Located in the Central North Island of New Zealand, the Bay of Plenty is effortlessly connected to the rest of the country. The region is an easy drive from Auckland, Hamilton or Rotorua. Tauranga Airport is serviced daily by Air New Zealand with direct flights from Auckland, Wellington and Christchurch.
Scenic attractions are in abundance throughout the Bay of Plenty, from the famous Mauao, Mount Maunganui to the bush-clad islands and the marine life in the warm turquoise waters. Experience the many award-winning eateries, or explore the regions picturesque walking tracks.
The Bay of Plenty offers many stylish and inspiring venues for your next event from small intimate meeting spaces through to large conference venues for up to 4000. You will be spoilt for choice with most venues overlooking the water, Mauao or amongst the CBD hustle and bustle.
From apartment style accommodation overlooking the Pacific Ocean, to boutique hotels and motels located in the heart of the CBD, the Bay of Plenty has accommodation offerings for every level of comfort and budget.
From Māori Culture through to Horticulture and everything in between, the Bay of Plenty has a range of unique experiences waiting for you to discover. Here you can kayak across a lake watch a beautiful canyon come alive with glow-worms, or swim with dolphins in the wild. You can hop on board a boat for a guided tour of the pest-free oasis, Moutohorā Island (don't forget to pack your togs and dig a pool at the secluded hot water beach at Onepū Bay). If food and drink is more your scene, the be sure to check out the Bay of Plenty’s flourishing foodie scene on board a tour.