Title: Visit Bay of Plenty Region: 2026 Travel Guide for Bay of Plenty Region, New Zealand | Expedia.com [Bay of Plenty Region Hotels](https://expedia.com/Destinations-In-Bay-Of-Plenty-Region.d553248635997166772.Hotel-Destinations)[Vacation Rentals in Bay of Plenty Region](https://expedia.com/Destinations-In-Bay-Of-Plenty-Region.d553248635997166772.Vacation-Rental-Destinations)[Bay of Plenty Region Flights](https://expedia.com/Destinations-In-Bay-Of-Plenty-Region.d553248635997166772.Flight-Destinations)[Things to do in Bay of Plenty Region](https://expedia.com/Things-To-Do-In-Bay-Of-Plenty-Region.d553248635997166772.Travel-Guide-Activities)[Car Rentals in Bay of Plenty Region](https://expedia.com/Destinations-In-Bay-Of-Plenty-Region.d553248635997166772.Car-Rental-Destinations)[Bay of Plenty Region Vacations](https://expedia.com/Bay-Of-Plenty-Region.d553248635997166772.Destination-Travel-Guides) # Bay of Plenty Region ## New Zealand ![Panoramic view of Mount Maunganui in Tauranga. Tauranga is a harbourside city in the Bay of Plenty region on New Zealand's North Island.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635997166772/25e36ba7-e581-4e70-9994-dfc2003001f3.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Panoramic view of Mount Maunganui in Tauranga. Tauranga is a harbourside city in the Bay of Plenty region on New Zealand's North Island.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635997166772/25e36ba7-e581-4e70-9994-dfc2003001f3.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![The Rotorua Museum of Art and History grounds in Rotorua, New Zealand. A little bit of Victorian England in New Zealand, the grounds contain lovely gardens and lawn bowl...lawns. Open and clean, it draws a nice mix of locals and tourists. The museum contains a great collection of fine arts and artifacts from the Maori culture.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6048125/e6c95a74-3488-4d18-b738-3796acbbfc87.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![The Polynesian Spa in Rotorua is a great place to warm up on a rainy day. Go in the morning and you'll have the place to yourself. ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6048125/eeccf5aa-b8d1-4e75-bdfb-c8cd3beba95d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Rotorua is small town mostly known for its geothermal activity, geysers and hot mud pools. The steam was following us all the time! It was real experience to walk around the park while on every step something evaporates...](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6048125/0da98a7b-ca2a-4e22-ad1d-89a6d0c0e6ef.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ### Popular cities in Bay of Plenty Region [Rotorua Known for Spas, Lakes and Family-friendly ](https://expedia.com/Rotorua.dx6048125) Visitors flock to this geothermal site to enjoy its hot springs, mud pools, watersports and fascinating Maori culture. ## Reasons to visit - Skyline Rotorua - Polynesian Spa - Redwoods Whakarewarewa Forest [Explore City](https://expedia.com/Rotorua.dx6048125)[Find Hotels](https://expedia.com/Rotorua-Hotels.d6048125.Travel-Guide-Hotels) [Tauranga Known for Beaches, Shopping and Walking ](https://expedia.com/Tauranga.dx6138986) A seaside city on New Zealand’s North Island, this is a place to sit back and relax on immaculate beaches or go exploring amidst some stunning scenery. ## Reasons to visit - Mount Maunganui - Papamoa Beach [Explore City](https://expedia.com/Tauranga.dx6138986)[Find Hotels](https://expedia.com/Tauranga-Hotels.d6138986.Travel-Guide-Hotels) [Lake Tarawera Known for Dining, Luxury and Relaxing ](https://expedia.com/Lake-Tarawera.dx6048127) Experience upscale Lake Tarawera: its parks, history, food, and more! ## Reasons to visit - Buried Village [Explore City](https://expedia.com/Lake-Tarawera.dx6048127)[Find Hotels](https://expedia.com/Lake-Tarawera-Hotels.d6048127.Travel-Guide-Hotels) [Waihi Beach Known for Beaches, Camping and Surfing ](https://expedia.com/Waihi-Beach.dx6131580) Experience the beaches, surfing, and spas in Waihi Beach! 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