Considering a holiday? Want a nice relaxing time for you and your family? How about some thrilling activities? It's no wonder that Bay of Plenty is a favorable choice for all holiday makers.
Everybody needs time to simply enjoy themselves, and with cities like Rotorua winning New Zealand's best holiday destination, it's not hard to do.
Finding accommodation is simple, with ample Rotorua B&B establishments scattered across the city and in nearby rural areas.
Perhaps the most famous icon of Rotorua is the Wai-O-Tapu Geothermal wonderland.
This area is a must to look at, with the Lady Knox geyser erupting ten or twenty metres into the air; and the warm mud pools being a huge favourite among the children, the Wai-O-Tapu is a brilliant place to visit.
While in Rotorua if you are looking for an exciting time, the luge is the place to be, with three courses that will suit all drivers and entertain families for hours to come.
If that's not enough for you, the OGO balls will be! This is an entertainment that is only for the brave who dare to defy the two-hundred fifty metre slope that has dominated many other participants.
Bay of Plenty has a wide range of events, festivals, art galleries, museums, and Maori culture that will be sure to satisfy all those wanting to know more of New Zealand's history.
Or if you love to get moving, there are ample of tramping, hiking and guided walks opportunities that will get your endorphins going.
We all know that thrill seekers are found abundantly in Bay of Plenty, with sky diving, sky jumping, car and go-kart racing, paintball and laser games awaiting them.
Rafting is another exhilarating experience.
With many beautiful lakes and rivers such as the Whanganui and the Rangitikei, it's an incredibly fun thing to do with family, friends or even by yourself.
Some of these rivers such as the Kaituna enable you to zoom along at rip-roaring speeds.
For the more relaxed holiday-makers, there are plenty of luxurious Rotorua B&B establishments available to relax at.
You can also take part in scenic flights which allow you to see awesome views from a plane which gives you the full extent of the landform below you.
These landforms include Mt.
Tarawera, White island, and many other displays that are glorious to the eye.
Also cruises are in hot demand, and why wouldn't they be? With natural beauty surrounding these exquisite lakes, and volcanic springs around every corner, this is something you can't miss.
The Bay of Plenty has some of New Zealand's most famous vineyards and wineries, and just for your pleasure you can have free entry and tasting with selected wineries.
Bay of Plenty is one of New Zealand's favourite holiday destinations, which isn't a surprise seeing as it has large amount of fun, enjoyment, and stunning beauty.