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Bay Of Plenty Natural Attractions - What to See & Do. If you are looking for comprehensive travel information for Bay Of Plenty Natural Attractions including Garden & Park, Natural Feature, Observatory and Wildlife Activity, you will find it here on AA Travel.

Around the country our untamed coastlines, sparkling white sandy beaches, rolling green farmland, snow-capped mountains and native forests are filled with unlimited attractions for those who love the great outdoors. Whether you are a tramper, wildlife enthusiast, angler, skier, surfer or sailor, you'll find New Zealand perfect for outdoor adventures. Aside from our great outdoors, there are also many great family attractions around the country, from theme parks, water parks, zoos and aquariums to beautiful parks and beaches. Kiwis are incredibly talented; our great artists, craftsmen, entertainers and those with 'Kiwi ingenuity' also provide many of the attractions. Check out fabulous artists' studios, galleries, museums, culture shows and live entertainment.

The Bay of Plenty, from Waihi Beach to Cape Runaway along the Pacific Coast Highway, has outstanding
surf beaches, with Mt Maunganui and Ohope the most popular. The Bay of Plenty enjoys a sunny
climate, ideal for growing avocados, kiwifruit, citrus and other subtropical fruits for which the
region is famous. The entire bay offers magnificent waters for big-game fishing, and inland
waterways host jet-boating. Other outdoor activities include kayaking, dolphin watching, white-water
rafting, paragliding, trout fishing and hiking. Whakatane is one of New Zealand's richest farming
and forestry regions. Volatile White Island is an active volcano off the coast. On occasions it
bursts into life and spews ash into the atmosphere. The island is fast becoming known for
scuba-diving adventures. Opotiki has the Waioeka Scenic Reserve where activities such as river
rafting, swimming and canoeing are popular.