BAY of PLENTY & THERMAL REGION

The Bay of Plenty & Thermal region spreads from the Coromanel in the north through to Lake Taupo and Rotorua in the east.

South of Lake Taupo is the Tongariro National Park, a mountain playground for climbers, hikkers and snow skiiers in the winter.

To the west is the Waikato, one of the major dairying regions in New Zealand and the world renown Waitomo Glowworm Caves.  These limestone caves are well worth a visit and for the brave, try blackwater rafting - shooting the underground rivers.

The Rotorua area is well known for the expanses of volcanic and thermal activity that is able to be experienced up close.  This is unique and you can see how the world was formed and feel the power.  Natural mineral thermal pools will soak away all those aches.

Golf resort courses in the region are a contrast.  There is Wairakei International Golf Course, the original international standard resort course and still one of the best.

Lakes Resort on the Coromandel Peninsula is built in natural wetlands and its playing surface is to be seen to be believed. 

The brand new Kinloch course, on the lake adjacent to Taupo township, designed by Jack Nicklaus will open this year.

In addition to these three golf courses, there are others worthy of a round.  Mt Maunganui at Tauranga is in a links style and very well maintained.  Taupo Centennial is another, which with the two resort courses makes time in Taupo all the more special.

Link to Rotorua Website

This region is also a fisherman's paradise.  From the coast you can access the rich off shore fishing including the big game marlin and tuna.

Inland are the lakes and rivers for trophy sized Rainbow and Brown Trout.  We will arrange your guides to make the most of the opportunity.

You can experience the uniqueness of this region when you take your ExtravagaNZa golf tour to the Bay of Plenty & Thermal region.