Title: 10 TOP Things to Do in Bay of Plenty Region February 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) ![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) ![The Rotorua Museum of Art and History grounds in Rotorua, New Zealand. A little bit of Victorian England in New Zealand, the grounds contain lovely gardens and lawn bowl...lawns. Open and clean, it draws a nice mix of locals and tourists. The museum contains a great collection of fine arts and artifacts from the Maori culture.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6048125/e6c95a74-3488-4d18-b738-3796acbbfc87.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![The Polynesian Spa in Rotorua is a great place to warm up on a rainy day. Go in the morning and you'll have the place to yourself. ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6048125/eeccf5aa-b8d1-4e75-bdfb-c8cd3beba95d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Rotorua is small town mostly known for its geothermal activity, geysers and hot mud pools. The steam was following us all the time! It was real experience to walk around the park while on every step something evaporates...](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6048125/0da98a7b-ca2a-4e22-ad1d-89a6d0c0e6ef.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) --- - ![find price illustration](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__find_price.svg) ### Explore activities Explore thousands of experiences from activities and attractions to day tours and transfer. - ![calendar shield illustration](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__calendar_shield.svg) ### Book with ease Skip the line- book tickets online in minutes to top attractions with free cancellation on many activities. - ![trophy illustration](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__trophy.svg) ### Treat yourself Members save % or more when you book activities. --- ## Top places to visit ### 1\. Skyline Rotorua Skyline Rotorua cable car carries passengers up Mount Ngongotaha to a height of 487 metres (1,598 feet). Admiring the views isn’t the only thing to do at the summit. Sip a coffee in the café, fly over dense forest on the zip line or steer down the steep luge course. [Learn more ](https://www.expedia.ca/Skyline-Rotorua-Fairy-Springs.d6170998.Vacation-Attraction) ![Skyline Rotorua](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6170998/4baeead8-1912-47ba-8a95-9389a93a4532.jpg) ### 2\. Polynesian Spa Located adjacent to beautiful Lake Rotorua, the steaming baths of the Polynesian Spa are the perfect place to destress. Soak in steamy, cleansing water while you gaze out across the pristine lake. Escape to your very own private pool or play on the slides in the large family area. [Learn more ](https://www.expedia.ca/Polynesian-Spa-Rotorua.d6108090.Vacation-Attraction) ![Polynesian Spa featuring a pool](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6108090/7dcc835d-d3bf-4b0d-a95e-6b3666a422cc.jpg) ### 3\. Redwoods Whakarewarewa Forest Redwoods Whakarewarewa Forest is a tranquil woodland park crisscrossed by trekking and biking trails. Set off on a hike past thermal ponds and geysers or admire eucalyptus trees and immense Californian Redwoods while horseback riding. [Learn more ](https://www.expedia.ca/Redwoods-Whakarewarewa-Forest-Whakarewarewa.d6126700.Vacation-Attraction) ![Redwoods Whakarewarewa Forest which includes forests, night scenes and a suspension bridge or treetop walkway](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6126700/5bad7f0c-8a42-483a-a9e9-18582cefd11f.jpg) ### 4\. Lake Rotorua Visit Lake Rotorua and you will find no shortage of things to do. Swim in the calm, clear waters by the city’s edge or set off on foot in search of your own private bay. Kayak to mystical Mokoia Island or sit back and relax on a boat cruise. [Learn more ](https://www.expedia.ca/Lake-Rotorua-Bay-of-Plenty-Region.d6108094.Vacation-Attraction) ![Lake Rotorua](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6108094/c3c69607-dd07-4b7d-b17b-0484ce85037c.jpg) ### 5\. Lake Rotoiti Take in views of forest-fringed waters, shimmering glow worm caves and the Southern Alps at Lake Rotoiti in the Nelson Lakes National Park. Surrounded by towering mountains, all the lakes in this park were carved out by glaciers over thousands of years and have remained largely untouched. As well as making for a spectacular landscape, this has also allowed native wildlife to thrive. [Learn more ](https://www.expedia.ca/Lake-Rotoiti-Bay-of-Plenty-Region.d6052731.Vacation-Attraction) ![Lake Rotoiti featuring tranquil scenes and a lake or waterhole](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6052731/0864ae02-fa64-4e67-95ef-ea6ac21ee9cc.jpg) ## What to do in Bay of Plenty Region --- ### 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 which includes a lake or waterhole](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 featuring forest scenes](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 Rotorua showing a garden and a lake or waterhole as well as a small group of people](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) ![Lake Rotoiti featuring tranquil scenes and a lake or waterhole](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) ![Wunderbarer Sonnenaufgang ](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) ![Rotorua featuring night scenes and markets](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) ![Lake Tarawera which includes a beach and swimming as well as a small group of people](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6108134/2a3cbd0c-35f7-4194-a670-d4f3af2c1e5b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Lake Tarawera Fish for rainbow trout, swim at a beach with hot spring water and hike to waterfalls set amid majestic scenery at this vast, intense-blue lake. [](https://expedia.ca/Lake-Tarawera-Bay-of-Plenty-Region.d6108134.Vacation-Attraction) ### Explore areas of Bay of Plenty Region ![Mount Maunganui showing general coastal views, a city and a sunset](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 While visiting Papamoa, you might make a stop by sights like blokart Recreation Park and Looking Glass Garden. [](https://expedia.ca/Tauranga-Papamoa.dx553248635975848275) ![Lake Okareka which includes a lake or waterhole](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) ![Four of a kind ](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) ![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 Whakarewarewa Thermal Reserve while you're exploring the area. [](https://expedia.ca/Whakarewarewa.dx553248635926198461) --- Looking for fun things to do nearby? Check [things to do near me](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do-near-me) to find and book the best things to do, fun activities, and top attractions wherever you happen to be. --- ## Day trip destinations from Bay of Plenty Region ![View of Whakatane in New Zealand](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3784/254558c4-75b3-4cad-afd8-000a0cca435b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Whakatane ![Rotorua which includes a hot spring](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6048125/9a8a8a74-9f75-477d-8283-18de79bd5c68.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Rotorua ![Lake Tarawera featuring a beach as well as a small group of people](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6108134/bdb77130-4da7-49e5-a693-c3e8eecbce18.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Lake Tarawera ![Katikati featuring a small town or village](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6055863/8356b23f-9a1a-4b36-9f4d-85ba860acf2b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Katikati ![Even though it was overcast, Lake Okataina was gorgeous. The freezing water didn’t stop us from going for a swim!](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6108119/e7d6affe-5d83-41e4-89d2-e4e1bebf1b94.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Lake Okataina ![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 ![Mount Maunganui showing a coastal town, a bay or harbour and general coastal views](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6138718/3542522b-dd49-471a-8a9a-15984b208afa.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Tauranga ![Beautiful sunset while having a walk in Te Puna.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6149040/fc86a73e-18df-4a3e-a2ee-107a03f7b362.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Whakamarama ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/mad-service/footer/bnaBanners/BEX_Footer.jpg) ## Go further with the Expedia app Save on select hotels and earn double points when you book on the app. Our app deals help you to save on trips so you can travel more and manage it all on the go. Scan the QR code with your device camera and download our app