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Nocturnal adventure Glow-worm tour
$72
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Tauranga: Mount Maunganui Harbour Sightseeing Cruise
$29
per adult
Rotorua Tour from Auckland with Optional Extras
$263
per adult
92% of travellers recommend
Polynesian Spa Rotorua: Deluxe Lake Spa Hot Spring Bathing
$49
per adult
Agrodome Farm Experience including Farm Show and Farm Tour - Rotorua
$37
per adult
Boutique tour , Mt Maunganui, NZ farm, Rotorua lakes/geothermal
$138
per adult
Rotorua: Jade Carving Experience at a Local Studio
$26
per adult
Bay of Plenty Region must see attractions
1. 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.
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2. 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.
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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.
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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.
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5. Bay of Plenty
The Bay of Plenty is one of New Zealand’s sunniest places, meaning that visitors flock to its sandy shorelines to soak up hours of warm sunshine throughout the year. Discover the region’s wide variety of fascinating flora and fauna, some of which is endangered or protected.
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6. 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.
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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.
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.
Papamoa
When in Papamoa, you can plan a visit to Gordon Spratt Reserve and Papamoa Beach, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
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 Te Puia New Zealand Maori Arts and Crafts Institute while you're exploring the area.
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Inner City
While visiting Inner City, you might make a stop by sights like Tamaki Maori Village and Rotorua Central Mall.
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