Title: 10 TOP Things to Do in Bay of Plenty Region March 2026 | Expedia.ca

# What to do in Bay of Plenty Region

## Activities, attractions and tours

## Visit Bay of Plenty Region

Types of activities

Where to stay

[Bay of Plenty Region travel guide](https://expedia.ca/Bay-of-Plenty-Region.dx553248635997166772)

![Panoramic view of Mount Maunganui in Tauranga. Tauranga is a harbourside city in the Bay of Plenty region on New Zealand's North Island.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635997166772/25e36ba7-e581-4e70-9994-dfc2003001f3.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh)

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### Most fun & popular experiences in Bay of Plenty Region

### Tours & day trips

[See all 170 activities](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/search?&rid=553248635997166772&location=Bay+of+Plenty+Region&filter.categories=ToursDayTrips)

![Hobbiton Day Tour from Rotorua with lunch at Hobbiton](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1394665/dfe1713a-96f6-472c-9e85-10921c86477a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280)

### Hobbiton Day Tour from Rotorua with lunch at Hobbiton

7h

9.4/10

248 Viator reviews

Free cancellation available

CA $244

includes taxes & fees

per adult

[](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/hobbiton-day-tour-from-rotorua-with-lunch-at-hobbiton.a1394665.activity-details?&rid=553248635997166772&location=Bay+of+Plenty+Region&swp=off)

![Rotorua: Wai-O-Tapu Geothermal Park Entry Ticket](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48112687/bc81c230-7f37-4f61-baba-39588b4835a7.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280)

### Rotorua: Wai-O-Tapu Geothermal Park Entry Ticket

9.4/10

212 GetYourGuide reviews

Free cancellation available

CA $39

includes taxes & fees

per adult

[](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/waiotapu-thermal-park-and-lady-knox-geyser-entry-ticket.a48112687.activity-details?&rid=553248635997166772&location=Bay+of+Plenty+Region&swp=off)

![Te Puia Geothermal, Kiwi and Māori Art](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/49997528/f6990868-a158-4192-bb29-6a96c77c16cf.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280)

### Te Puia Geothermal, Kiwi and Māori Art

8h

Free cancellation available

CA $192

includes taxes & fees

per adult

[](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/tauranga-shore-excursion-te-puia-rotorua.a49997528.activity-details?&rid=553248635997166772&location=Bay+of+Plenty+Region&swp=off)

![Rotorua Tour from Auckland with Optional Extras](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/510280/0304acdc-c6a8-4b19-af34-f6a4a5447891.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280)

### Rotorua Tour from Auckland with Optional Extras

13h

9/10

16 verified reviews

Free cancellation available

CA $366

includes taxes & fees

per adult

[](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/rotorua-tour-from-auckland-with-optional-extras.a510280.activity-details?&rid=553248635997166772&location=Bay+of+Plenty+Region&swp=off)

![Mitai Maori Village Cultural Experience in Rotorua](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/3878317/6bdd52d3-e44d-4aa6-8287-fd40dbf21a72.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280)

### Mitai Maori Village Cultural Experience in Rotorua

3h

9.6/10

650 Viator reviews

Free cancellation available

CA $135

includes taxes & fees

per adult

[](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/mitai-maori-village-cultural-experience-in-rotorua.a3878317.activity-details?&rid=553248635997166772&location=Bay+of+Plenty+Region&swp=off)

![Rotorua: Te Pa Tu Māori Cultural Experience with Dinner](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/44981237/78e2e823-2af8-47dc-9ce2-96e4efb12bd0.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280)

### Rotorua: Te Pa Tu Māori Cultural Experience with Dinner

3h 30m

9.8/10

283 GetYourGuide reviews

Free cancellation available

CA $224

includes taxes & fees

per adult

[](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/rotorua-te-pa-tu-maori-cultural-experience-with-dinner.a44981237.activity-details?&rid=553248635997166772&location=Bay+of+Plenty+Region&swp=off)

![Rotorua: Redwoods Altitude High Ropes Adventure](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/47908711/41148e8b-508a-433e-b43d-11aef57e2453.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280)

### Rotorua: Redwoods Altitude High Ropes Adventure

2h

10/10

49 GetYourGuide reviews

Free cancellation available

CA $116

includes taxes & fees

per adult

[](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/rotorua-redwoods-altitude-high-ropes-adventure.a47908711.activity-details?&rid=553248635997166772&location=Bay+of+Plenty+Region&swp=off)

![TRIPLE DEAL Wai-O-Tapu, Redwood Forest & Blue Springs Ex Auckland](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/49352096/1162b1b1-2fb6-4c6f-80ae-edbe79c90a20.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280)

### TRIPLE DEAL Wai-O-Tapu, Redwood Forest & Blue Springs Ex Auckland

12h

10/10

3 verified reviews

Free cancellation available

CA $279

includes taxes & fees

per adult

[](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/wai-o-tapu-geothermal-wonderland-rotorua-group-tour-from-auckland.a49352096.activity-details?&rid=553248635997166772&location=Bay+of+Plenty+Region&swp=off)

![Ex Hamilton: TRIPLE DEAL Wai O Tapu, Redwood Forest & Blue Spring](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/50891032/89133393-373f-4279-9ea1-698aedf5bdd6.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280)

### Ex Hamilton: TRIPLE DEAL Wai O Tapu, Redwood Forest & Blue Spring

12h

Free cancellation available

CA $279

includes taxes & fees

per adult

[](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/ex-hamilton-triple-deal-wai-o-tapu-redwood-forest-and-blue-spring.a50891032.activity-details?&rid=553248635997166772&location=Bay+of+Plenty+Region&swp=off)

![Voyages of Maori at Mitai Maori Village](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/49281893/1336dd54-ab43-4004-b05b-b8905882c00b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280)

### Voyages of Maori at Mitai Maori Village

2h

10/10

32 Viator reviews

Free cancellation available

CA $111

includes taxes & fees

per adult

[](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/voyages-of-maori-at-mitai-maori-village.a49281893.activity-details?&rid=553248635997166772&location=Bay+of+Plenty+Region&swp=off)

### Water activities

[See all 32 activities](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/search?&rid=553248635997166772&location=Bay+of+Plenty+Region&filter.categories=Wateractivities)

![Rafting Rotorua: Kaituna River White Water Experience](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/4582044/44caf6ed-ea2c-46ea-b92f-cb6c3af591a8.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280)

### Rafting Rotorua: Kaituna River White Water Experience

2h 30m

10/10

343 GetYourGuide reviews

Free cancellation available

CA $111

includes taxes & fees

per adult

[](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/kaituna-river-3-5-hour-whitewater-rafting-experience.a4582044.activity-details?&rid=553248635997166772&location=Bay+of+Plenty+Region&swp=off)

![Rotorua: Velocity Valley - One Ride Pass](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/47708139/7045d3fb-bd76-4e03-9b56-23712daadb2a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280)

### Rotorua: Velocity Valley - One Ride Pass

10/10

3 GetYourGuide reviews

Free cancellation available

CA $52

includes taxes & fees

per adult

[](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/rotorua-velocity-valley-adventure-park-experience-pass.a47708139.activity-details?&rid=553248635997166772&location=Bay+of+Plenty+Region&swp=off)

![From Tauranga: Half-Day Swimming with Dolphins Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/4533129/236e2f48-b884-4893-aa1e-94295b27f7b1.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280)

### From Tauranga: Half-Day Swimming with Dolphins Tour

5h

8.6/10

39 GetYourGuide reviews

Free cancellation available

CA $132

includes taxes & fees

per adult

[](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/from-tauranga-half-day-swimming-with-dolphins-tour.a4533129.activity-details?&rid=553248635997166772&location=Bay+of+Plenty+Region&swp=off)

![Kaituna River and Tutea Falls Whitewater Rafting](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/4530671/dab90f94-d61b-4d00-895e-5e9ae9a9a203.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280)

### Kaituna River and Tutea Falls Whitewater Rafting

2h

10/10

92 GetYourGuide reviews

Free cancellation available

CA $86

includes taxes & fees

per adult

[](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/kaituna-river-and-tutea-falls-whitewater-rafting.a4530671.activity-details?&rid=553248635997166772&location=Bay+of+Plenty+Region&swp=off)

![Glow Worm Kayak Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/739454/70a1c9b4-ee75-47a0-aa9e-7954232838c6.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280)

### Glow Worm Kayak Tour

3h

9.8/10

96 Viator reviews

Free cancellation available

CA $156

includes taxes & fees

per adult

[](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/rotorua-glow-worm-kayaking-tour.a739454.activity-details?&rid=553248635997166772&location=Bay+of+Plenty+Region&swp=off)

![Tauranga Daytime Scenic Lake McLaren Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/45280133/6b584ee5-9140-4c10-a302-ec577f3d1d59.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280)

### Tauranga Daytime Scenic Lake McLaren Tour

3h 30m

9/10

14 Viator reviews

Free cancellation available

CA $140

includes taxes & fees

per adult

[](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/scenic-lake-mclaren-kayak-tour.a45280133.activity-details?&rid=553248635997166772&location=Bay+of+Plenty+Region&swp=off)

![Cambridge, Matamata, Waitomo: 1-Hour Ecological River Cruise](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/4564345/416b58ea-5e5e-48f4-9500-e1947c7ed019.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280)

### Cambridge, Matamata, Waitomo: 1-Hour Ecological River Cruise

1h

10/10

10 GetYourGuide reviews

Free cancellation available

CA $117

includes taxes & fees

per adult

[](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/waikato-river-1-hour-ecological-river-cruise.a4564345.activity-details?&rid=553248635997166772&location=Bay+of+Plenty+Region&swp=off)

![Tauranga: Evening Glowworm Kayak Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/44734950/4c20ed00-c176-476b-b5e7-5d100d7315bb.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280)

### Tauranga: Evening Glowworm Kayak Tour

3h

9.8/10

56 GetYourGuide reviews

Free cancellation available

CA $224

includes taxes & fees

per adult

[](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/tauranga-evening-glow-worm-kayak-tour.a44734950.activity-details?&rid=553248635997166772&location=Bay+of+Plenty+Region&swp=off)

![Rotorua: Evening Starlight Gourmet Kayak Tour Glowworms](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/46559181/24217687-9b8c-4139-b010-eb0faa1f498a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280)

### Rotorua: Evening Starlight Gourmet Kayak Tour Glowworms

4h 30m

9/10

6 Viator reviews

Free cancellation available

CA $279

includes taxes & fees

per adult

[](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/starlight-gourmet-kayak-experience-rotorua.a46559181.activity-details?&rid=553248635997166772&location=Bay+of+Plenty+Region&swp=off)

![Katoa Jet Boat & Lake Rotoiti Hot Pools](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/4438117/bf45d511-ba3c-4a0c-af56-b5c337a80bd1.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280)

### Katoa Jet Boat & Lake Rotoiti Hot Pools

2h 30m

10/10

1 Viator review

Free cancellation available

CA $143

includes taxes & fees

per adult

[](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/katoa-jet-boat-lake-rotoiti-hot-pools.a4438117.activity-details?&rid=553248635997166772&location=Bay+of+Plenty+Region&swp=off)

### Private & custom tours

[See all 28 activities](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/search?&rid=553248635997166772&location=Bay+of+Plenty+Region&filter.categories=Privatecustomtours)

![Rotorua: Secret Spot Hot Tubs](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/4756595/e58f0a1e-af7b-45bc-bdf3-21b099916b0e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280)

### Rotorua: Secret Spot Hot Tubs

45m

9.6/10

94 GetYourGuide reviews

Free cancellation available

CA $36

includes taxes & fees

per adult

[](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/rotorua-secret-spot-hot-tubs.a4756595.activity-details?&rid=553248635997166772&location=Bay+of+Plenty+Region&swp=off)

![Private Tour Tauranga Magical Hobbiton Film Set](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/49135976/2c00f37c-7405-4628-9ff9-935edcf1e3d8.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280)

### Private Tour Tauranga Magical Hobbiton Film Set

6h 30m

CA $1,143

includes taxes & fees

per adult

[](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/private-tour-tauranga-magical-hobbiton-film-set.a49135976.activity-details?&rid=553248635997166772&location=Bay+of+Plenty+Region&swp=off)

![TAURANGA City & Scenic Sightseeing 2-hour Local Bus Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/46489940/a62b20a4-3589-491d-8f62-5becf3e3acc0.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280)

### TAURANGA City & Scenic Sightseeing 2-hour Local Bus Tour

2h

8.2/10

57 Viator reviews

Free cancellation available

CA $63

includes taxes & fees

per adult

[](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/2-hour-tauranga-and-mount-maunganui-minibus-private-tour.a46489940.activity-details?&rid=553248635997166772&location=Bay+of+Plenty+Region&swp=off)

![Private Hobbiton Film Set and Rotorua Day Trip from Auckland](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/50903116/9169e7a7-ade7-4ca7-9682-993f970a5499.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280)

### Private Hobbiton Film Set and Rotorua Day Trip from Auckland

12h

Free cancellation available

CA $547

includes taxes & fees

per adult

[](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/private-hobbiton-film-set-and-rotorua-day-trip-from-auckland.a50903116.activity-details?&rid=553248635997166772&location=Bay+of+Plenty+Region&swp=off)

![Full Day Private Shore Tour in Auckland from Tauranga Cruise Port](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/46912932/8564ef1a-4333-4f1f-a86c-a31e0d7e0e13.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280)

### Full Day Private Shore Tour in Auckland from Tauranga Cruise Port

10h

CA $574

includes taxes & fees

per adult

[](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/full-day-private-shore-tour-in-auckland-from-tauranga-cruise-port.a46912932.activity-details?&rid=553248635997166772&location=Bay+of+Plenty+Region&swp=off)

![Private, via beaches, Kiwi farm to Rotorua 8 lakes & Geothermal](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1760235/783a7201-e6ca-4595-84b2-d9600b464e9c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280)

### Private, via beaches, Kiwi farm to Rotorua 8 lakes & Geothermal

8h

10/10

8 Viator reviews

Free cancellation available

CA $1,316

includes taxes & fees

per traveller\*

\*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults

[](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/private-shore-excursion-rotorua-tauranga-maori-culture-geyser-concert.a1760235.activity-details?&rid=553248635997166772&location=Bay+of+Plenty+Region&swp=off)

![Romantic Private tour in Tauranga](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/3357729/2da202f0-a864-4367-8331-ceb258a7dd33.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280)

### Romantic Private tour in Tauranga

2h

Free cancellation available

CA $2,674

includes taxes & fees

per adult\*

\*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults

[](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/romantic-tour-in-tauranga.a3357729.activity-details?&rid=553248635997166772&location=Bay+of+Plenty+Region&swp=off)

![TAURANGA SHORE EXCURSION: V8 TRIKE - 1.5 hour City Sites](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/44901199/edac7233-2bc9-4998-8ec8-204da131a721.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280)

### TAURANGA SHORE EXCURSION: V8 TRIKE - 1.5 hour City Sites

1h 30m

10/10

1 verified review

Free cancellation available

CA $559

includes taxes & fees

per traveller\*

\*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults

[](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/tauranga-shore-excursion-v8-trike-tauranga-city-tour-inc-mount-maunganui.a44901199.activity-details?&rid=553248635997166772&location=Bay+of+Plenty+Region&swp=off)

![Rotorua Geothermal Experience Private Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/49731390/d0e11fa7-d85f-45b2-8162-6b5e7ae387a1.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280)

### Rotorua Geothermal Experience Private Tour

12h

Free cancellation available

CA $715

includes taxes & fees

per adult

[](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/rotorua-geothermal-experience-private-tour.a49731390.activity-details?&rid=553248635997166772&location=Bay+of+Plenty+Region&swp=off)

![ROTORUA - Hell's Gate Geothermal Park & Mud Spa Day Trip](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/46891288/a6041ee8-4757-4f52-a1fd-5870a36a9562.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280)

### ROTORUA - Hell's Gate Geothermal Park & Mud Spa Day Trip

6h

9.2/10

16 Viator reviews

CA $236

includes taxes & fees

per adult

[](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/tauranga-tour-rotorua-hells-gate-geothermal-park-mud-spa.a46891288.activity-details?&rid=553248635997166772&location=Bay+of+Plenty+Region&swp=off)

### Adventure & outdoor

[See all 24 activities](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/search?&rid=553248635997166772&location=Bay+of+Plenty+Region&filter.categories=AdventureOutdoor)

![Rotorua: Redwoods Altitude High Ropes Adventure](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/47908711/41148e8b-508a-433e-b43d-11aef57e2453.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280)

### Rotorua: Redwoods Altitude High Ropes Adventure

2h

10/10

49 GetYourGuide reviews

Free cancellation available

CA $116

includes taxes & fees

per adult

[](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/rotorua-redwoods-altitude-high-ropes-adventure.a47908711.activity-details?&rid=553248635997166772&location=Bay+of+Plenty+Region&swp=off)

![Rotorua: Velocity Valley - One Ride Pass](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/47708139/7045d3fb-bd76-4e03-9b56-23712daadb2a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280)

### Rotorua: Velocity Valley - One Ride Pass

10/10

3 GetYourGuide reviews

Free cancellation available

CA $52

includes taxes & fees

per adult

[](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/rotorua-velocity-valley-adventure-park-experience-pass.a47708139.activity-details?&rid=553248635997166772&location=Bay+of+Plenty+Region&swp=off)

![Rotorua: Nocturnal Glow-Worm Adventure Tour with a Guide](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48122132/a05565bc-b36a-40e3-b492-76e104bdba85.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280)

### Rotorua: Nocturnal Glow-Worm Adventure Tour with a Guide

3h

10/10

58 GetYourGuide reviews

Free cancellation available

CA $100

includes taxes & fees

per adult

[](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/rotorua-nocturnal-glow-worm-tour-with-a-guide.a48122132.activity-details?&rid=553248635997166772&location=Bay+of+Plenty+Region&swp=off)

![Rotorua: Velocity Valley - Two Ride Pass](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/4755047/6a24f931-14de-44f0-ad12-c5a752252ab8.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280)

### Rotorua: Velocity Valley - Two Ride Pass

9.6/10

4 GetYourGuide reviews

Free cancellation available

CA $92

includes taxes & fees

per adult

[](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/velocity-valley-2-ride-combo-package.a4755047.activity-details?&rid=553248635997166772&location=Bay+of+Plenty+Region&swp=off)

![Rotorua: Authentic Kiwi Farm Experience at the Agrodome](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/46349939/0fc1ee2f-9b19-4878-9a87-b97ba3454765.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280)

### Rotorua: Authentic Kiwi Farm Experience at the Agrodome

2h 30m

9.8/10

45 GetYourGuide reviews

Free cancellation available

CA $52

includes taxes & fees

per adult

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![Rotorua: 6 Ziplines, Swing-Bridges & Wildlife Encounters](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/4850799/029c6e91-e473-4a71-b674-1495d56ed3c5.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280)

### Rotorua: 6 Ziplines, Swing-Bridges & Wildlife Encounters

2h 30m+

10/10

137 GetYourGuide reviews

Free cancellation available

CA $159

includes taxes & fees

per adult

[](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/null.a4850799.activity-details?&rid=553248635997166772&location=Bay+of+Plenty+Region&swp=off)

![Rotorua: Mount Tarawera Volcanic Crater Half-Day Guided Walk](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/4760005/8e47cd75-bf23-436e-a26d-c7cb728a1fcc.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280)

### Rotorua: Mount Tarawera Volcanic Crater Half-Day Guided Walk

4h 30m

9.4/10

37 GetYourGuide reviews

Free cancellation available

CA $159

includes taxes & fees

per adult

[](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/rotorua-mount-tarawera-volcanic-crater-half-day-guided-walk.a4760005.activity-details?&rid=553248635997166772&location=Bay+of+Plenty+Region&swp=off)

![From Tauranga: Skydive over Mount Maunganui](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/4751487/2effd693-343e-47d1-a32b-1d183bf68f97.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280)

### From Tauranga: Skydive over Mount Maunganui

1h 30m

10/10

25 GetYourGuide reviews

Free cancellation available

CA $427

includes taxes & fees

per adult

[](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/from-tauranga-skydive-over-mount-maunganui.a4751487.activity-details?&rid=553248635997166772&location=Bay+of+Plenty+Region&swp=off)

![Monster 4X4 Thrill Ride at Off Road NZ](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1305082/d0a3e2b7-09f4-450f-8749-f10180a0f5f2.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280)

### Monster 4X4 Thrill Ride at Off Road NZ

10m

10/10

3 Viator reviews

Free cancellation available

CA $53

includes taxes & fees

per adult

[](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/monster-4x4-thrill-ride-at-off-road-nz.a1305082.activity-details?&rid=553248635997166772&location=Bay+of+Plenty+Region&swp=off)

![Nocturnal adventure Glow-worm tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/45272575/ac557a98-c9aa-4add-88cd-266ff7fbf144.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280)

### Nocturnal adventure Glow-worm tour

3h

10/10

143 Viator reviews

Free cancellation available

CA $100

includes taxes & fees

per adult

[](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/nocturnal-adventure-glow-worm-tour.a45272575.activity-details?&rid=553248635997166772&location=Bay+of+Plenty+Region&swp=off)

### Air, helicopter & balloon tours

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![From Tauranga: Skydive over Mount Maunganui](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/4751487/2effd693-343e-47d1-a32b-1d183bf68f97.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280)

### From Tauranga: Skydive over Mount Maunganui

1h 30m

10/10

25 GetYourGuide reviews

Free cancellation available

CA $427

includes taxes & fees

per adult

[](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/from-tauranga-skydive-over-mount-maunganui.a4751487.activity-details?&rid=553248635997166772&location=Bay+of+Plenty+Region&swp=off)

![Mount Tarawera/Orakei Korako "Thermal Explorer" Dual Landing](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/2321622/7bca58a0-ff41-4be0-89bc-3bd4c9b825e1.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280)

### Mount Tarawera/Orakei Korako "Thermal Explorer" Dual Landing

3h

10/10

3 Viator reviews

Free cancellation available

CA $1,237

includes taxes & fees

per adult

[](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/mount-tarawera-orakei-korako-thermal-explorer-dual-landing.a2321622.activity-details?&rid=553248635997166772&location=Bay+of+Plenty+Region&swp=off)

![Mt Tarawera Helicopter Tour with Volcano Landing](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1395617/fd39db89-4170-4446-b1a9-11fc1db46ef6.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280)

### Mt Tarawera Helicopter Tour with Volcano Landing

40m

10/10

16 Viator reviews

Free cancellation available

CA $536

includes taxes & fees

per adult

[](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/mt-tarawera-helicopter-tour-with-volcano-landing.a1395617.activity-details?&rid=553248635997166772&location=Bay+of+Plenty+Region&swp=off)

![Mt. Tarawera Volcano Scenic Floatplane Tour from Rotorua](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1395492/432718f7-5b6a-4366-8273-f07359aa1ecd.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280)

### Mt. Tarawera Volcano Scenic Floatplane Tour from Rotorua

30m

9.2/10

10 Viator reviews

Free cancellation available

CA $311

includes taxes & fees

per adult

[](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/mt-tarawera-volcano-scenic-floatplane-tour-from-rotorua.a1395492.activity-details?&rid=553248635997166772&location=Bay+of+Plenty+Region&swp=off)

![Helicopter White Island / Mount Tarawera 'Volcanic Extremes'](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/4961054/d5360e72-c1e1-46b6-873c-125cef2c38b5.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280)

### Helicopter White Island / Mount Tarawera 'Volcanic Extremes'

1h 45m

Free cancellation available

CA $1,831

includes taxes & fees

per adult

[](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/volcanic-helicopter-tour-in-white-island-and-mount-tarawera.a4961054.activity-details?&rid=553248635997166772&location=Bay+of+Plenty+Region&swp=off)

![Rotorua: White Island, Mount Tarawera & Waimangu Volcanic …](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/52102215/7639e5ab-0bf1-4d5e-91bc-9bea0589dcbf.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280)

### Rotorua: White Island, Mount Tarawera & Waimangu Volcanic …

2h

Free cancellation available

CA $982

includes taxes & fees

per adult

[](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/rotorua-white-island-mount-tarawera-waimangu-volcanic.a52102215.activity-details?&rid=553248635997166772&location=Bay+of+Plenty+Region&swp=off)

![Mount Tarawera Orakei Korako Thermal Explorer](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1396530/cfcdcf08-1853-4684-aa79-da1032e17fee.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280)

### Mount Tarawera Orakei Korako Thermal Explorer

2h 15m

Free cancellation available

CA $635

includes taxes & fees

per adult

[](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/mount-tarawera-orakei-korako-thermal-explorer.a1396530.activity-details?&rid=553248635997166772&location=Bay+of+Plenty+Region&swp=off)

![Eruption Trail Tour With Natural Hot Pool Swimming](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/4975809/de090489-a34f-4764-9fa1-4dbd9a65baaa.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280)

### Eruption Trail Tour With Natural Hot Pool Swimming

2h 35m

Free cancellation available

CA $507

includes taxes & fees

per adult

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![White Island & Mount Tarawera Floatplane Adventure](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1395205/5733ce65-a3a7-4adb-a4f6-d6f5466b3740.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280)

### White Island & Mount Tarawera Floatplane Adventure

1h 25m

10/10

1 Viator review

Free cancellation available

CA $878

includes taxes & fees

per adult

[](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/white-island-mount-tarawera-floatplane-adventure.a1395205.activity-details?&rid=553248635997166772&location=Bay+of+Plenty+Region&swp=off)

![Mount Tarawera Volcanic Adventure by Helicopter](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1396536/788ecd66-0836-4788-b4ed-d36dcf9051e7.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280)

### Mount Tarawera Volcanic Adventure by Helicopter

1h

8/10

1 Viator review

Free cancellation available

CA $842

includes taxes & fees

per adult

[](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/mount-tarawera-volcanic-adventure-by-helicopter.a1396536.activity-details?&rid=553248635997166772&location=Bay+of+Plenty+Region&swp=off)

## What to do in Bay of Plenty Region

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### Discover the most popular places to visit in Bay of Plenty Region

![Mount Maunganui beach panorama](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6108238/1b3c59df-d647-43ab-8d0d-67bdacf9fe94.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### Mount Maunganui

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Mount Maunganui during your travels in Tauranga. Wander the area's beautiful beaches or simply enjoy one of its charming cafes. 

[](https://expedia.ca/Mount-Maunganui-Mount-Maunganui.d6108238.Vacation-Attraction)

![Skyline Rotorua](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6170998/76ce5618-94a0-4158-9cd5-2f338b022b4c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### Skyline Rotorua

Take in the splendid scenery during a gondola ride and jump in a luge cart to navigate your way down the exciting mountain track.

[](https://expedia.ca/Skyline-Rotorua-Fairy-Springs.d6170998.Vacation-Attraction)

![Polynesian Spa](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6108090/3fdedc2c-cbab-4061-ab5c-3f9f8a29a73e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### Polynesian Spa

Set among the serene Government Gardens on the shores of Lake Rotorua, these hot pools are an idyllic place to relax and unwind.

[](https://expedia.ca/Polynesian-Spa-Rotorua.d6108090.Vacation-Attraction)

![Redwoods Whakarewarewa Forest](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6126700/b7db01ba-feb9-4b2c-b691-1aa1261f7c9a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### Redwoods Whakarewarewa Forest

Walk, cycle or ride a horse through this picturesque forest filled with a magnificent array of trees from around the world.

[](https://expedia.ca/Redwoods-Whakarewarewa-Forest-Whakarewarewa.d6126700.Vacation-Attraction)

![Lake Rotoiti](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6052731/0864ae02-fa64-4e67-95ef-ea6ac21ee9cc.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### Lake Rotoiti

Marvel at the pristine Nelson Lakes National Park as you kayak across this magnificent lake to thermal pools and glow worm caves.

[](https://expedia.ca/Lake-Rotoiti-Bay-of-Plenty-Region.d6052731.Vacation-Attraction)

![Lake Rotorua](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6108094/2bbf67d7-8b67-4094-b308-91103da1a6a3.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### Lake Rotorua

One of the largest lakes on the North Island, this location offers an abundance of exciting activities as well as a fascinating geological and cultural history.

[](https://expedia.ca/Lake-Rotorua-Bay-of-Plenty-Region.d6108094.Vacation-Attraction)

![Eat Street](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635754896551/a157f57e-fa78-46ea-828f-8c88fb250f81.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### Eat Street

During your trip to Rotorua, you can search for that perfect souvenir at Eat Street. 

[](https://expedia.ca/Eat-Street-Rotorua.d553248635754896551.Vacation-Attraction)

![Mitai Maori Village](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621526967428/72378831-de70-4036-a30e-fee1e8118bbb.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### Mitai Maori Village

For a great insight into Māori customs and way of life, sign up for this magical, entertaining and educational cultural experience.

[](https://expedia.ca/Mitai-Maori-Village-Fairy-Springs.d553248621526967428.Vacation-Attraction)

![Papamoa Beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6252797/5b325d8f-4167-4b1f-a021-9621dca63fa7.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### Papamoa Beach

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Papamoa Beach during your trip to Papamoa Beach? Amble around the area's beaches or visit its shops. 

[](https://expedia.ca/Papamoa-Beach-Tauranga.d683116997147742208.Vacation-Attraction)

### Explore areas of Bay of Plenty Region

![Mount Maunganui](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6138718/0286042b-8f2e-4030-bf3c-46fe8ff788f0.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium)

### Mount Maunganui

 Take in the views from this mighty volcanic cone, relax on a beach, go for a surf, dine out or indulge in some retail therapy in the Bay of Plenty. 

[](https://expedia.ca/Tauranga-Mount-Maunganui.dx6138718)

![Papamoa Beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6252797/3db8c39a-c839-4b27-b843-a10fa76f2cad.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium)

### Papamoa Beach

 Unique features of Papamoa Beach include the beaches and shopping. Make a stop by Papamoa Beach or Bay of Plenty while you're exploring the area. 

[](https://expedia.ca/Tauranga-Papamoa-Beach.dx6252797)

![Panoramic aerial view of Mt Maunganui, North Island, New Zealand](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635975848275/480b5999-a1b7-4887-91fd-471729974b3e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium)

### Papamoa

 When in Papamoa, you can plan a visit to Gordon Spratt Reserve and Simpson Reserve, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area. 

[](https://expedia.ca/Tauranga-Papamoa.dx553248635975848275)

![Lake Okareka](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6135546/afe9a80f-43c5-4b49-ba98-bd3b14be0fd4.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium)

### Lake Okareka

 Despite its pretty views and charming, leafy walks, this picturesque lake manages to remain relatively crowd-free and peaceful. 

[](https://expedia.ca/Rotorua-Lake-Okareka.dx6135546)

![Aerial: Scenic Blue and green lakes, Rotorua, New Zealand](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635926198461/998a326f-1cba-49f0-a34b-bfd24fd3887b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium)

### Whakarewarewa

 The panoramic lake views and luxurious spas are just a few highlights of Whakarewarewa. Make a stop by Whakarewarewa: The Living Maori Village or Te Puia New Zealand Maori Arts and Crafts Institute while you're exploring the area. 

[](https://expedia.ca/Whakarewarewa.dx553248635926198461)

![Owhata](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6048125/b4c99a5b-c5da-447e-9c9a-3bbe608790d9.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium)

### Owhata

 If you're spending some time in Owhata, Lake Rotorua and Haiku Pathway are top sights worth seeing. 

[](https://expedia.ca/Rotorua-Owhata.dx553248635976395211)

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## Day trip destinations from Bay of Plenty Region

![Aerial view of the coastline's rugged rocks meeting the turquoise sea, with lush green hills embracing the town, Whakatane, Bay of Plenty Region, New Zealand.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3784/57be6091-1f41-4c14-9dac-1f24a6996caf.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium)

### Whakatane

![Rotorua](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6048125/9a8a8a74-9f75-477d-8283-18de79bd5c68.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium)

### Rotorua

![Lake Tarawera](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6108134/bdb77130-4da7-49e5-a693-c3e8eecbce18.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium)

### Lake Tarawera

![Katikati](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6055863/8356b23f-9a1a-4b36-9f4d-85ba860acf2b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium)

### Katikati

![Lake Okataina](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6108119/e7d6affe-5d83-41e4-89d2-e4e1bebf1b94.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium)

### Lake Okataina

![Bowentown Walk Lookout : scenic views of the Bowentown⁩⁦ Beach, Shelly Bay and Pacific Ocean in Bay of Plenty, New Zealand](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6108245/3387d91b-df26-4497-adfe-29f7ee728aad.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium)

### Matakana Island

![Landscape photo of a jetty on Lake Rotoiti, New Zealand. This jetty is within the  Nelson Lakes National Park and is one of the most Instagrammed locations in New Zealand](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6135545/3c048aa5-61d8-4661-aabe-74ea09d75ef9.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium)

### Mourea

![Tauranga](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6138718/3542522b-dd49-471a-8a9a-15984b208afa.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium)

### Tauranga

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