Location: Bay of Plenty Region
Top Things to do in Bay of Plenty Region
Top Restaurants in Bay of Plenty Region
What to do and see in Bay of Plenty Region, North Island: The Best Scuba & Snorkeling
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. Diveworks Dolphin and Seal Encounters
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 31 reviews
Watch or swim with dolphins and friendly seals in the warm Bay of Plenty waters, near White Island in Whakatane, in New Zealand. Diveworks Charters has been in operation since 1997 and is a genuine family affair. Phil designed and purpose-built the 10m Diveworks boat so it easily handles the sea and is great for divers and snorkelers! During summer, Diveworks Dolphin and Seal Encounters provides the opportunity to swim, view and enjoy dolphins that have come into the Bay of Plenty to feed and breed. Sightings of baby dolphin are incredible and swimming with the friendly Kekeno seals as they swim at Whale Island (Moutohora). - approx 4 hour tour - usually morning tours. Diveworks Charters other boat tours include: Whale Island Guided Walks, Fishing Trips and Diving at White Island. “Over 35,000 people have been on Diveworks - our tour parties are small and with every trip you will feel like one of the family.”
2. Wildside Adventures
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 6 reviews
We specialize in real New Zealand personalised adventures ranging from 1/2 day to overnight trips. Snorkeling and kayak trips with a marine biologist, commercial free diver who can point out all the interesting marine life. Sometimes when kayaking we are lucky enough to see Blue Penguins. If the sea is not for you enjoy a walk in the beautiful New Zealand bush,learning about edible plants and the New Zealand Wild life. Usually we see Whio/Blue Duck which are rare. 1/2 day to overnight trips. Pickup from Tauranga, Rotorua or Whakatane.
3. Dive Zone Tauranga
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4.5 based on 11 reviews
Dive Zone is located in the heart of Tauranga at 213 Cameron Road, opposite the BOP Polytechnic. We offer a variety of in-water training programmes for all ages, including group bookings for Deep Water Survival for those as young as 5 years old, through to tertiary level scuba certifications with the Diploma in Professional Scuba Instruction. Not only do we offer a 5 Star PADI training facility, an onsite heated pool, gear hire and servicing, but we also test dive tanks, and LPG cylinders. Our regular charter trips provide the opportunity for you to explore many of the stunning dive sites around the Bay of Plenty, whether your passion is hunting, photography, spear-fishing or sight seeing.
4. Diveworks Charters
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 5 reviews
Deep sea fishing, inshore fishing, diving, sightseeing and eco tourism in the rich waters surrounding White Island (Whakaari) and Whale Island (Moutohora), active volcanic islands in the Eastern Bay of Plenty. New Zealand. Fast stable boat, all equipment available for hire. Novice or keen fisher, children are welcome and suit the half day fishing trips, families on holiday welcome. We supply all you need for the trip - bring your lunch, water, suitable footwear. We will fillet fish at the end. Diveworks Charters also runs Dolphin and Seal Encounters and Whale Island Guided Walks - see our other listings.
5. Wildside Adventures
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 1 reviews
Come and explore the underwater world with us. We'll take you on a snorkeling tour and encounter the many forms of life that exist in our beautiful ocean beneath the surface. We take snorkel trips to both Taurangas outerIslands bothe Mayor Island ( Tuhua) and Motiti. Along the way we encounter many forms of marine life from dolphins and seals just to name a few.
6. Aquatek Fishing and Diving Charters
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 4 reviews
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