New Zealand
North Island
The beach adjacent to a town and a good way to compare the south island vs north island

Bay of Plenty

The Bay of Plenty is a coastal area on the North Island of New Zealand with beautiful beaches. The largest city is Tauranga in the area of Mount Maunganui.

Quick Resources to Plan Your Trip to New Zealand

A view through a cave of a rock formation in the water of the Coromandel Peninsula

Driving around the Coromandel Peninsula from Tauranga to Auckland

We did a road trip around New Zealand’s Coromandel Peninsula to enjoy its beaches, hike the Pinnacles Track, and relax at the Lost Spring.

A large rock and cliffs going into the ocean in the Coromandel Peninsula

Things to Do in the Coromandel Peninsula: Beaches, Hiking, and More

A weekend itinerary to explore the various things to do in the Coromandel Peninsula, including some hiking, relaxing on beaches, and taking in the coastline.