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.
Hunting

Deer, wild pigs, goats and more can be found in various places around the Bay of Plenty.		 Click for home



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Kaimai-Mamaku The western ranges of the Bay of Plenty are a living museum of the regions natural and human history. Kaimai-Mamaku
Kaharoa Conservation Area

Kaharoa and the adjoining Onaia Ecological Area are renowned for kokako,once common in
lowland forest but now endangered. Their numbers have fallen dramatically since European
colonisation. Fewer than 1400 survive in the North Island.The kokako may be our most
beautiful songbird,using a variety of sounds including clicks, buzzes and mews,
especially around dawn. At other times you may see one high in the tree canopy.
In recent years the Kaharoa Kokako Trust, DoC, Environment Bay of Plenty and volunteers
have improved the forest health and the numbers of kokako in the area has increased. There
are also good populations of tui,bellbirds,whiteheads, robins, morepork owls, native
pigeons and even a few North Island brown kiwi.An impressive range of native trees include
rimu, totara, kohekohe, tawa, puriri, rewarewa,mahoe, kamahi, nikau and mamaku.
Deep gorges shelter the rare kingfern (para).
Mokaihaha Ecological Area

Mokaihaha is rich in Maori history and has high conservation and scientific values. The area
contains trails once used by Maori travelling between the Waikato and Rotorua. It has the
largest remaining block of the extensive native forest that once covered the Mamaku Plateau.
Rimu, miro and matai are plentiful and the bird life includes tui, kereru, bellbird and fantail.
Flocks of kaka (native parrots) entertain walkers,and the endangered kokako can be heard in
the dawn chorus. Short-tailed bats are also present.
Te Aroha Walks

Te Aroha township, developed in the 1880s as a spa town, has 22 springs, 15 of which are hot.
The Domain retains the look of Edwardian times with formal gardens and many of the old
bathhouse buildings. Mt Te Aroha is the highest point in the Kaimai Mamaku Forest Park at
952m.
Wairongomai Valley

A prospector, Hone Werahiko found gold in the Waiorongomai Valley in 1881. Expensive
engineering projects failed due to low yields from the unexpectedly hard rock of the
enormous gold bearing reef. One of these projects is the Piako County Tramway, New
Zealand oldest tramway still on site and is a showcase historic site for the Department of
Conservation.

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

Whirinaki Forest Park offers a variety of short
walks that visit some of the parkís special
features and show off the magnificent ëdinosaurí
forest, dominated by towering examples of
kahikatea, totara, matai, rimu, miro and much
tawa. Birdlife includes rare species, especially
the whio (blue duck), North Island kaka, red
and yellow crowned kakariki, kiwi and kereru.
Whirinaki Waterfall Track

This easy loop track follows the Whirinaki River through superb podocarp forest
with many excellent vantage points. The waterfall can be heard from some distance.
Te Urewera

Te Urewera is an area of varied scenery - rivers,grass flats, steep sided hillsides cut
by streams and native vegetation. The vegetation ranges from lush kohekohe forest in river
and stream valleys to beech forests on the more elevated dividing ranges, with some scrub
and grassed clearings.
Arohaki Lagoon

Whirinaki Forest Park offers a variety of short
walks that visit some of the parkís special
features and show off the magnificent ëdinosaurí
forest, dominated by towering examples of
kahikatea, totara, matai, rimu, miro and much
tawa. Birdlife includes rare species, especially
the whio (blue duck), North Island kaka, red
and yellow crowned kakariki, kiwi and kereru.
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.
Waioeka Gorge Scenic Reserve

The reserve is 1800ha of forest and regenerating farmland. The area was cleared for farming
after World War 1, but the steep land and then the depression deafeated the settlers. The
Tauranga and Manganuku Bridges are among evidence of the pioneer farming in the area. The
Tauranga Bridge is one of only two harp suspension bridges in the country.
Waiatiu Falls

Whirinaki Forest Park offers a variety of short
walks that visit some of the parkís special
features and show off the magnificent ëdinosaurí
forest, dominated by towering examples of
kahikatea, totara, matai, rimu, miro and much
tawa. Birdlife includes rare species, especially
the whio (blue duck), North Island kaka, red
and yellow crowned kakariki, kiwi and kereru.
Sanctuary

Whirinaki Forest Park offers a variety of short
walks that visit some of the parkís special
features and show off the magnificent ëdinosaurí
forest, dominated by towering examples of
kahikatea, totara, matai, rimu, miro and much
tawa. Birdlife includes rare species, especially
the whio (blue duck), North Island kaka, red
and yellow crowned kakariki, kiwi and kereru.

Lakes And Geothermal Beautiful lakes, distinctive volcanic landscapes and unique geothermal sites are special features of the Bay of Plenty. Lakes And Geothermal
Lake Okataina Scenic Reserve

The Lake Okataina area was an important link in pre-European routes, when canoes were carried from Lake Tarawera to Lake Okataina.Okataina Road follows one of these ancient portage routes.

The Lake Okataina Scenic Reserve is a pristine natural area with native bush down to the waters edge. The reserve is rich in birdlife and contains fine examples of rimu, totara, rata and kahikatea.
Lake Tarawera Scenic Reserve

The 1886 eruption, which killed 153 people and raised the lake surface by 12m, shaped the
Tarawera landscape. The lake drains eastward through the Tarawera River, over spectacular
falls. The reserve contains walking tracks and many recreational and cultural sites,
including those at Tarawera Landing, The Orchard, Humphries Bay and Hot Water Beach.

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