10 TOP Things to Do in Bay of Plenty Region (2026 Activity Guide)

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A coastal landscape with a grassy hillside, a beach, and a sunset.

A geothermal hot spring with clear blue water, a red-brown edge, and steam rising from the water.

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Things to do

Hobbiton Day Tour from Rotorua with lunch at Hobbiton

P10,852

per adult

100% of travellers recommend

Waiotapu: Thermal Park and Lady Knox Geyser Entry Ticket

Rotorua: Wai-O-Tapu Geothermal Park Entry Ticket

P1,667

per adult

86% of travellers recommend

1-Day Rotorua Tour from Auckland with Options

Rotorua Tour from Auckland with Optional Extras

P16,278

per adult

90% of travellers recommend

Rotorua via Kiwi/lakes country & a visit to iconic Whakarewarewa

P11,537

per adult

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

P5,213

per adult

Te Ra Guided Experience

P3,724

per adult

90% of travellers recommend

Rotorua: Redwoods Altitude High Ropes Adventure

P5,142

per adult

Agrodome Farm Experience including Farm Show and Farm Tour - Rotorua

P2,305

per adult

Polynesian Spa Rotorua: Deluxe Lake Spa Hot Spring Bathing

P3,013

per adult

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Rotorua Tour from Auckland with Optional Extras

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Private & custom tours

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Private Forest Spa in Rotorua: Secret Spot Hot Tubs

Free cancellation available

Adventure & outdoor

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Redwoods Altitude High Ropes & Ziplines + Glowworms, Rotorua

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Glow Worm Kayak Tour

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Air, helicopter & balloon tours

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From Tauranga: Skydive over Mount Maunganui

Free cancellation available

What to do in Bay of Plenty Region

Stay near popular Bay of Plenty Region attractions

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Mokoia Island

Accessible only on a guided tour, this small island at the centre of Lake Rotorua is rich in native birdlife and Māori history and culture.

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Mount Maunganui

Mount Maunganui is popular for its beaches, and if you're looking for more to see and do, you might think about a trip to Pilot Bay Beach or Maunganui Beach.

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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.

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Papamoa

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

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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.