Top 10 Beaches in Bay of Plenty Region, North Island

July 5, 2021 Elouise Mccaul

The Bay of Plenty (Māori: Te Moana-a-Toi) is a large bight in the northern coast of New Zealand's North Island. It stretches from the Coromandel Peninsula in the west to Cape Runaway in the east, a wide stretch of some 259 km of open coastline. The Bay of Plenty Region is situated around this body of water, also incorporating several large islands in the bay. The bay was named by James Cook after he noticed the abundant food supplies at several Māori villages there, in stark contrast to the earlier observations he had made in Poverty Bay.
Restaurants in Bay of Plenty Region

1. Waiotahe Beach

Waiotahi Beach Road, Opotiki New Zealand +64 7-315 4741 http://www.islandviewholiday.co.nz
Excellent
81%
Good
18%
Satisfactory
2%
Poor
0%
Terrible
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Overall Ratings

5.0 based on 62 reviews

Waiotahe Beach

Reviewed By Timtimwils81 - New Zealand, null

Very nice beach to swim at, very safe. Lifeguards were also on the beach every Sunday from Nov - Feb.

2. Ohope Beach

Ohope, Whakatane New Zealand +64 27 296 3014 http://www.ohopebeach.info/
Excellent
74%
Good
21%
Satisfactory
4%
Poor
1%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 568 reviews

Ohope Beach

Reviewed By KarenM9543

Ohope beach is a neat beach to laze and to swim.we went to west end made sure the surfers were out further than us while swimming was a lovely day

3. Mt Maunganui Main Beach

Marine Parade, Mount Maunganui, Tauranga New Zealand
Excellent
76%
Good
21%
Satisfactory
2%
Poor
0%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 1,643 reviews

Mt Maunganui Main Beach

Reviewed By raakel-joy - Tauranga, New Zealand

We love the Mount main beach - The beach, the summit and base walks, cafes, shops and overall vibe ???? One of our happy places!

4. Waihi Beach

Beach Road, Waihi Beach New Zealand http://www.waihibeachinfo.co.nz
Excellent
69%
Good
28%
Satisfactory
2%
Poor
1%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 93 reviews

Waihi Beach

Reviewed By GaryandLesleyTravel - Auckland Central, New Zealand

My pick for this beach is the Esplanade end in front of the Surf Club. A little bit more relaxed than Mount Maunganui but just as spectacular. This end of the beach has the added advantage of the raising coastline offering some shelter and rocks to climb on.

5. Papamoa Beach

Papamoa New Zealand http://www.bayofplentynz.com/discover/papamoa
Excellent
73%
Good
26%
Satisfactory
1%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 237 reviews

Papamoa Beach

Reviewed By Judith777 - Mount Maunganui, New Zealand

Miles of coastline. Beautiful beach for swimming, surfing, paddle boarding, boating etc. Lots of parking along coastline or choose the built up areas with surf lifeguards watching over the beach. Main area has toilets and changing areas, picnic spots and also shops across the road

6. Pilot Bay

Mount Maunganui, Tauranga New Zealand http://www.bayofplentynz.com/things-to-do/on-the-water/beaches/pilot-bay-beach-15043201
Excellent
69%
Good
29%
Satisfactory
2%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 377 reviews

Pilot Bay

Reviewed By seens_13 - Tauranga, New Zealand

This well used swimming spot is perfect for families with small children safe beautiful and fun, You can kayak paddle board swim relax an just watch the cruise ships leave or arrive if your an early bird

7. Tuapiro Point

Tuapiro Road, Katikati 3177 New Zealand http://www.katikati.co.nz/kk_text/tuapiro.html
Excellent
50%
Good
50%
Satisfactory
0%
Poor
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Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 16 reviews

Tuapiro Point

Reviewed By davidwilliambarnes - Blackpool, United Kingdom

Met up with our son, his wife and our one year granddaughter for a random walk and we couldn’t have discovered a nicer place. It was idyllic as we parked on the green next to some horses who trotted off along the sand. We also had a ridgeback dog with us who loved the open space and water. The houses and boats were upmarket in a beautiful place. Lovely couple of hours walking and talking.

8. Anzac Bay

Seaforth Road Bowentown, Waihi Beach 3177 New Zealand
Excellent
73%
Good
24%
Satisfactory
3%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 37 reviews

Anzac Bay

Reviewed By brianQ1960 - New Zealand, null

We were recommended by our lunch hosts to come here to walk off our meal and what a delight it was. It is around a 5km drive from Waihi Beach through a small area called Bowentown. On arrival there was plenty of parking and a lovely walk up to the top which I realise now I could see from the top of Mount Maunganui. The vista at the top of Bowentown was amazing, overlooking an island and the Pacific then down into Anzac Bay itself. The photos I took did not justify how beautiful and as my wife said, calming the area was. We walked back down the track onto the white sandy beach and had a paddle in not too chilly water. I have to say that I would love to come back in early December as the hills were covered in pohutukawa and those trees in bloom against the tranquil setting would be spectacular. This is an obvious favourite with the local people with kids swimming and fishing and just enjoying their backyard. A must if you are in the area most definitely. Oh and great toilet facilities as well, very clean.

9. Thornton Beach

Whakatane 3120 New Zealand
Excellent
52%
Good
30%
Satisfactory
12%
Poor
3%
Terrible
3%
Overall Ratings

4.0 based on 33 reviews

Thornton Beach

Reviewed By batchhen2017 - Timaru, New Zealand

Easy to get to beach, between Edgecumbe and Whakatane, nice for doggies to run. Enjoyed the peace and calm day with the sea rolling in, there by myself.

10. Te Kaha beach

Te Kaha East Cape Road, Opotiki New Zealand

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