Location: Bay of Plenty Region
Top Things to do in Bay of Plenty Region
Top Restaurants in Bay of Plenty Region
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Top 10 Beaches in Bay of Plenty Region, North Island
The Bay of Plenty (Māori: Te Moana-a-Toi) is a large bight in the northern coast of New Zealand's North Island. It stretches from the Coromandel Peninsula in the west to Cape Runaway in the east, a wide stretch of some 259 km of open coastline. The Bay of Plenty Region is situated around this body of water, also incorporating several large islands in the bay. The bay was named by James Cook after he noticed the abundant food supplies at several Māori villages there, in stark contrast to the earlier observations he had made in Poverty Bay.
Restaurants in Bay of Plenty Region
1. Waiotahe Beach
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 62 reviews
Reviewed By Timtimwils81 - New Zealand, null
Very nice beach to swim at, very safe. Lifeguards were also on the beach every Sunday from Nov - Feb.
2. Ohope Beach
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 568 reviews
Reviewed By KarenM9543
Ohope beach is a neat beach to laze and to swim.we went to west end made sure the surfers were out further than us while swimming was a lovely day
3. Mt Maunganui Main Beach
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 1,643 reviews
Reviewed By raakel-joy - Tauranga, New Zealand
We love the Mount main beach - The beach, the summit and base walks, cafes, shops and overall vibe ???? One of our happy places!
4. Waihi Beach
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 93 reviews
Reviewed By GaryandLesleyTravel - Auckland Central, New Zealand
My pick for this beach is the Esplanade end in front of the Surf Club. A little bit more relaxed than Mount Maunganui but just as spectacular. This end of the beach has the added advantage of the raising coastline offering some shelter and rocks to climb on.
5. Papamoa Beach
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 237 reviews
Reviewed By Judith777 - Mount Maunganui, New Zealand
Miles of coastline. Beautiful beach for swimming, surfing, paddle boarding, boating etc. Lots of parking along coastline or choose the built up areas with surf lifeguards watching over the beach. Main area has toilets and changing areas, picnic spots and also shops across the road
6. Pilot Bay
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 377 reviews
Reviewed By seens_13 - Tauranga, New Zealand
This well used swimming spot is perfect for families with small children safe beautiful and fun, You can kayak paddle board swim relax an just watch the cruise ships leave or arrive if your an early bird
7. Tuapiro Point
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 16 reviews
Reviewed By davidwilliambarnes - Blackpool, United Kingdom
Met up with our son, his wife and our one year granddaughter for a random walk and we couldn’t have discovered a nicer place. It was idyllic as we parked on the green next to some horses who trotted off along the sand. We also had a ridgeback dog with us who loved the open space and water. The houses and boats were upmarket in a beautiful place. Lovely couple of hours walking and talking.
8. Anzac Bay
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 37 reviews
Reviewed By brianQ1960 - New Zealand, null
We were recommended by our lunch hosts to come here to walk off our meal and what a delight it was. It is around a 5km drive from Waihi Beach through a small area called Bowentown. On arrival there was plenty of parking and a lovely walk up to the top which I realise now I could see from the top of Mount Maunganui. The vista at the top of Bowentown was amazing, overlooking an island and the Pacific then down into Anzac Bay itself. The photos I took did not justify how beautiful and as my wife said, calming the area was. We walked back down the track onto the white sandy beach and had a paddle in not too chilly water. I have to say that I would love to come back in early December as the hills were covered in pohutukawa and those trees in bloom against the tranquil setting would be spectacular. This is an obvious favourite with the local people with kids swimming and fishing and just enjoying their backyard. A must if you are in the area most definitely. Oh and great toilet facilities as well, very clean.
9. Thornton Beach
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 33 reviews
Reviewed By batchhen2017 - Timaru, New Zealand
Easy to get to beach, between Edgecumbe and Whakatane, nice for doggies to run. Enjoyed the peace and calm day with the sea rolling in, there by myself.
