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Bay of Plenty

NEW ZEALAND
  • CURRENCY New Zealand Dollars
  • LANGUAGE English
  • WEATHER
  • FLYING TIME 23 hrs 50 mins
  • TIME ZONE GMT + 12

Bay of Plenty boasts beautiful harbours, long white surf beaches and an easygoing lifestyle

Tailor Made Holidays to Bay of Plenty

At Inspiration Holidays, we pride ourselves on tailoring holidays to Bay of Plenty that are designed around your needs and expectations and not ours. We have a range of Bay of Plenty holiday offers that we have negotiated special or exclusive deals on. We can also arrange multi centre Bay of Plenty holiday itineraries as well as tours and excursions in Bay of Plenty. For more information on our Bay of Plenty holidays, call an Inspiration Holidays tailor-made expert on and speak to one of our reservation experts who will be able to help you plan the perfect holiday in Bay of Plenty.

Destination Overview

Bay of Plenty holidays are a top choice for both Australians and New Zealanders because of the great mix of accommodation, activities, attractions and dining experiences. 

At the junction of natural wonders, cultural spectacles, and flowing tourist dollars, holidays to Bay of Plenty provide visitors with plenty of sun, plenty of local produce, plenty of beaches and walks, and plenty of water adventures. The Bay of Plenty is located east of the Kaimai-Mamaku Ranges and south of the Coromandel Peninsula. Boasting beautiful harbours, long white surf beaches and an easygoing lifestyle, a holiday in Bay of Plenty is a must for any tourists visiting the North Island of  New Zealand.

The region's main centre is Tauranga.  The coastal suburbs of Mount Maunganui with its prominent volcanic cone that gives it its name is extremely popular with surfers. Mount Maunganui is also an extremely popular destination for family holidays in Bay of Plenty.  Things to do on your Bay of Plenty holiday include white-water rafting, kayaking, dolphin encounters, para-sailing and jet-boating. For the more adventurous, the Bay of Plenty offers skydiving, blokarting (a locally-invented land sailor) and horse treks. Relaxing holidays to Bay of Plenty include cultural experiences, golf courses, scenic flights and a variety of gardens and museums to peruse.

Out on the horizon visitors on holidays to Bay of Plenty will see White Island, an active volcano usually identified by its trailing plume of steam. You can visit White Island by boat, or take the helicopter tour which lands on the island. 

Our Recommended Hotels in
BAY OF PLENTY

Takatu Lodge and Vineyard

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When to visit Bay of Plenty

Bay of Plenty

Do you need inspiration for when to go on holiday to Bay of Plenty? Give the team of experts at Inspiration Holidays a call and we will help you plan your Bay of Plenty holiday at the best time of year for your requirements. Although our Bay of Plenty holiday search tool will allow you to search for Bay of Plenty holiday prices upto 11 months in advance, we can also price holidays to Bay of Plenty for 2025 and 2026. We can advise on the best time to travel on your Bay of Plenty holiday based on Bay of Plenty weather, special events in Bay of Plenty or even when the crowds in Bay of Plenty are at their lowest.

Bay of Plenty

New Zealand is known for having a wide range of climatic conditions.

From the bitter winters of the deep south to the sub-tropical climate of the Far North. The Eastern Bay of Plenty is ideally located between these extremes, leaving residents surprised if they ever have to wear more than a light jumper in winter. Whakatane regularly records the highest sunshine hours in New Zealand, even though that title is often fiercely contested. The Eastern Bay of Plenty has a subtropical, temperate, maritime climate, with warm, humid summers and mild winters. The region is one of the warmest in New Zealand, particularly along the coastline, and most areas experience at least 2,000 hours of sunshine per annum.  Average daily maximum temperatures in the region range from 9-16 °C in winter to 22-26 °C in summer. Rainfall occurs more frequently in winter than in summer, but tropical storms in summer and autumn can produce heavy rain with high winds. Central parts of the region can receive up to 2000 mm of rainfall annually, while the eastern areas can receive up to 4000 mm.

Top Attractions

You haven't been to a destination until you have seen its most famous attractions! The team at Inspiration Holidays have put together our recommendations of some of the top attractions in Bay of Plenty. If you are looking for advice about the attactions you should visit during your holiday in Bay of Plenty, give one of our tailor made holiday experts a call on