About the Western Bay of Plenty Region

• About the Region
• Plenty of Lifestyle
• Climate
• Housing
• Education
• Health
• Art & Culture
• Sport
• Recreation
• TMIA

Recreation

In terms of recreation for individuals, adventurers can immerse themselves in a vast array of activities from white water rafting to kayaking, scuba diving, big game fishing, parasailing, kite-surfing, windsurfing and sky-diving. In addition, an extreme sports park is being planned to ensure Tauranga is a leader in the sports of skateboarding, BMX, freestyle BMX and inline skating.

For those with a more laid-back lifestyle in mind, there are bush and waterfront walking trails, golf courses, wineries and markets to visit. The beach provides opportunities to go sailing, fishing and swimming, as well as whale and dolphin watching, with the temperate climate ensuring these activities can be enjoyed all year round. The city of Tauranga also has a thriving café and restaurant scene and a nightlife diverse enough to suit all tastes. In addition, the city is less than an hour’s drive from the massive geothermal basin of Rotorua, three hours to the snow ski slopes of the world famous Tongariro National Park and a short boat trip to New Zealand’s only live marine volcano.