Sightseeing
Kauri Point Road
Kauri Point RoadThe old wharf at the end of the road is pure New Zealand Kiwiana
The Twin Kauri Tree walk ( 15 mins )
is great to see some fine New Zealand Kauri trees.
Hot Springs Road
Hot Springs RoadThe Twin Kauri Tree walk ( 15 mins )
is great to see some fine New Zealand Kauri trees.
Minden Road
Minden RoadDrive to the lookout. Great views of the inner harbour and surrounds
Waimarino Adventure Park
36 Taniwha PlThe night time glow worm kayak tour is very special
Fantastic easy walking area along historic gold mining site. Tunnels , swing bridges and beautiful river
96 locals recommend
Karangahake Gorge
State Highway 2Fantastic easy walking area along historic gold mining site. Tunnels , swing bridges and beautiful river
Owakawa Beach - a short walk around the headland at the northern end of the bay. A perfect undeveloped sandy beach and reserve.
111 locals recommend
Waihi Beach
Ocean View RoadOwakawa Beach - a short walk around the headland at the northern end of the bay. A perfect undeveloped sandy beach and reserve.
Because it's a very special garden. Has free wi-fi and a great little coffee shop. You might even get to stay and have the gardens to yourselves.
32 locals recommend
Katikati Bird Gardens
263 Walker Rd EBecause it's a very special garden. Has free wi-fi and a great little coffee shop. You might even get to stay and have the gardens to yourselves.
Athenree
It's a tiny seaside enclave where time has stood still for decades.
Great place to view the lake , have lunch and enjoy a luge ride through the pines
198 locals recommend
Skyline Rotorua
178 Fairy Springs RdGreat place to view the lake , have lunch and enjoy a luge ride through the pines
Food Scene
Somerset Cottage
30 Bethlehem RdFine dining in the bay of plenty.
Clarence Bistro Restaurant
51 Willow StGorgeous ambience and food.
Favourite place to eat on a hot summer evening Right on the beach front on the best beach in the bay. Make sure you reserve a table by the sliders.
78 locals recommend
Flatwhite Waihi Beach
21 Shaw RdFavourite place to eat on a hot summer evening Right on the beach front on the best beach in the bay. Make sure you reserve a table by the sliders.
Can't beat the location for lunch in the summer.
ask for a table on the deck.
32 locals recommend
Harbourside
150 The StrandCan't beat the location for lunch in the summer.
ask for a table on the deck.
Everything Else
The Redwood forest in Rotorua . If you love trees you won't be disappointed. Called the bean stalks of Rotorua in Paxhams "Remarkable trees of the world"
150 locals recommend
Redwoods Treewalk
Tarawera RoadThe Redwood forest in Rotorua . If you love trees you won't be disappointed. Called the bean stalks of Rotorua in Paxhams "Remarkable trees of the world"