Bay of Plenty

From Wikitravel

The Bay of Plenty [1] is a region on the north-east coast of the North Island of New Zealand. It is named for the large bay that stretches from East Cape to the Coromandel peninsula.

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• Rotorua
• Tauranga

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• Taupo
• Whakatane
• White Island (Whakaari) - An active island volcano with day tours available.

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The southern and eastern part of this region overlies the Taupo Volcanic Zone. There are several Volcanoes in the region and geothermal activity is a significant tourist attraction.

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Newmans Coach Lines operates a premium sightseeing tours throughout the North Island.

InterCity Coachlines is New Zealand's national coach company and operates over 150 services to more than 600 destinations nationwide.

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While most visitors come to Rotorua for the thermal activity one activity that is unique is the ability to play a round of golf amongst the mud pools. The Rotorua golf course has a public course where for $NZ10 you can play 9 holes and atempt to avoid the mud pool hazards, a unique experience. The course is at the top of Fenton Street opposite Te Puea, the Maori Ats and Craft Institute and geyser.

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