RECHARGE WITH A WINTER ESCAPE

With crisp, clear days and mild temperatures, the Bay of Plenty is the perfect destination to slow down, recharge and reconnect over the cooler months.

Here’s some of our favourite winter experiences:

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Warm up with a wood-fired sauna and cold ocean plunge with The Sauna Project.

Soak the day away at the newly renovated Fernland Spa.

Curl up with a good read from Tauranga’s newest independent bookstores, Book Club and Red Square Books.

Warm up with one of Vitality Kitchen's coveted hot elixirs.

 

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Enjoy a slow start to the day with brunch in Mount Mainstreet.

Experience glowworms by moonlight on a guided kayak trip with Waimarino.

Explore the Tauranga waterfront, playground, and say hello to the much-loved Hairy Maclary sculptures.

Line up at the Mount Maunganui Half Marathon held in August.

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Take the kids to explore the Classic Flyers Aviation Museum.

Be inspired at the stunning Toi Tauranga Art Gallery, then treat yourself next door at local favourite Breadhead.

Take a trip to Maketū for a famous Maketū Pie.

Recharge, relax and reconnect at Hauora Sanctuary with contrast therapy and massage. 

 

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Catch a golden sunrise from Moturiki (Lesiure Island).

Enjoy some retail therapy at Bayfair and Tauranga Crossing.

Check out the latest exhibitions and workshops at The Incubator Creative Hub at The Historic Village.

Try pickleball at newly opened Pickleball Park.

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