Things to do in Bay of Plenty

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The top 42 attractions in Bay of Plenty

Nature Reserves in Rotorua

Waitopu

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We went to Waiotapu, 25 km from Rotorua (NZ $ 23 / person, a 3 km, 2 hours). Here there is a gymkhana between demonic craters of v

Spa in Rotorua

Whakarewarewa Thermal Village

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Whakarewarewa is one of the most amazing little villages in New Zealand. Its name is derived from the language of the Maori, the a

Of Cultural Interest in Rotorua

Redwooks Walking Trek

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A beautiful American redwood forest situated just 5 kilometers away from Rotorua. It is parallel to the river, and has several mar

Of Touristic Interest in Rotorua

Rotorua Isite

One of the top 3 visitor centers in the country, which honors Rotorua's main industry, Thermal tourism. Visit the Maori and touris

Unusual Places in Rotorua

Lady Knox Geyser

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The Lady Knox is a geyser in Wai-o-Tapu, situated in the volcanic area of Taupo. It is named after Lady Constance Knox, the seco

Beaches in Tauranga

Papamoa Beach

Incredible beach, continuation of Mt Manganui, also nice but more crowded. A beach with many many kilometeres, with good waves for

Of Touristic Interest in Rotorua

Jade Factory

Jade is the typical stone of New Zealand. Maori Aborigines have been using it to make jewelry for hundreds of years. There are man

Of Cultural Interest in Rotorua

Tamaki Maori Village

This is the most intense cultural experience and complete immersion into Maori history in New Zealand. Maori history is depicted f

Beaches in Tauranga

Mount Manganui

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Great place for a walk up the mount and a gelato on the beach when you get to the bottom.

Nature Reserves in Rotorua

Orakei Korako

Halfway between Taupo and Rotorua we found this spectacular geothermal park. It's not the most visited in the area, but is among t

Cities in Rotorua

Rotorua

Of Touristic Interest in Kaingaroa Forest

Wai-o-Tapu Thermal Wonderland

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Viewpoints in Tauranga

Mount Maunganui

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Of Cultural Interest in Rotorua

Te Puia

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Of Cultural Interest in Rotorua

Waimangu Volcanic Valley

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Gardens in Rotorua

Government Gardens

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Of Touristic Interest in Rotorua

Agrotours

This is a strange place, because it combines a mini amusement park with hanging aerodynamic bikes, floating air turbine, penduling

Tourist Information in Rotorua

Mud Pools

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Activities in Bay of Plenty

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Rotorua: Tamaki Māori Village Cultural Experience

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starting from

$70.50

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White Island Day Tour from Whakatane or Rotorua

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starting from

$123.19

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Skyline Rotorua Gondola and Meal at Stratosfare Restaurant

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starting from

$36.74

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Whakarewarewa Maori Village Day Cultural Experience

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starting from

$21.47

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Tauranga: Hobbiton & Rotorua Geysers Shore Excursion

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starting from

$165.67

The most popular destinations

Rotorua

Tauranga

Kaingaroa Forest

Katikati

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