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 its...

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 to...

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 are...

NOTE: Currently, our list has been updated to 10 cafés as some have closed, relocated, or changed names but we’re expecting to bring it back up to 11 in the coming weeks. We have been fortunate to live in Mount Maunganui and the surrounding...

Now this is a must for the whole family when visiting Rotorua. The Redwood Forest tree walk offers spectacular views and a unique experience. In fact, you can see why it's on most tourist bucket lists when planning a trip around New Zealand. Located in...

McLaren Falls Park is one of the best easy family day trips from Tauranga and Mount Maunganui. Just a short drive inland, this beautiful 190-hectare park combines native bush, waterfalls, Lake McLaren and plenty of family-friendly activities, making it easy...

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 long...

Rotorua is well known throughout the world as an action-packed destination. The great thing is is that there are many different attractions in Rotorua to keep the whole family entertained. From natural wonders like Wai-O-Tapu and Hell's Gate...