Bay of Plenty
Bay of Plenty
Bay of Plenty boasts beautiful harbours, long white surf beaches and an easygoing lifestyle
Bay of Plenty boasts beautiful harbours, long white surf beaches and an easygoing lifestyle
Bay of Plenty holidays are a top choice for both Australians and New Zealanders because of the great mix of accommodation, activities, attractions and dining experiences. At the junction of natural wonders, cultural spectacles, and flowing tourist dollars, holidays to Bay of Plenty provide visitors with plenty of sun, plenty of local produce, plenty of beaches and walks, and plenty of water adventures.
Bay of Plenty holidays are a top choice for both Australians and New Zealanders because of the great mix of accommodation, activities, attractions and dining experiences.
At the junction of natural wonders, cultural spectacles, and flowing tourist dollars, holidays to Bay of Plenty provide visitors with plenty of sun, plenty of local produce, plenty of beaches and walks, and plenty of water adventures. The Bay of Plenty is located east of the Kaimai-Mamaku Ranges and south of the Coromandel Peninsula. Boasting beautiful harbours, long white surf beaches and an easygoing lifestyle, a holiday in Bay of Plenty is a must for any tourists visiting the North Island of New Zealand.
The region's main centre is Tauranga. The coastal suburbs of Mount Maunganui with its prominent volcanic cone that gives it its name is extremely popular with surfers. Mount Maunganui is also an extremely popular destination for family holidays in Bay of Plenty. Things to do on your Bay of Plenty holiday include white-water rafting, kayaking, dolphin encounters, para-sailing and jet-boating. For the more adventurous, the Bay of Plenty offers skydiving, blokarting (a locally-invented land sailor) and horse treks. Relaxing holidays to Bay of Plenty include cultural experiences, golf courses, scenic flights and a variety of gardens and museums to peruse.
Out on the horizon visitors on holidays to Bay of Plenty will see White Island, an active volcano usually identified by its trailing plume of steam. You can visit White Island by boat, or take the helicopter tour which lands on the island.
Just a few hours drive from Auckland, the Bay of Plenty is also close to Rotorua and the Coromandel. The 130 km dirve takes approximately 3 hours.
The Bay of Plenty is located east of the Kaimai-Mamaku Ranges and south of the Coromandel Peninsula. Boasting beautiful harbours, long white surf beaches and an easygoing lifestyle, a holiday in Bay of Plenty is a must for any tourists visiting the North Island of New Zealand.
New Zealand is known for having a wide range of climatic conditions.
From the bitter winters of the deep south to the sub-tropical climate of the Far North. The Eastern Bay of Plenty is ideally located between these extremes, leaving residents surprised if they ever have to wear more than a light jumper in winter. Whakatane regularly records the highest sunshine hours in New Zealand, even though that title is often fiercely contested.
The Eastern Bay of Plenty has a subtropical, temperate, maritime climate, with warm, humid summers and mild winters. The region is one of the warmest in New Zealand, particularly along the coastline, and most areas experience at least 2,000 hours of sunshine per annum. Average daily maximum temperatures in the region range from 9-16 °C in winter to 22-26 °C in summer. Rainfall occurs more frequently in winter than in summer, but tropical storms in summer and autumn can produce heavy rain with high winds. Central parts of the region can receive up to 2000 mm of rainfall annually, while the eastern areas can receive up to 4000 mm.
