Views & Reviews of everything that's great in the Western Bay of Plenty, New Zealand!
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To your independent website for the coastal Bay of Plenty, and its great seaside capital of Tauranga.
Our insider's guide brought to you by long-time locals, covers the central city, the surf mecca of Mount Maunganui, mural town Katikati & the kiwifruit capital of Te Puke.
Browse our free information on everything from the best beaches, shopping, where to eat and stay - and more.
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August Newsletter is here!
Wild food, shopping, surfing (the waves - not the internet), Bonneville salt flats racing update, winners, new prizes and much more>>>
Spotlight
Another of our great escapes... this time a hideaway lodge near the top of the Kaimai Ranges. And we fly with Tauranga's iconic M.A.S.H chopper, the Bell 47 read it here >>>
Employment section added ! Trying to find a job? Look here for information, and links to Western Bay of Plenty employment agencies and employers >>>
This month: a $30 gift voucher from Alimento - a chic cafe with superb coffee and a great menu, and a $50 shopping voucher to spend Downtown the Mount more >>>