Bay of Plenty Experiences

Kayaking, Other Wildlife, Water activities

Evening Glow Worm Kayak Tour - Tauranga

Glow Worm Kayak tours depart from Waimarino, Tauranga. A delightful array of refreshments are offered during sunset just before departure onto the lake. The darkness has fallen and the glow worms shine extra bright in the moon lit sky.

Evening Glow Worm Kayak Tour - Tauranga

Wildlife Encounters, Seals, Boat cruises, Bird watching, Volcanic/Geothermal

Moutohorā: Island Sanctuary

Discover the rare beauty of one of New Zealand’s little-known treasures, Moutohorā (also known as Whale Island), home to some of New Zealand’s most endangered birds and reptiles.

Moutohorā: Island Sanctuary

Boat cruises, Dolphins, Whale watching, Penguins, Seals

Dolphin & Wildlife Cruise - Bay Explorer

Enter nature & wide open spaces on a Bay Explorer wildlife cruise. Explore our big blue backyard and watch dolphins swimming up close. Join us for a shared lifetime experience and help protect wild marine animals. A great family friendly half-day.

Dolphin & Wildlife Cruise - Bay Explorer

Boat cruises, Dolphins, Penguins, Seals, Whale watching

Dolphin Viewing and Swimming

Our Wildlife Tour to watch and swim with wild dolphins in the Bay of Plenty is a must on any bucket list. Our 6-hour boat tour departs daily (November to May) from Tauranga on our spacious catamaran, ideal for viewing and swimming.

Dolphin Viewing and Swimming

Water activities

Mauao Adventures - Stand Up Paddle Boarding Lesson

Introduction to Stand Up Paddle Boarding Lesson.

Mauao Adventures - Stand Up Paddle Boarding Lesson

Water activities, Rafting, Kayaking, Maori Cultural Attractions, Study/Education

Riverbug – Tarawera River Bay of Plenty

Connect with nature and experience Tarawera River’s swirling currents and fun whitewater from a riverbug perspective. Share our passion for riverbug adventures, and help us to support regenerative tourism, community and healthy lifestyles.

Riverbug – Tarawera River Bay of Plenty

Skydiving, Scenic flights, Air activities

Skydive Tauranga

Experience an epic 1 minute freefall with a jump from 15,000 feet. Discover the beauty of Tauranga and some of the best views in New Zealand. Enjoy spectacular views of New Zealand's best beaches, Mount Ruapehu, White Island, and Lake Rotorua.

Skydive Tauranga

Wineries, Urban attractions

Taste of Plenty

Taste of Plenty is a boutique food tourism venture located in the stunning Bay of Plenty. Choose from a range of food and culinary tours, or let us design a custom tour for your group. Visit orchards, farms, providors & unique production facilities.

Taste of Plenty

Maori Cultural Attractions, Urban attractions, Attractions, Land Activities, Miscellaneous madness

V8 Trike Tours

Discover Mount Maunganui & Tauranga on the back of an awesome V8 Chevy Trike. Buckle up, sit back and relax while our driver/guide shows you the stunning sights. A Qualmark Gold operator and successive Traveler's Choice Award Winners 2022 & 2023.

V8 Trike Tours

Scenic flights

Carbon Neutral Scenic Helicopter Flight Package

A stunning scenic flight to a beautiful cafe at Waihi for lunch followed by driving back to Tauranga in the latest Tesla Model X.

Carbon Neutral Scenic Helicopter Flight Package

Scenic flights

Bay Explorer

30 minute scenic flight around the bay of plenty including a remote beach landing for a photograph.

Bay Explorer

Golf, Sports

Ōhope Beach Golf Links

Ōhope Beach Golf Links is one of New Zealand’s most scenic golf courses, uniquely situated on a narrow finger of land between the ever-changing Pacific Ocean on one side and the beautiful, unspoilt Ōhiwa Harbour on the other.

Ōhope Beach Golf Links

Cafes & Delis, Arts, Heritage & Culture, Shopping

The Historic Village

If you love great coffee, creative art, retro clothing, artisan homewares, vinyl records or local stories, then there’s lots for you to explore at The Historic Village.

The Historic Village

Arts & crafts, Gardens, Heritage attractions

The Elms | Te Papa, Tauranga

Set in the heart of Tauranga, The Elms | Te Papa is one of Aotearoa New Zealand's oldest heritage sites. It is best known for its iconic Mission House and award-winning heritage gardens. The sites rich history dates to pre-European times.

The Elms | Te Papa, Tauranga

Hotels

Trinity Wharf Tauranga

Trinity Wharf Tauranga is a unique hotel, located on and over the harbour with a relaxed ambience, flexible event venue options and waterfront dining. Situated in the Bay of Plenty region – one of New Zealand’s top holiday destinations.

Trinity Wharf Tauranga

Hotels

Hotel Armitage and Conference Centre

Nestled conveniently in the heart of Tauranga's CBD, surrounded by native trees, Hotel Armitage and Conference Centre is also close to the Elms, Tauranga Domain and Mount Maunganui, with its renown white sandy beaches.

Hotel Armitage and Conference Centre

Kayaking

KG Kayaks Guided Tours

Guided tours are a great way to get intimate with this beautiful corner of New Zealand. On our guided tours you can expect a focus on safety and comfort, some salty yarns from our local guides, a delicious home baked picnic and small group numbers.

KG Kayaks Guided Tours

Backpackers & hostels

Wanderlust NZ

Wanderlust NZ, more than just a place to stay. Our newly renovated historic building is the preferred stop for travellers and young adventurers wanting high quality, affordable rooms, from backpacker hostel style dorms to upmarket double en-suites.

Wanderlust NZ

Bay of Plenty Experiences