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Experience New Zealand like a local – wherever your travels take you.

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The popularity of the Bay of Plenty region continues to soar as more people discover the region's irresistible mix of coastal lifestyle, and adventure activities and great dining experiences.

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Must do's:

  1. Watch and swim with wild dolphins in Tauranga. Huge numbers of dolphins, whales, orcas and an abundance of marine life are just a short boat ride away.
  2. For great family entertainment, transport yourself to the Amazing Maze 'n Maize. Get lost in the giant cornfield mazes in Edgecumbe, open daily from 10am-6pm.
  3. Get aboard the Kaituna Jet for a tour up the Kaituna River. Rides depart daily, every hour (on the hour) starting at 9am from Spring Loaded Fun Park.

The best kept secrets:

  1. Go mountain biking at Summerhill Farm at the top of the Papamoa Hills with Adventure Bay of Plenty. You will be awestruck by the best views in the Bay!
  2. Gently paddle into the night on a guided kayak tour and discover the magic of Lake McLaren's glowworm canyon, located 15 minutes drive from Tauranga's CBD.
  3. For fantastic accommodation, stay at Omokoroa Holiday Park. It is a clearn and tidy park with great hot pools!

Great food & wine:

  1. Enjoy a winery lunch experience to the sound of local musicians every Sunday at Mills Reef Winery, conveniently located in Bethlehem, Tauranga.
  2. For a great coffee at the beach in Opotiki, stop at the Mobile Espresso Bar which is parked at Waiotahi Beach overlooking the water.
  3. The Naked Grape on The Strand has great strong coffee and fantastic views of the water!

Hot deals:

  1. Are you up for the Bay Summer Challenge? Do 10 fun activites while on summer holidays in the Bay of Plenty for only $200 per person! Ask at Tauranga i-SITE.
  2. Go to Mount Internet, on Mount Maunganui's main street, for fast, reliable internet at only $4 per hour! It is open 7 days a week 8am-9pm.
  3. Stay 3 nights or more at Hesford House Bed and Breakfast accommodation in Papamoa and receive a free bottle of wine.

Today:

  1. Tue 16 Mar 2010 - Wed 17 Mar 2010, 10:30am to 03:30pm
    Cre8tive Kiwi Art Gallery and Studio - Pamela Tapp is an abstract artist working and living in the Bay of Plenty, who works in a range of medias and mediums.
  2. Tue 16 Mar 10, 07:00pm to 09:00pm
    Marketing and Self Promotion for Artists Seminar - Marketing and Self Promotion for Artists, Tuesday 16th March 2010 at the Laundromat Art Project Space Gallery in Tauranga.
  3. Tue 16 Mar 2010 - Wed 17 Mar 2010, 08:00pm - Late
    Outside Edge - A cricketing comedy by Richard Harris, directed by Denis Smith.

This week:

  1. Fri 19 Mar 10, 08:00pm - 11:00pm.
    For the most exciting, adrenalin pumping, crazy entertainment possible, check out CornEvil Haunted Horror Maze in Edgecumbe. R16 and not for the faint hearted!
  2. Wed 17 Mar 2010 - Thu 18 Mar 2010, 10:00am to 04:30pm
    Len Castle: Mountain to The Sea - 'Mountain to the Sea' is a celebration of the inspiration that aspects of the New Zealand landscape have been for ceramic artist, Len Castle.
  3. Sun 21 Mar 10, 09:00am to 01:00pm
    Farmers Market - Come along to the Farmers Market in the Phoenix car park in Downtown the Mount every Sunday from 9am until 1pm.

This month:

  1. Sat 27 Mar 10, 07:30pm - 10:30pm.
    Meet characters, such as 'Ghoul-Dilocks', 'Creeping Beauty' and 'Little Dead Riding Hood' at Grimmer Scary Tales. Held at the Amazing Maze complex in Edgecumbe
  2. Sat 27 Mar 10, 08:00am to 12:00pm
    Tauranga Farmers Market - Local fresh produce and artisan foods. Every Saturday wet or fine.
  3. Sat 27 Mar 10, 06:00pm - Late
    Country Showcase - Proceeds in Aid of Waipuna Hospice.
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Experience New Zealand like a local – wherever your travels take you.

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