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EVENTS IN THE BAY

MAKETU KAIMOANA FESTIVAL

Experience the tastes and sounds of a true kiwi event at the Maketu Kaimoana Festival. Savour the flavours of fresh local seafood served in traditional and contemporary styles.

KIWI FESTIVAL 2010

For 9 days over February and March 2010 the Kiwi Festival will be celebrating everything that makes the Bay of Plenty such a great place to live, work, play and visit.

Click here for more details on these events.

Welcome to the coastal Bay of Plenty.

The coastal Bay of Plenty, one of the country’s top holiday destinations for Kiwis, offers a great mix of accommodation, activities, scenic attractions, culture and top dining experiences.

Whether you’re after adventure, beach life or a bit of indulgence, the Bay of Plenty has all the bases covered. Located along the picturesque Pacific Coast Highway, the region is home to a beautiful landscape in which to enjoy a full range of activities year-round.

The region's main centre is Tauranga, and the coastal suburbs of Mount Maunganui and Papamoa have long been popular with visitors. The region is also home to the heart of the kiwifruit industry in Te Puke, the art-loving town of Katikati, quiet coastal village of Waihi Beach, historic Maketu and the tourist activity centre of Paengaroa.

Choose from water adventures like white-water rafting, kayaking, dolphin encounters, parasailing and jetboating. There’s also skydiving, scenic flights, blokarting (a locally-invented land sailor), horse treks, cultural experiences, golf courses and a variety of gardens and museums to peruse.

The range of accommodation includes waterfront hotels, motels and apartments, holiday parks in great locations and lodges set amongst orchards and hills.

From the beaches and harbour to a thriving kiwifruit industry and Maori culture, the coastal Bay of Plenty is a great holiday destination.

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Kiwi Festival Carnival

Carnival comes to Wharepai Domain, Tauranga on the 6 March 2010. Carnival is the grand finale of the Kiwi Festival and a celebration of global music, arts and dance.

Kora headlines the star studded line up which includes Batucada Sound Machine, Tahuna Breaks, and Kantuta - plus Regan, Tauranga Samba and Capoeira Brasil. Find out more here...

VISITOR GUIDE	BAY OF PLENTY STEAMER	CRUISING TO THE BAY

Thinking of coming to the Bay of Plenty? Check out the Bay of Plenty regional visitor guide -- we're happy to send you a copy. Click HERE to give us your details...	Experience the thrill of travelling this restored vintage steam train. The steam engine will take you on the ride of your life - from Mount Maunganui to Feista in the park in Te Puke. Book at the i-SITE or Click here for more details.	Tauranga is a superb coastal resort city located in the Bay of Plenty. As well as being greeted at the Port by knowledgeable Cruise Ambassadors, the Visitor Information Centre (i-SITE) is within 300 metres of the wharf. Click here for more details.