Bay Of Plenty

Liz Light finds her ‘austerity programme’ is no issue in Rotorua where there are lots of free and fabulous things to do.

Things to see and do in Tauranga and central Bay of Plenty.

Former editor Jill Malcolm checks out the Classic Flyers Museum next to Tauranga Airport.

Heading on a road trip to Taupo? Check out these fun things to see and do there.

Liz Light visits Mount Maunganui when she thinks it’s at its best: the off-season.

Planning a road trip to Rotorua? Here are some fun things to see and do in this exciting and historic Bay of Plenty town.

It takes a certain genius to design and build a narrow gauge railway, turn it into a major tourist attraction and return the profits to fund an ambitious conservation project.

Jill Malcolm checks out one of the world's successful bird-of-prey conservation programmes at the Wingspan National Bird of Prey Centre near Rotorua.

Jill Malcolm does a Rotorua Canopy Tour at Dansey Road Reserve, and is already planning a return trip.

A pretty river town, an amazing beach and a great walk between them… we take a trip to Whakatane and Ohope.

Liz Light becomes a child of the mist as she travels the magical road through Te Urewera National Park.

Taranaki photographer James Heremaia revisits Pa Harakeke, a remarkable tourism venture where nature, culture and adventure collide.