Bay of Plenty

Bay of Plenty

Tauranga 1

Papamoa

Te Puke Lake McLaren

Rotorua White Island

Bay of Plenty

Whakatane 2 Mataatua Maori Meeting House

Kawerau Waihau Bay

Te Kaha

Taupo

Lake Waikaremoana Gisborne

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BAY OF PLENTY The Bay of Plenty is home to stunning scenery and white sandy beaches. Enjoy amazing outdoor activities and dine alfresco along The Strand in Tauranga. Soak up the sun at one of New Zealand’s best beaches, Mount Maunganui Beach, or take a thrilling jet boat ride along the Kaituna River.

SEE • See the murals and sculptures that decorate the main street in Katikati

DO • Kayak though hidden canyons on Lake McLaren at dusk and watch it light up with glow worms • Explore the Bay of Plenty coastline from the water and see dolphins, whales and orcas • Discover the Mataatua Maori Meeting House

WHAT’S ON Jazz Festival, Tauranga 8 to 9 April Tauranga Arts Festival 30 May to 1 June Tauranga International Marathon 19 September Surfbreaker Triathlon, Mount Maunganui December (dates to be confirmed)

TAURANGA EVENING GLOW WORM KAYAK TOUR Watch the sun go down on the edge of tranquil Lake McLaren, enjoying locally produced nibbles. At dusk, a tour guide will lead you out onto the lake to see the last of the sunset before you paddle to the enchanting glow worm canyon to see the constellations of glow worms at night.

Includes: • Glow worm canyon tour • Experienced local guide • Cheese and fruit platter • New Zealand wine Operator: Waimarino Kayak Tours Duration: 3 hours 30 minutes Departs: Daily from Tauranga, dependent on sunset Return transfer option also available.

1 Apr – 24 Dec 20, 1 Feb – 31 Mar 21 25 Dec 20 – 31 Jan 21 Adult/Child $133 * $147 *

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SCENIC LAKE ROTOITI KAYAK TOUR Enjoy a scenic sea kayak past cascading native bush and stunning cliffs and coves. Explore the quiet lake’s edge, hear the myths and legends of the Maori people linked to Lake Rotoiti, see wildlife and enter the glow worm caves. Relax in the natural thermal hot pools as you reflect on the experience.

Includes: • Sea kayak and glow worm tour • Admission to Thermal Hot Pools • Experienced local guide • Light snack • Guide vehicle from meeting point to Lake Rotoiti

Operator: Waimarino Kayak Tours Duration: 3 hours 30 minutes Departs: Daily from Okere Falls Store at 8:30am, 1:30pm Return transfer option also available. Departure times can vary.

1 Apr 20 – 31 Mar 21 Adult Child 5-15 yrs $133 * $88 *

MOUTOHORA: ISLAND SANCTUARY This is your opportunity to see New Zealand’s wildlife as nature intended it. Moutohora/Whale Island is a pestfree oasis that is home to a number of New Zealand’s rare and endangered plants, birds and reptiles. Board the comfortable catamaran for an easy cruise to the island before being taken on a guided tour of the island. Dig yourself a soothing geothermal spring pool at Onepu Bay, Moutohora’s secluded hot water beach.

Includes: • Guided tour on Moutohora/Whale Island • Return catamaran to Moutohora/Whale Island • Visit a fur seal colony • Dig your own private hot springs pool at Onepu/Sulphur Bay Operator: White Island Rendezvous Duration: 4 hours Departs: Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun from 15 The Strand, Whakatane at 10am

1 Apr 20 – 31 Mar 21 Adult Child 8-15 yrs $126 * $62 *

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51 Dive Crescent, Tauranga (TRG) MAP PAGE 59 REF. 1

Urban

From $ 238 *

❖ High Tea at Halo Restaurant available daily ❖ Waterfront restaurant and bar open for breakfast, lunch and dinner daily ❖ Harbour rooms are set right on the waters edge 15 The Strand East, Whakatane (WHK) MAP PAGE 59 REF. 2

Standard Studio

From $ 148 *

❖ All rooms have cooking facilities ❖ Variety of accommodation options to suit couples and families ❖ The on-site café is popular with the locals

Location: On the waterfront, minutes from the Tauranga city centre and Mount Maunganui beach. Distances: Town centre 300m. Property Features: Bar, Restaurant, 24 hour room service, Pool, Gym, Laundry/dry cleaning service, 24 hour reception, Parking (free), 123 rooms. Room Features: Air-conditioning, Balcony (except Urban, Trinity Wharf Suite), Kitchen (2 Bedroom Harbour, 2 Bedroom Garden, 3 Bedroom Penthouse), Mini bar, Tea/coffee making facilities, Hair dryer, Safe. Max Capacity: Urban/Urban Balcony Premium – 3, Urban Balcony – 2, Harbour Deluxe Spa/Harbour King/Trinity Wharf Suite – 2 adults/1 child, Harbour Deluxe Two King Suite – 4, 2 Bedroom Garden/2 Bedroom Harbour – 5, 3 Bedroom Penthouse – 6 adults/3 children. Location: In a quiet spot, a short walk from Whakatane’s boutique shopping and restaurants. Distances: Town centre 300m. Property Features: Café, Room service, Barbecue area, Laundry/dry cleaning service, Guest laundry, 39 rooms. Room Features: Air-conditioning (except Standard Studio), Tea/coffee making facilities, Limited cooking facilities with microwave, Cable TV, Ironing facilities, Hair dryer, All rooms non smoking. Max Capacity: Standard Studio/Micro-Village Cabin/Deluxe Studio with Spa/ The Garden Unit/The Villa – 2, Deluxe Studio – 3, Deluxe 2 Bedroom – 4, Bungalow/3 Bedroom – 5.