With
bountiful sunshine and a balmy
climate to welcome you, your visit
will be a memorable one. From
untouched rainforests and
sub-tropical farmlands to the
pleasures of the street-side eateries
or the pure white sands of the coast
you will find that the Bay of Plenty
is aptly named. It is a land blessed
by nature where abundant green lands
meet the clear blue waters of the
Pacific Ocean.
The sunny climate is ideal for growing avocados, grapes, kiwifruit, citrus
and other subtropical fruits for which the region is famous. Together with
timber, paper and dairy products, fruit is exported through the Port of
Tauranga, the largest export port in New Zealand and the commercial centre
of the area.
The Bay of Plenty is one
of the most scenic and diverse areas
in New Zealand, with sightseeing,
activities and interests galore.
Visitors to New Zealand are
hard-pressed not to spend most of
their time here and neglect seeing
the rest of the country once they
realise just how much this area has
too offer. The region includes New
Zealand's most active geo-thermal
area with Rotorua being New Zealand's
most popular tourist attraction. Just
50 kms off the coast is White Island,
an active volcano which erupts daily.
Sightseeing flights over White Island
are a must with some flights also
taking in the three volcanoes in the
Tongariro National Park and Mt
Tarawera.
The
stunning beauty of the scenery is
teamed with the abundance of
activities just waiting for you to
discover. What is your pleasure? Is
it lazing in hot pools, parasailing,
bush adventures and the
back-to-nature experience of a wild
life sanctuary, parasailing or the
adrenalin rush of a bungy rocket.
Maybe
you are into surfing? Then Waihi
Beach to Cape Runaway, along the
Pacific Coastal Highway offers
marvellous surf beaches with perhaps
Mount Maunganui beach being the most
sought after.
However
if big game fishing is what you are
after then the whole bay offers
excellent waters with Mayor Island
being a world-renowned base. Marlin,
tuna, snapper, terakihi, kingfish,
shark and hapuka are all to be found
and caught by anglers and some of the
world's game fishing records have
been made right here in the bay.
Or
maybe a winery experience with the
superb cuisine of the Mills Reef
Winery & Restaurant is to your
taste. So much to see, so much to do!
Whatever your interest just select
your activity and have the encounter
of a lifetime.
The Bay of Plenty is one
of the most scenic and diverse areas
in New Zealand, with sightseeing,
activities and interests galore.
Visitors to New Zealand are
hard-pressed not to spend most of
their time here and neglect seeing
the rest of the country once they
realise just how much this area has
too offer. The region includes New
Zealand's most active geo-thermal
area with Rotorua being New Zealand's
most popular tourist attraction. Just
50 kms off the coast is White Island,
an active volcano which erupts daily.
Sightseeing flights over White Island
are a must with some flights also
taking in the three volcanoes in the
Tongariro National Park and Mt
Tarawera.
