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The Top 20 Natural Monuments in the Bay of Plenty

Bay of Plenty’s landscape is a beautiful place to explore — something that you can best experience by visiting one of our 20

beautiful natural monuments in the Bay of Plenty. To help you find the one for, you can see all the details you need to explore the best natural monuments, and better plan your next outdoor adventure!

Last updated: November 27, 2025

Inferno Crater Lake

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If you are in Rotorua, you should definitely make a detour to the Waimangu Thermal Valley (approx. 20 min drive) and hike there. Those who have reached the bottom can …

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Mount Maunganui Beach

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Mount Maunganui, a suburb of Tauranga city about six kilometers away. It is located on a peninsula and has both a sheltered harbor coast and an ocean coast within easy …

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Frying Pan Lake

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There are hiking trails of various levels of difficulty

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Te Puia – Māori Cultural Centre & Geothermal Park

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The entrance fee is now 90 NSD.
In addition to the geyser, there is also Māori culture to discover.

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Redwood Tree (Sequoia sempervirens)

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Very nice little hike. I recommend the "green" round.

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Mauao Base Track

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A fantastic track encircling Mauao, an iconic landmark nestled in Mount Maunganui with stunning views of Tauranga, Matakana Island, and the ocean.

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Pohutu Geyser

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A great experience when such a geyser erupts

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Lake Rotorua

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Here is the lake of volcanic origin of Rotorua. It is surrounded by hot springs and geysers. It is also a land revered by the Maoris.

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Sulphur Point Geothermal Area

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A great path leads to the small promontory, where you will find several hot springs that steam. There is a smell of sulfur in the air all over Rotorua, which …

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Waimangu Stream

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The Waimangu Stream, also known as the "hot river", reaches temperatures of up to 50 degrees when it is flowing

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The Top 20 Natural Monuments in the Bay of Plenty

Inferno Crater Lake

Mount Maunganui Beach

Frying Pan Lake

Te Puia – Māori Cultural Centre & Geothermal Park

Redwood Tree (Sequoia sempervirens)

Mauao Base Track

Pohutu Geyser

Lake Rotorua

Sulphur Point Geothermal Area

Waimangu Stream

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