Haere mai
Welcome to Te Moananui ā Toi (the Coastal Bay of Plenty). Pull up a pew, dig your toes into the sand, and chill. Nestled on the east coast of Aotearoa New Zealand’s North Island, we are home to idyllic, friendly towns and cities spread along 125-kilometres of pristine white sand beaches.
And, while the beaches are pretty epic (we don’t want to brag, but we’ve got some of the best beaches in the country) - there’s so much more to our little piece of paradise. Where else can you kayak across a lake to see a canyon shine with glow worms after dark or spend time exploring ancient rainforests and bush-clad islands? You'll be left with lasting memories of our stunning natural landscapes and the warmth of our climate - and our people.
There's no place like home
There's never been a better time to explore your own backyard. We encourage you, when the time is right, to rediscover and fall in love with the Bay of Plenty all over again.
Spend some time exploring our website. Gather ideas, inspiration and, most importantly, get excited. Even if you’ve lived here all your life, you’re guaranteed to find little unexpected pockets of awesome. There really is #noplacelikehomebop.
Meet the locals
Discover the stories and meet the people behind some of our favourite local businesses.
OUR TOP DESTINATIONS
They’re all top destinations if you ask us! But let’s break it down for you…
Home to an abundance of kiwifruit and avocado orchards, the best beaches in New Zealand, a rich Māori heritage, and surrounded by warm ocean waters, the Coastal Bay of Plenty has, well, plenty for everyone.
start dreaming & planning
If you're planning a trip to the Bay of Plenty, then you've come to the right place! We've put together a bunch of holiday ideas to inspire you and get you excited about your trip! So...make a cuppa, sit back and start exploring all the amazing things there is to see and do in our little piece of paradise!
SCHOOL
HOLIDAY FUN
Find out how to keep the kids entertained these school holidays...
FREE THINGS
TO DO WITH THE KIDS
Find out how you can have fun free-of-charge...
TRACKS &
TRAILS
DISCOVER KATIKATI'S
HAIKU PATHWAY
This beautiful pathway is one-of-a-kind in NZ - it's a must-do activity!
THE BEST BEACHES
IN THE BAY
Find out what makes our beaches so special...
SCHOOL
HOLIDAY FUN
Find out how to keep the kids entertained these school holidays...
FREE THINGS
TO DO WITH THE KIDS
Find out how you can have fun free-of-charge...
TRACKS &
TRAILS
DISCOVER KATIKATI'S
HAIKU PATHWAY
This beautiful pathway is one-of-a-kind in NZ - it's a must-do activity!
THE BEST BEACHES
IN THE BAY
Find out what makes our beaches so special...
itineraries & travel plans
We know your time is precious (especially when you’re on holiday!). We’ve put together some popular itineraries to help you plan your trip to the Coastal Bay of Plenty. But it’s not all about the bucket list items! Us locals know about some pretty cool hidden gems that will really make your trip unforgettable.
