The best walks and hikes in the Bay of Plenty
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New Zealand? In this guide, we’ve reviewed our full collection of hikes and walking …
Last updated: October 7, 2025
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1. View of Mount Maunganui – Mount Maunganui Lookout loop from Waikorire
5.41km
02:00
260m
260m
Intermediate hike. Great for any fitness level. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.
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536
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Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.
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475
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3. View of Lake Okataina – Tikitapu / Blue Lake loop from Lake Okareka
5.98km
01:40
100m
100m
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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417
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Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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5. Inferno Crater Lake – Frying Pan Lake loop from Lake Tarawera
7.44km
02:12
220m
220m
Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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430
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Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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7. Redwoods Treewalk Rotorua – Crystal Clear Pools loop from Fenton Park
8.84km
02:28
170m
170m
Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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195
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Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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9. Redwoods Forest – Crystal Clear Pools loop from Glenholme
14.5km
03:58
230m
230m
Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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10. Hawaiki Bay – Tarawera Trail loop from Lake Tarawera
27.0km
08:02
810m
810m
Expert hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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