Boat Ramp Gain easy access to some of the best boating spots in the Bay of Plenty. Kayaking Enjoy the thrill of the white water or just a calm paddle taking in the beautiful surrounds. Camping Plenty of room is available to pitch yor tent and enjoy your surrounds throughout most of the Bay of Plenty.
Disabled Access Easy access for wheelchairs and buggies. Fishing Try some of these prime fishing locations and be sure to go home with a fresh catch for dinner. Horse Riding There are many superb horsetreks to be experienced throughout the Bay of Plenty.
Hunting Deer, wild pigs, goats and more can be found in various locals around the Bay of Plenty. Hut Many of the tramps in the Bay of Plenty take more than a few hours - huts are provided for overnight excursions. Information Need maps, help or advice when in the area - check out our Information Centres.
Look Outs Experience the magestic views that only the Bay of Plenty can provide. Mountain Biking Extreme or leisurely, the Bay of Plenty has many great scenic cycling experiences. Boating Some of the most stunning locations can be only viewed in their full glory from off-shore.
Parking Need a place to park, look no further. Picnicing Beautiful scenic areas with picnic tables provided for your eating pleasure. Rafting Enjoy the thrill of the ride on one of our many great rafting experiences.
Sailing Enjoy the wind in your hair and the beautiful views at one of our exquisite sailing locations. Surfing Surfs up - tear up the waves at one of the Bay of Plentys prime breaks. Swiming Take a dip and enjoy the surrounds at one of our many superb beaches.
Public Toilets The Bay of Plenty is renowned for the cleanliness of its amenities. Tramping There are numerous excellent tracks to experience in the Bay of Plenty. Water Skiing Feel the spray on your face and the wind in your hair - the Bay of Plenty has some exquisite waterskiing locations.
Walking A cool casual walk taking in the beautiful Bay of Plenty scenery can be a great way to wind down. Wild Life An abundance of native flora and fauna can be found in these gorgeous settings. Gamebird Hunting Some of the best areas to sit and wait during the hunting season.
Historical The way things used to be, preserved lest we forget. Leashed Dogwalks Plenty of room to exercise your canine - just remember to keep them on their leashes. Geothermal Experience spectacular forces of nature at work - but remember not to stray from the path.
Camper Van Pull up and spend some time in one of our Camper Van friendly camping sites. BBQ The good old kiwi barbie - nothing
Home Whirinaki Forest 'Dinosaur' forests of giant trees many centuries old. The eastern ranges of the Bay of Plenty are remote and untouched. Kaimai-Mamaku The western ranges of the Bay of Plenty are a living museum of the regions natural and human history. Urban-Rural There are many places in the Bay of Plenty where nature is close to our homes. Lakes And Geothermal Beautiful lakes, distinctive volcanic landscapes and unique geothermal sites are special features of the Bay of Plenty. Coastal Pohutukawa fringed beaches and golden sand. Bay of Plenty's coastal environment is beautiful.
Mountain Biking

Extreme or leisurely, the Bay of Plenty has many great scenic cycling experiences.		 Click for home


Urban-Rural There are many places in the Bay of Plenty where nature is close to our homes. Urban-Rural
Tauranga City Walks

The coastal city of Tauranga has park, estuary and foreshore walks that offer a varied range
of views and activities for users of all ages.
Rotorua City Walks

Varied sections of walkway around Rotorua take in areas of historical, cultural, scenic and
scientific interest. Much of the landscape in Kuirau Park and along the Motutara and Te
Arikiroa sections of lakeside walk has been shaped by geothermal activity. The entire
Rotorua City Walkway measures 26km, broken into eight shorter sections.
The Redwoods, Whakarewarewa Forest

Known to the locals simply as The Redwoods, the beautiful Whakarewarewa Forest is a five-minute drive from Rotorua city centre. The most popular part of the forest available for recreational use is the Tokorangi Triangle. It encompasses 288 hectares of native and exotic trees adjoining the renowned Whakarewarewa Thermal Reserve, providing an exquisite
visual backdrop to Rotorua.

Whirinaki Forest 'Dinosaur' forests of giant trees many centuries old. The eastern ranges of the Bay of Plenty are remote and untouched. Whirinaki Forest
Whirinaki Forest Park Mountain Bike Track

Whirinaki Forest Park Mountain Bike Track

Tall trees, rushing rivers, special plants and animals, a wide variety of habitats and fascinating past combine to create Whirinaki Forest park. This was one of New Zealand''s most famous conservation battlegrounds, where people actively fought to save a magnificent native forest.
Whirinaki Forest Park

Whirinaki Forest Park has something for everyone, with terrain ranging from flats to
steep uplands. The park, known as a ‘dinosaur forest, has many tall trees that are centuries
old. Sights include giant podocarps, views of the river cutting through an ancient lava flow,
and caves with pumice deposits and remnants of the Taupo eruption nearly 2000 years ago.

Lakes And Geothermal Beautiful lakes, distinctive volcanic landscapes and unique geothermal sites are special features of the Bay of Plenty. Lakes And Geothermal
Rotorua City Walks

Varied sections of walkway around Rotorua take in areas of historical, cultural, scenic and
scientific interest. Much of the landscape in Kuirau Park and along the Motutara and Te
Arikiroa sections of lakeside walk has been shaped by geothermal activity. The entire
Rotorua City Walkway measures 26km, broken into eight shorter sections.

Coastal Pohutukawa fringed beaches and golden sand. Bay of Plenty's coastal environment is beautiful. Coastal
Tauranga City Walks

The coastal city of Tauranga has park, estuary and foreshore walks that offer a varied range
of views and activities for users of all ages.

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