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Attractions in Bay of Plenty

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119 attractions

Redwoods Treewalk

★ Top pick♡

Redwoods Treewalk

★4.6 G(13,807)Attraction 1 Long Mile Road, Tītokorangi Drive access off Tarawera Road

Waiotapu Thermal Wonderland

Waiotapu Thermal Wonderland

★4.6 G(8,551)Attraction 201 Waiotapu Loop Road, Rotorua 3073

Pukekura Park

Pukekura Park

★4.8 G(5,739)Attraction 10 Fillis Street, New Plymouth Central

Te Puia - Rotorua, NZ

Te Puia - Rotorua, NZ

★4.5 G(9,144)Attraction 20 Hemo Road, Whakarewarewa

Redwoods – Whakarewarewa Forest

Redwoods – Whakarewarewa Forest

★4.8 G(5,070)Attraction Whakarewarewa, Rotorua 3074

That Wānaka Tree

That Wānaka Tree

★4.4 G(6,858)Attraction Roys Bay 59 Wanaka Mount Aspiring Road, Wānaka 9305

Christchurch Gondola

Christchurch Gondola

★4.5 G(4,179)Attraction 10 Bridle Path Road, Heathcote Valley

Tane Mahuta

Tane Mahuta

★4.8 G(2,272)Attraction Waipoua Kauri Forest 0376

Kerosene Creek

Kerosene Creek

★4.6 G(3,023)Attraction Old Waiotapu Road, Waiotapu 3073

Waimangu Volcanic Valley

Waimangu Volcanic Valley

★4.6 G(2,777)Attraction 587 Waimangu Road, Rotorua 3073

Butterfly Creek

Butterfly Creek

★4.3 G(4,786)Attraction 10 Tom Pearce Drive, Auckland Airport

International Antarctic Centre

International Antarctic Centre

★4.4 G(3,719)Attraction Corner Roy Place and, Orchard Road

Paihia Wharf

Paihia Wharf

★4.6 G(2,575)Attraction Bay Of Islands, Paihia 0200

Paradise Valley Springs

Paradise Valley Springs

★4.6 G(2,378)Attraction RD 2, 467 Paradise Valley Road

Government Gardens

Government Gardens

★4.5 G(2,661)Attraction 9 Queens Drive, Rotorua 3010

Quake City

Quake City

★4.5 G(2,425)Attraction 299 Durham Street North, Christchurch Central City

Pelorus Bridge Scenic Reserve

Pelorus Bridge Scenic Reserve

★4.7 G(1,517)Attraction 5949 State Highway 6, Pelorus Bridge 7192

Christchurch Adventure Park

Christchurch Adventure Park

★4.7 G(1,478)Attraction 50 McVicar Drive, Cracroft

Maunganui Beach

Maunganui Beach

★4.8 G(1,134)Attraction 4B Marine Parade, Mount Maunganui 3116

Bridge of Remembrance

Bridge of Remembrance

★4.6 G(1,519)Attraction Cashel Street, Christchurch Central City

McLaren Falls Park

McLaren Falls Park

★4.7 G(1,275)Attraction 190 McLaren Falls Road, Omanawa 3171

Haruru Falls

Haruru Falls

★4.3 G(2,261)Attraction 80 Haruru Falls Road, Waitangi 0293

Fantail Falls

Fantail Falls

★4.6 G(1,333)Attraction Mount Aspiring National Park 7886

Crystal Mountain

Crystal Mountain

★4.1 G(2,753)Attraction 80 Candia Road, Swanson

Ferrymead Heritage Park

Ferrymead Heritage Park

★4.5 G(1,355)Attraction 50 Ferrymead Park Drive, Ferrymead

Pilot Bay Beach

Pilot Bay Beach

★4.7 G(946)Attraction Pilot Bay Beach, Mount Maunganui 3116

McLean Falls

McLean Falls

★4.8 G(740)Attraction Otago Region 9586, New Zealand

Salisbury Wharf

Salisbury Wharf

★4.5 G(936)Attraction 1 The Mall, Mount Maunganui 3116

Cashmere Hill Lookout

Cashmere Hill Lookout

★4.6 G(750)Attraction 178 Hackthorne Road, Cashmere

Underworld Adventures

Underworld Adventures

★4.7 G(640)Attraction 7368 State Highway 6, Charleston 7892

Marshalls Animal Park

Marshalls Animal Park

★4.6 G(730)Attraction 140 McLaren Falls Road, Omanawa 3171

Petrified Forest Curio Bay

Petrified Forest Curio Bay

★4.5 G(820)Attraction 25 Mair Road, Curio Bay 9884

Waimarino Water & Adventure Park

Waimarino Water & Adventure Park

★4.6 G(696)Attraction 36 Taniwha Place, Bethlehem

Coronation Park

Coronation Park

★4.5 G(793)Attraction Maunganui Road, Mount Maunganui 3116

Abberley Park

Abberley Park

★4.6 G(596)Attraction 15 Abberley Crescent, St Albans

Paparoa National Park

Paparoa National Park

★4.7 G(505)Attraction Greymouth

Barnett Park

Barnett Park

★4.5 G(611)Attraction 200A Main Road, Redcliffs

Styx Mill Conservation Reserve

Styx Mill Conservation Reserve

★4.5 G(596)Attraction 130 Hussey Road, Northwood

Waitangi Mountain Bike Park

Waitangi Mountain Bike Park

★4.9 G(344)Attraction 33 Bayly Road, Waitangi 0293

Sign of the Bellbird

Sign of the Bellbird

★4.7 G(418)Attraction Summit Road, Kennedys Bush

Milky Way Glowworm Cave

Milky Way Glowworm Cave

★4.9 G(326)Attraction 567 Waipu Caves Road, Waipu 0582

Island Getaway Tours

Island Getaway Tours

★4.9 G(312)Attraction 69 Marsden Road, Paihia 0200

View point

View point

★4.8 G(349)Attraction Te Rāpaki-o-Te Rakiwhakaputa 8971

The Grove Scenic Reserve

The Grove Scenic Reserve

★4.7 G(387)Attraction 14 Rocklands Road, Clifton 7183

Bay Of Islands Snorkelling Ltd

Bay Of Islands Snorkelling Ltd

★5.0 G(257)Attraction Paihia wharf, Paihia 0272

Sugarloaf Scenic Reserve

Sugarloaf Scenic Reserve

★4.8 G(314)Attraction Summit Road, Cashmere

Roaring Billy Falls

Roaring Billy Falls

★4.5 G(449)Attraction Mt Aspiring National Park 7886

Bay Explorer - Dolphin and Wildlife Cruises

Bay Explorer - Dolphin and Wildlife Cruises

★4.8 G(306)Attraction 115 The Strand, Tauranga 3110

Bowentown lookout

Bowentown lookout

★4.8 G(302)Attraction Seaforth Road, Bowentown 3177

Bushy Beach Scenic Reserve

Bushy Beach Scenic Reserve

★4.6 G(374)Attraction 89 Bushy Beach Road, South Hill

Skydive Tauranga

Skydive Tauranga

★4.9 G(250)Attraction 2 Dakota Way, Mount Maunganui 3116

Fiordland National Park

Fiordland National Park

★4.8 G(273)Attraction Southland Region, New Zealand

Moutohora Island Sanctuary tours

Moutohora Island Sanctuary tours

★4.7 G(305)Attraction 15 The Strand, Whakatāne 3020

Raparapahoe Falls

Raparapahoe Falls

★4.6 G(321)Attraction 282 No. 4 Road, Te Puke 3183

Minden Lookout

Minden Lookout

★4.5 G(354)Attraction 431 Minden Road, Minden 3176

The Stix | Ultimate Tree Climb (formerly) Adrenalin Forest Bay of Plenty

The Stix | Ultimate Tree Climb (formerly) Adrenalin Forest Bay of Plenty

★4.8 G(229)Attraction Weld Road, Ngawaro 6001

Kiwi Adventures Tour & Travel — Private Day/Multi Day Tours

Kiwi Adventures Tour & Travel — Private Day/Multi Day Tours

★5.0 G(183)Attraction 152 Condell Avenue, Papanui

Cruise to the Hole in the Rock

Cruise to the Hole in the Rock

★4.7 G(198)Attraction 69 Marsden Road, Paihia 0200

Omanu Beach

Omanu Beach

★4.8 G(155)Attraction 15 Surf Road, Omanu

Tapeka Point Track

Tapeka Point Track

★4.7 G(168)Attraction 34 Du Fresne Place, Russell 0202

Salisbury Falls

Salisbury Falls

★4.7 G(152)Attraction 461 Aorere Valley Road, Bainham 7073

Tauranga isite Visitor Information Centre

Tauranga isite Visitor Information Centre

★4.4 G(207)Attraction 1 Devonport Road, Tauranga 3110

Ōhope Beach

Ōhope Beach

★4.9 G(119)Attraction Ōhope Beach, Bay of Plenty Region 3121

Opua Forest Paihia Lookout Track Entrance

Opua Forest Paihia Lookout Track Entrance

★4.5 G(182)Attraction 76 School Road, Paihia 0200

Omanawa Falls

Omanawa Falls

★4.5 G(157)Attraction Omanawa 3173

Puponga hilltop walk - Farewell Spit & Puponga Farm Park

Puponga hilltop walk - Farewell Spit & Puponga Farm Park

★4.6 G(140)Attraction Freeman Access, Pūponga 7073

Boyes Beach

Boyes Beach

★4.5 G(151)Attraction Boyes Beach, 73 Millar Road

Avocado Tours

Avocado Tours

★5.0 G(85)Attraction 9 Walker Road East, Katikati 3178

Dolphin Seafaris NZ Ltd

Dolphin Seafaris NZ Ltd

★4.6 G(119)Attraction Tauranga Bridge Marina State Highway 2, Berth D1/Harbour Bridge Causeway

Te Matua Ngahere

Te Matua Ngahere

★4.8 G(91)Attraction Waipoua Kauri Forest 0376

Explore Group Bay of Islands

Explore Group Bay of Islands

★4.3 G(150)Attraction Cnr Marsden Rd, Williams Road

Pikowai Beach

Pikowai Beach

★4.5 G(116)Attraction Pikowai Beach, 356 State Highway 2

Bay Of Plenty Horse Adventures

Bay Of Plenty Horse Adventures

★5.0 G(71)Attraction 2425 State Highway 2, Pukehina 3186

Newdick’s beach

Newdick’s beach

★4.1 G(182)Attraction Newdick Road, Maketu 3189

Kaipupu Sanctuary

Kaipupu Sanctuary

★4.5 G(113)Attraction Kaipupu Point Jetty Q6300 Shakespeare Bay, Picton 7220

Kiwi Horizons Travel – NZ Tours, Private Transfers & Day Trips

Kiwi Horizons Travel – NZ Tours, Private Transfers & Day Trips

★4.9 G(69)Attraction 90 Hoani Street, Northcote

Opua Kauri Walk

Opua Kauri Walk

★4.7 G(81)Attraction Oromahoe Road, Northland Region 0472

Hole in Rock

Hole in Rock

★4.8 G(70)Attraction Clifton Road, Tongapōrutu 4378

Tauranga Bay Beach Foreshore Reserve

Tauranga Bay Beach Foreshore Reserve

★4.7 G(76)Attraction 51 Tauranga Bay Beach Road, Kaeo 0478

Gibraltar Rock

Gibraltar Rock

★4.7 G(71)Attraction Summit Road, Tai Tapu 7672

V8 Trike Tours NZ

V8 Trike Tours NZ

★5.0 G(45)Attraction 121 Maunganui Road, Mount Maunganui 3116

Papamoa Beach

Papamoa Beach

★4.9 G(43)Attraction Papamoa Beach, Bay of Plenty Region 3118

Bay View

Bay View

★4.7 G(46)Attraction Victoria Domain Road 7220, Picton 7220

Zealandier Tours of New Zealand

Zealandier Tours of New Zealand

★4.5 G(50)Attraction 34 Hibiscus Avenue, Mount Maunganui 3116

Darryl's Dinner Cruise

Darryl's Dinner Cruise

★4.5 G(48)Attraction Paihia Wharf Marsden Road, Paihia 0200

Pony Point

Pony Point

★4.6 G(39)Attraction 105 Governors Bay Road, Cass Bay

Boundary Stream Mainland Island Reserve

Boundary Stream Mainland Island Reserve

★4.8 G(31)Attraction 1181 Pohokura Road, Tutira 4181

Tauranga Bay

Tauranga Bay

★4.8 G(30)Attraction Tauranga Bay, Te Tai-tokerau

Cable Bay, Northland

Cable Bay, Northland

★4.8 G(24)Attraction 6 Seaview Road, Cable Bay 0420

Kaituna Mole

Kaituna Mole

★4.7 G(22)Attraction Ford Road, Bay of Plenty Region 3189

Cable Bay Skywire

Cable Bay Skywire

★4.8 G(20)Attraction RC2J+JQ, Delaware Bay 7071

Adventure and Cultural Tours Bay of Plenty

Adventure and Cultural Tours Bay of Plenty

★4.8 G(16)Attraction 208 Rocky Cutting Road, RD5

City & Scenic Sightseeing; 2-hour Local Bus Tour

City & Scenic Sightseeing; 2-hour Local Bus Tour

★4.5 G(19)Attraction Salisbury Avenue, Mount Maunganui 3116

Otūmoetai Beach

Otūmoetai Beach

★4.3 G(20)Attraction Otūmoetai Beach, Bay of Plenty Region 3110

Shore Trips and Tours NZ

Shore Trips and Tours NZ

★5.0 G(12)Attraction The Mall, Mount Maunganui 3116

Paparoa Point Scenic Reserve

Paparoa Point Scenic Reserve

★4.5 G(13)Attraction Half Moon Bay 7371

Otao Reserve

Otao Reserve

★4.5 G(13)Attraction 265 Harbour Road, Ōhope 3121

Cruise Tours Tauranga

Cruise Tours Tauranga

★4.7 G(9)Attraction 117 Newton Street, Mount Maunganui 3116

O'neill Bay Lookout

O'neill Bay Lookout

★4.9 G(7)Attraction Te Henga Walkway, Muriwai 0781

Tourism Bay of Plenty

Tourism Bay of Plenty

★4.9 G(7)Attraction 8 Wharf Street, Tauranga 3110

Monkey Island Lookout

Monkey Island Lookout

★4.6 G(8)Attraction Frentz Road, Pahia 9881

Hop On Hop Off Bus Tour - Tauranga

Hop On Hop Off Bus Tour - Tauranga

★3.4 G(14)Attraction Salisbury Avenue, Mount Maunganui 3116

Bells Falls

Bells Falls

★4.8 G(5)Attraction P2QQ+RR, Ōkato 4391

Little Cave

Little Cave

★5.0 G(4)Attraction 5111 State Highway 6, Fox River 7871

Monkey Bay Walk

Monkey Bay Walk

★4.8 G(4)Attraction J25X+7H, Rarangi 7273

Mangapouri Scenic Reserve

Mangapouri Scenic Reserve

★5.0 G(3)Attraction State Highway 36, Hamurana 3096

Motu Kiore

Motu Kiore

★4.3 G(4)Attraction Marine Parade, Bay of Plenty Region 3116

Te Puna Beach

Te Puna Beach

★3.7 G(3)Attraction Te Puna Beach, Bay of Plenty Region 3176

Tūtaepatu Lagoon

Tūtaepatu Lagoon

★4.5 G(2)Attraction Woodend Beach 7691

Kiwi Jet Boat Tours

Kiwi Jet Boat Tours

★5.0 G(1)Attraction Lake Matahina 3192

Honey Moon Bay Rock Jump

★5.0 G(1)Attraction Bay of Plenty Region 3074, New Zealand

Quinns Lookout

Quinns Lookout

★5.0 G(1)Attraction Papamoa Beach Road, Papamoa Beach

Cliff Date palm

Cliff Date palm

★5.0 G(1)Attraction New Plymouth Central, New Plymouth 4310

Reservoir

★4.0 G(1)Attraction VRXX+G2, Teviotdale 7483

NZ Shore Excursions

★3.0 G(1)Attraction Harkin Close, Bethlehem

Tauranga Cruise And Tour

Tauranga Cruise And Tour

Attraction 59 Inverness Drive, Pyes Pa

Bluey Falls (Lester's Paradise)

Attraction 638 Old Tai Tapu Road, Tai Tapu 7672

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Bay of Plenty Region

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