WINTER IN THE BAY
The Coastal Bay of Plenty might be famous for its sunshine and surf but, with crisp, clear days and milder temperatures, it’s the perfect season to slow down, recharge, and explore at your own pace. Whether you’re looking for adventure, indulgence, or cosy moments, winter in the Bay has something for everyone.
Things to do in Winter
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Welcome Bay Hot Pools & Campground
Welcome Bay Hot Pools and Campground are set in a peaceful natural environment. Staying at our lovely boutique campground and soaking in the tepid natural mineral pools means tranquillity and being at harmony with nature.
Welcome Bay Hot Pools & Campground
Mount Hot Ocean Water Pools
The Mount Hot Pools are currently closed due to the weather event of 21 January 2026.
Surrounded by golden beaches, cafes and walking tracks, rest and relax outdoors under the majestic 'Mount' in 32 - 39 degree ocean water.
Surrounded by golden beaches, cafes and walking tracks, rest and relax outdoors under the majestic 'Mount' in 32 - 39 degree ocean water.
Mount Hot Ocean Water Pools
The Sauna Project
Come and join us for our weekly beach side sauna sessions in Mount Maunganui and Waihī Beach.
Panacea Sauna
Smart Access public sauna, featuring a traditional Finnish sauna and cold plunge facility in a beautiful clean natural environment, with custom made ice baths, cold rinse showers, change rooms and a outdoor cool down garden. The sauna can accommodate up to 16 people.
Panacea Sauna
Mata Brewery & Tasting Room
The Mata Tasting Room is the perfect place to relax with friends while enjoying a selection of award-winning craft beers and delicious kai.
Mata Brewery & Tasting Room
Lumberjack Brewing Bar
Lumberjack Brewing Bar offers the full range Lumberjack beers on tap that rotate between our core range and seasonal releases.
Lumberjack Brewing Bar
The Cave Papamoa
'New Zealand’s best virtual reality & sim racing studios'. Out of this World experiences where anything is possible.
The Cave Papamoa
Escape Rooms Tauranga
We are New Zealand's largest all escape room experience and the only original up to 90 min game giving you a longer more interactive experience. We also have wheelchair access.
Escape Rooms Tauranga
Rocktopia
We offer 26 fun climbs with 31 new challenges on our Clip N Climb walls
There is also 18 climbing walls and 2 boulder caves at Rocktopia. These walls were built by climbers for climbers and have produced some of the best climbers in the world today
At Rocktopia we also have the world famous vertical slide and Leap OF Faith jump
There is also 18 climbing walls and 2 boulder caves at Rocktopia. These walls were built by climbers for climbers and have produced some of the best climbers in the world today
At Rocktopia we also have the world famous vertical slide and Leap OF Faith jump
Rocktopia
Toi Tauranga Art Gallery
Creating life-long relationships with art through exceptional art experiences that engage, inspire, educate and challenge.
Toi Tauranga Art Gallery
Classic Flyers Aviation Museum & Cafe
During your travels through the Bay of Plenty and in particular Mount Maunganui, visit the Classic Flyers Historic Aviation Museum for an attraction to visit that combines a unique historic aviation museum with a first class café & bar.
Classic Flyers Aviation Museum & Cafe
Tauranga Crossing
Tauranga Crossing is the Bay of Plenty’s newest and most vibrant shopping centre. Designed with Tauranga’s celebrated sunny climate and lifestyle in mind, it’s a relaxed yet comfortably stylish destination to shop, eat and play in the bay.
Tauranga Crossing
Bayfair Shopping Centre
Tauranga’s favourite shopping experience, Bayfair Shopping Centre has fashion, food and fun all under one roof. With over 140 different retailers – including Woolworths, Kmart, United Cinemas, JB Hi-Fi, Country Road, more – you’ve got everything you need in one place. Even better, it features a children’s indoor playground and free parking, for a hassle-free day out.
Bayfair Shopping Centre