Location
Coastal Bay of Plenty lies east of the
Kaimai-Mamaku Ranges and south of the Coromandel peninsula.
General
This region seems to have it all - a mild,
sunny climate, some of the country's most popular beaches and an abundance
of orchards, especially citrus and kiwifruit. The main centre, Tauranga,
has all the amenities of a major city. Holiday accommodation ranges from
high-class lodges to holiday parks and backpacker hostels, both in the
city and across the harbour at the beach resort of Mount Maunganui.
Main Attractions / Activities
Mount Maunganui, with
its prominent volcanic cone that gives it its name, is popular with
surfers. It's also a very popular family holiday spot having a choice of
both ocean and gentle harbour beaches.
Boat charters are available from Tauranga for big game fishing,
snorkelling, dolphin watching or just cruising. Out on the horizon is
White Island, an active volcano usually identified by its trailing plume
of steam. Helicopter trips land on the island from Rotorua and Whakatane,
along with boat trips also from Whakatane.
There are a number of challenging activities in the area, including
tandem parachute jumping, sky diving, a hair-raising ride in a bungee
rocket and rafting down the Wairoa River, one of the most spectacular
stretches of white water in the country.
Don't Miss
- Rafting the Wairoa River
- Kiwifruit country, near Te Puke
- Big game fishing, Tauranga
- A hike to the summit of Mt Maunganui's volcanic cone
- Surfing, Ocean Beach, Mt Maunganui
- Bungee Rocket Ride
- White Island trip
- Te Puke Vintage Auto Barn
- Hiking in the Kaimai-Mamaku Ranges
Main Centres
- Katikati - mural town
- Tauranga - a major regional centre and popular holiday spot
- Te Puke - for kiwifruit orchards
- Whakatane - main town of Eastern Bay of Plenty, for boat trips to
White Island volcano, local beaches
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