bay of plenty
The coastal Bay of Plenty is an ideal location to host a conference or special event. The region offers scenic places to hold your meetings, weddings or events, and there are plenty of activities for your delegates.
The region, with its long, golden beaches and laid-back lifestyle, has long been one of the country’s top holiday destinations.
During the past few years, both the population and number of visitors have soared and the area also boasts a thriving conference market.
At the heart of the Bay of Plenty is the city of Tauranga, with a number of waterfront conference and meeting venues that add a scenic touch to business events. From a waterfront hotel with five conference areas and 120 rooms to a winery with conference facilities, there are dozens of locations to choose from.
Tauranga’s newly redeveloped Strand area offers a lively nightlife, with restaurants, cafes and pubs. A variety of festivals are held throughout the year, encompassing everything from local art and gardens to sports, and culinary delights.
Water is the fundamental element of the region’s leisure activities, with an extraordinary range available from swimming with dolphins to sea kayaking.
Delegates can also enjoy rides in classic aircraft, a spin on a locally-made blokart or a flight to White Island, an active marine volcano.
Groups can end the day feasting on locally grown produce, including scrumptious kiwifruit, and enjoy a dip in the country’s only hot salt water pools.
Getting to the coastal Bay of Plenty is easy whether you’re arriving by land, air or sea. The region is ideally located within a few hours’ drive from Auckland and other central North Island cities. Tauranga Airport is just a 5 minute drive from the city centre and it’s only a 40 minuteflight from Auckland and 75 minutes from Wellington. 
Direct flights to Christchurch commenced in October 2007..
We’ve got it covered in the Bay of Plenty – from scenery and activities to venues and accommodation.