The Bay of Plenty is appropriately named for there is plenty to see and do. From the natural unspoilt environment and lifestyle that is the Bay of Plenty to the abundance of work during the kiwifruit season. If you are looking for adventure, solitude, sea or lake fishing, volcanic activity, historical sites, cultural activities or just about anything else you can think of, we have it right here!

80% of New Zealand Kiwifruit is grown in the Bay of Plenty.

2,200 – 2,400 sunshine hours per year with mean summer temperature of 23 degrees C and 14 degreesC in winter.

Summer is between December and February with winter between June and August.

Tauranga is the largest city in the Bay of Plenty with population of 140,000.

The population of Te Puke is approximately 6,700 and is situated midway between the main centres of Tauranga, Rotorua and Whakatane. 2.5 hours drive (206kms) from Auckland and 3 hours (266kms) from the ski fields of Mt Ruapehu.

You can get to Te Puke by:

flying to either Auckland, Tauranga or Rotorua
catching a bus
hiring a car
shuttle bus