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Bay of Plenty Independent Travel Guide (2025): Top Things to Do, Popular Attractions, Itinerary Planning, Accommodation, Food, Transportation, Weather, and More - Everything You Need to Know (Updated June, 2025) | Trip.com

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Things to do in Bay of Plenty

What to Do

Looking for things to do in Bay of Plenty? We provide up-to-date info on everything from must-see scenic spots to local hangouts.
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Agrodome

Agrodome

4.7/5306 Reviews
"Farms and pastures"
Polynesian Spa

Polynesian Spa

4.5/5142 Reviews
Te Puia - Rotorua, NZ

Te Puia - Rotorua, NZ

4.6/5212 Reviews
Skyline Rotorua

Skyline Rotorua

4.7/5126 Reviews
"Cable car"
Redwoods – Whakarewarewa Forest

Redwoods – Whakarewarewa Forest

4.6/5125 Reviews
"Hiking"
"Natural scenery"
Hells Gate

Hells Gate

4.5/576 Reviews
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Lake Rotorua / Te Rotorua nui ā Kahumatamomoe

Lake Rotorua / Te Rotorua nui ā Kahumatamomoe

4.7/5214 Reviews
"Natural scenery"
Mitai Maori Village

Mitai Maori Village

4.4/515 Reviews
"Historic buildings"
Government Gardens

Government Gardens

4.8/5121 Reviews
Whakarewarewa - The Living Maori Village

Whakarewarewa - The Living Maori Village

4.7/565 Reviews
"Natural scenery"
Whakarewarewa - The Living Maori Village

Whakarewarewa - The Living Maori Village

4.4/511 Reviews
"Historic buildings"

Where to Stay

Discover the most popular places to stay in Bay of Plenty, complete with recommendations from fellow travelers and special hotel offers
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Millennium Hotel Rotorua

Millennium Hotel Rotorua

4.1/5127 Reviews
Pullman Rotorua

Pullman Rotorua

4.4/5160 Reviews
Trinity Wharf Tauranga

Trinity Wharf Tauranga

4.1/5110 Reviews
Awa Motel

Awa Motel

4.3/5104 Reviews
The Com Plex Motel

The Com Plex Motel

4.6/599 Reviews

What to Eat

Want to eat like a local? Don't miss out on these top Bay of Plenty dishes and foodie spots.
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Burgerfuel Tauranga

Burgerfuel Tauranga

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Avg. NZD24/person
"Fast Food"
BurgerFuel Mount Maunganui

BurgerFuel Mount Maunganui

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Avg. NZD18/person
"Fast Food"
Henry & Ted

Henry & Ted

4.0/51 Reviews
Avg. NZD15/person
"Western-style"
BurgerFuel Fairy Springs

BurgerFuel Fairy Springs

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Avg. NZD18/person
"Fast Food"
La Mexica

La Mexica

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Avg. NZD27/person
"Latin American"
Takara Japanese Restaurant

Takara Japanese Restaurant

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Avg. NZD32/person
"Japanese"
Satori Sushi & Sake Bar

Satori Sushi & Sake Bar

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Avg. NZD16/person
"Japanese"
Lone Star Cafe & Bar

Lone Star Cafe & Bar

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Avg. NZD32/person
"Bars/Bistros"
"View"
Thai Thani 2

Thai Thani 2

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Avg. NZD24/person
"Asian Cuisine"
Tauranga Club

Tauranga Club

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The Station your Vinyl Destination

The Station your Vinyl Destination

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Avg. NZD18/person
"Bars/Bistros"
The Barrel Room

The Barrel Room

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Avg. NZD30/person
"Bars/Bistros"

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Wai-O-Tapu Thermal Wonderland: Feel the Heartbeat of the Earth

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