Bay Of Plenty
The Bay of Plenty, known as Te Moananui ā Toi, is a vibrant coastal destination shaped by beaches, harbour landscapes, native forest, Māori heritage, creative communities, and an energetic outdoor lifestyle.
Tauranga and Mount Maunganui sit at the centre of the visitor experience, offering waterfront spaces, cafés, restaurants, shopping, surf lessons, wildlife encounters, and walking and water-based activities.
Mauao is one of the region’s defining landmarks, with its coastal base track providing views across Tauranga Moana.
Visitors can also explore Pāpāmoa Hills Regional Park, kayak or picnic at McLaren Falls, discover waterfalls and native birdlife in Ōtanewainuku Forest, or follow the coastal walkway from Waihī Beach to Orokawa Bay. Te Puna Quarry Park adds gardens, sculptures, bush walks, viewpoints, and family-friendly spaces.
The region also has a strong cultural and artistic identity, expressed through galleries, historic places, public artworks, street murals, tours, markets, music, and community creativity.
Throughout the year, the Bay hosts sporting events, exhibitions, performances, food experiences, festivals, markets, and outdoor concerts for visitors of all ages year-round.
Tauranga and Mount Maunganui sit at the centre of the visitor experience, offering waterfront spaces, cafés, restaurants, shopping, surf lessons, wildlife encounters, and walking and water-based activities.
Mauao is one of the region’s defining landmarks, with its coastal base track providing views across Tauranga Moana.
Visitors can also explore Pāpāmoa Hills Regional Park, kayak or picnic at McLaren Falls, discover waterfalls and native birdlife in Ōtanewainuku Forest, or follow the coastal walkway from Waihī Beach to Orokawa Bay. Te Puna Quarry Park adds gardens, sculptures, bush walks, viewpoints, and family-friendly spaces.
The region also has a strong cultural and artistic identity, expressed through galleries, historic places, public artworks, street murals, tours, markets, music, and community creativity.
Throughout the year, the Bay hosts sporting events, exhibitions, performances, food experiences, festivals, markets, and outdoor concerts for visitors of all ages year-round.
