Bay Of Plenty

Ōmanawa Falls - Te Rere o Ōmanawa is one of the most beautiful waterfalls in New Zealand, located in the Bay of Plenty region on the North Island. This stunning natural wonder attracts visitors from all over the world, who come to admire...

Ohope Beach Is one of the most beautiful and laid-back beach towns in New Zealand and is located just 10 minutes from Whakatane. The coast here stretches for 11 km and is lined with beautiful Pohutukawa trees. There is certainly plenty of...

Papamoa is a coastal suburb located in the Bay of Plenty region of New Zealand. It's a popular holiday destination with beautiful beaches, great surf, and plenty of cafes to choose from.  We have lived here for a while now we always use...

What is a road trip without stopping for fresh fruit? We love heading down the coast (Tauranga to Whakatane) and looking for the best berry farms are always on our list for a stop over, stretch the legs or for a bite to eat. However, we...

We have been fortunate to live in Mount Maunganui and the surrounding areas for many years. During this time we have visited many Mount Maunganui cafes, some are still thriving while others have moved on.  What we enjoy about them is the...

Fancy a day out? Well, around 10 minutes from Tauranga in the Bay of Plenty is McLaren Falls Park with a wide range of walks and exploring to keep every family member occupied.  There are 190 hectares of parkland with the picturesque McLaren Falls Park...

Mount Maunganui is described as one of the picturesque spots in New Zealand. I grew up here as a kid, spending holidays with family and friends. While it has changed and grown over the past 40 years, as most places do, there are plenty of...

Just down to road from Mount Maunganui is Papamoa Beach, one of the fastest growing towns in New Zealand. Located in the beautiful Bay of Plenty this is not only a great place to live and also the perfect place for a holiday. Not that...