a-Tāne Conservation Park on a guided eco-cultural tour and immerse yourself in an ancient, natural world.
10. Enjoy some white water action on a riverbug in the scenic Wairoa river valley near Tauranga or in the Rangitāiki river in the Eastern Bay of Plenty.

 

Maps and brochures

• Bay of Plenty Visitor Map
• Tauranga and Western Bay of Plenty Cycle Trails Booklet