Views & Reviews of everything that's great in the Western Bay of Plenty, New Zealand!

G’day, Kia ora... welcome!
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.

McLaren Falls Park

About 20 minutes north of Tauranga is one of the region’s finest parks. Idyllic, grassy lakeside picnic spots, interesting short walks and trout fishing.

June/July Newsletter

Winter provides a great excuse for eating out –that’s if you feel you need one. Fine dining, French cooking classes and a look at what's on at the Art Gallery.

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In the Spotlight

Get outdoors this winter (without a big freeze) with a pleasing visit to one of the Western Bay’s numerous hot pools – some of them well off the tourist trails.