What to do in Western Bay of Plenty District

Activities, attractions and tours

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A coastal landscape with a sandy beach, gentle waves, and dense forest.
A sandy beach with dunes and a distant mountain range.
A War Memorial Hall with a white facade and red poppy decorations.
A mural of a pioneer store with a horse-drawn carriage, people, and a dog.

Activities

Ultimate self-drive rail car journey

Ultimate self-drive rail car journey

AU$65
per adult
Ultimate self-drive rail car journey
Agrodome Farm Experience including Farm Show and Farm Tour - Rotorua

Agrodome Farm Experience including Farm Show and Farm Tour - Rotorua

AU$54
per adult
Agrodome Farm Experience including Farm Show and Farm Tour - Rotorua
The Hell's Gate Experience

The Hell's Gate Experience

AU$95
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
The Hell's Gate Experience
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
Rotorua: Velocity Valley - Pick Two Pass

Rotorua: Velocity Valley - Two Ride Pass

AU$95
per adult
Rotorua: Velocity Valley - Two Ride Pass
Rotorua: Velocity Valley - Pick One Pass

Rotorua: Velocity Valley - One Ride Pass

AU$54
per adult
Rotorua: Velocity Valley - One Ride Pass
From Matamata: Guided Hobbiton Experience with Bus Transfers

From Matamata: Guided Hobbiton Experience with Bus Transfers

AU$107
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
From Matamata: Guided Hobbiton Experience with Bus Transfers
Tauranga Daytime Scenic Lake McLaren Tour

Tauranga Daytime Scenic Lake McLaren Tour

AU$145
per adult
Tauranga Daytime Scenic Lake McLaren Tour
Kaituna River and Tutea Falls Whitewater Rafting

Kaituna Cascades: The Original Whitewater Rafters!

AU$100
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Kaituna Cascades: The Original Whitewater Rafters!
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What to do in Western Bay of Plenty District

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Mount Maunganui

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Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Mount Maunganui during your travels in Tauranga. Wander the area's beautiful beaches or simply enjoy one of its charming cafes.
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Day trip destinations from Western Bay of Plenty District

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Katikati

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 river with clear water surrounded by dense forest and ferns.

Hamurana

A coastal landscape with a clear blue sea, a sandy beach, and a road leading to a small town.

Whakamarama

A town with buildings, a road, and green fields.

Waihi

A geothermal hot spring with a wooden walkway.

Pyes Pa

A river flowing through a dense forest with a waterfall.

Okere Falls