Located about 3 hours southeast of Auckland, the Bay of Plenty is another great weekend destination especially for those living in the upper part of the north island. I have visited the area a few times as my little sister lives in Mount Maunganui and have always enjoyed my trips. However, I am really looking forward to taking the motorhome to the bay for an extended trip and explore a little further. "The Bay of Plenty region is home to spectacular beaches, juicy kiwifruit and geothermal wonders. When James Cook arrived in 1769, he anchored off a great bay ‘full of plantations and villages’ that was, he noted ‘a bay of plenty’. The Bay of Plenty, New Zealand, is no less plentiful today. Around Tauranga are hectares of orchards and gardens producing everything from kiwifruit and citrus fruit to avocados. Add to this bounty the local craft beer and the plentiful fresh seafood and you just know that this is a place where you will dine well. Whether you are looking for something a little adventurous, cultural or family-friendly, the Bay of Plenty offers plenty of things to do." Hike Tauranga’s iconic Mount Maunganui It wouldn’t be a trip to Tauranga without taking on the Mount Maunganui walk. An activity to add to your list of must-dos in Tauranga, it’s the Bay of Plenty’s most iconic landmark. Enjoy 360-degree panoramic views from the top, and on a clear day, visitors can see the Coromandel peninsula in the North. https://www.newzealand.com/int/mount-maunganui/ Book a marine wildlife tour Explore Tauranga’s big blue backyard with Bay Explorer or Dolphin Seafaris. The sun-kissed coastline of the Bay of Plenty is frequented by dolphins, whales and orcas, and plenty of other sea life. Learn from passionate locals about the unique aquatic world that lies just off the coast. https://www.newzealand.com/int/plan/business/dolphin-seafaris-nz-ltd-1/ Paddle your way around Tauranga's coastline Book a tour or hire your own kayak and explore the coastline and inner bays of the region. KG Kayaks, East Coast Paddler, and Waimarino all offer unforgettable paddling adventures – from evening glow worm tours and SUP lessons around Mount Maunganui, to coastal adventures in the Eastern Bay of Plenty. https://www.newzealand.com/int/plan/business/kg-kayaks-1/ Treat yourself to a scenic helicopter flight
For a once-in-a-lifetime experience, book a scenic flight with the crew at Adventure Helicopters. Let them fly you over some of the most stunning areas of the Bay of Plenty, or for something really special, book one of their food and wine or fly and drive packages. https://www.newzealand.com/int/plan/business/bay-explorer-1/ Comments are closed.
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