TALK WITH THE EXPERTS

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Our isite Visitor Information Centres know all the best things to do, places to stay and they can even help you make the bookings and find the best way to get there! The isite team are travel experts for the Coastal Bay of Plenty region so you’ll be in safe hands when you stop in to see them.

If you have friends or whanau visiting, isites are a one-stop-shop for information and booking agents for all visitor needs, including travel, accommodation and activities both locally and nationwide. isiteprovide free maps, Visitor Guides for regions throughout New Zealand, and DOC (Department of Conservation) information including regional walks, the New Zealand Great Walks, and can take bookings for the Standard and Serviced Hut Passes (Tauranga isite only). Book your travel on InterCity, KiwiRail and Interislander or Bluebridge ferries with us!

Attending a local or NZ show or event? Come and see the team at the Tauranga isite as they are agents for i-TICKET and Eventfinda.

Our isites also have an extensive range of quality, local New Zealand crafted souvenirs. Browse postcards, possum merino items and everything in between.

Tauranga isite

Address: 1 Devonport Road, Tauranga

Hours: Monday - Saturday 9.00am - 5.00pm

Public holidays: Closed

Phone: +64 7 578 8103

Email: bookings@bayofplentynz.com

Facebook: @taurangainfo

Instagram: @taurangaisite

Whakatāne isite

Address: Corner of Quay Street and Kakahoroa Drive, Whakatāne

Hours: 9:00am - 5:00pm, Monday - Saturday

Weekend hours:
Saturday: 9:30am - 2:00pm
Sunday: Closed

Phone: 0800 942 528 or +64 7 306 2030

Email: whakataneinfo@whakatane.govt.nz

Facebook: @whakatane.nz

Instagram: @WhakataneNZ

MOUNT MAUNGANUI isite

Address: 137 Maunganui Road (Te Papa o Ngā Manu Porotakataka)

Hours: Tuesday to Saturday (except for public holidays), from 9am to 5pm, and as per cruise schedule.

Phone: 027 524 8893

Email: bookings@bayofplentynz.com

Facebook: @taurangainfo

Instagram: @taurangaisite

Other Locations

Additional information about the region and activities can be found at the following locations:

  • Katikati Information Centre - 36 Main Road, Katikati, phone +64 7 549 1658.
  • Waihī Beach Information - Wilson Road (open from December to February).