What to do in Bay of Plenty Region

Activities, attractions and tours

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A coastal landscape with a grassy hillside, a beach, and a sunset.
A geothermal hot spring with clear blue water, a red-brown edge, and steam rising from the water.
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A coastal town with a bay, boats, buildings, and a hilly landscape.

Activities

Hell's Gate Mud Bath & Spas

Hell's Gate Mud Bath & Spas

AU$74
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Hell's Gate Mud Bath & Spas
Te Ra Guided Experience

Te Ra Guided Experience

AU$87
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Te Ra Guided Experience
Marama: Geyser Light Trail

Marama: Geyser Light Trail

AU$40
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Marama: Geyser Light Trail
The Hell's Gate Experience

The Hell's Gate Experience

AU$95
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
The Hell's Gate Experience
1-Day Rotorua Tour from Auckland with Options

Rotorua Tour from Auckland with Optional Extras

AU$371
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Rotorua Tour from Auckland with Optional Extras
Volcanic Valley Self Guided Walking and Hiking at Waimangu

Volcanic Valley Self Guided Walking and Hiking at Waimangu

AU$62
per adult
88% of travellers recommend
Volcanic Valley Self Guided Walking and Hiking at Waimangu
Hobbiton Day Tour from Rotorua with lunch at Hobbiton

Hobbiton Day Tour from Rotorua with lunch at Hobbiton

AU$253
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Hobbiton Day Tour from Rotorua with lunch at Hobbiton
Rotorua: Jade Carving Experience at a Local Studio

Rotorua: Jade Carving Experience at a Local Studio

AU$37
per adult
Rotorua: Jade Carving Experience at a Local Studio
Geothermal Mineral Baths Experience: Pavilion Pools for 12+

Rotorua: Polynesian Spa Pavilion Hot Pool Bathing (12+ yrs)

AU$45
per adult
78% of travellers recommend
Rotorua: Polynesian Spa Pavilion Hot Pool Bathing (12+ yrs)
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Rotorua Tour from Auckland with Optional Extras

Rotorua Tour from Auckland with Optional Extras

Activity duration is 13 hours
9.0 out of 10 with 16 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is AU$376 per adult
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Private & custom tours

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Private Forest Spa in Rotorua: Secret Spot Hot Tubs

Private Forest Spa in Rotorua: Secret Spot Hot Tubs

Activity duration is 45 minutes
9.6 out of 10 with 102 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is AU$37 per adult
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Adventure & outdoor

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Rotorua: Redwoods Altitude High Ropes Adventure

Rotorua: Redwoods Altitude High Ropes Adventure

Activity duration is 2 hours
10.0 out of 10 with 52 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is AU$119 per adult
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Water activities

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Glow Worm Kayak Tour

Glow Worm Kayak Tour

Activity duration is 3 hours
9.8 out of 10 with 96 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is AU$184 per adult
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Spa & wellness

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Hell's Gate Mud Bath & Spas

Hell's Gate Mud Bath & Spas

Activity duration is 1 hour
9.4 out of 10 with 128 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is AU$74 per adult
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What to do in Bay of Plenty Region

Stay near popular Bay of Plenty Region attractions

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Mokoia Island

Accessible only on a guided tour, this small island at the centre of Lake Rotorua is rich in native birdlife and Māori history and culture.
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Mount Maunganui

Mount Maunganui is popular for its beaches, and if you're looking for more to see and do, you might think about a trip to Pilot Bay Beach or Maunganui Beach.

A beach with clear blue water, a sandy shore, and a hill with greenery in the background.

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.

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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 Papamoa Beach.

A geothermal area with a hot spring, steam rising from the ground, and a forested hillside in the background.
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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.

A coastal town with a lake, surrounded by hills and dense greenery.

Inner City

If you're spending some time in Inner City, Tamaki Maori Village and Rotorua Central Mall are top sights worth seeing.

 

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Day trip destinations from Bay of Plenty Region

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Whakatane

A geothermal area with a green pool, an orange rim, and steam rising from the water.

Rotorua

A beach with people, a caravan, and parked cars.

Lake Tarawera

A yellow building with signs for Talisman Hotel, Wood Fired Pizzas, and Garden Bar at Real.

Katikati

A lake with a wooden dock extending into the water, surrounded by mountains and a cloudy sky.

Lake Okataina

A coastal landscape with a beach, forested hills, and a clear blue sky.

Matakana Island

A coastal cityscape at dusk with a view of the beach, a rocky outcrop, and a distant island.

Waihi Beach

A wooden pier extending into calm waters with mountains in the background.

Mourea