The Bay of Plenty has it all... Big Game Fishing, Salt Water and Fly fishing. Everything from Marlin to Trout!
Travel across the harbour bridge to Mount Maunganui, with it's landmark Mountain (Mauao) and magnificent stretches of white sandy beaches. Enjoy a walk around or up the Mount, take a swim, soak up the sun on the beach or spend time at one of the alfresco cafes along the beachfront.
Visit White Island by helicopter or boat and experience the thrill of being up close to an active marine volcano. 50km off the Eastern Bay of Plenty Coastline.
Discover the rich cultural heritage of the Bay of Plenty.... explore the “mural” country town of Katikati and its’ heritage museum. Experience the Maori culture and learn about their history and legends with a visit to a Marae (Maori village) and exploring Maori Pa sites where great battles were waged during the Maori Land Wars.
Tauranga offers everything from award winning wineries, restaurants and cafes to inexpensive takeaways. Dine on the waterfront or in a native forest setting, there is variety and choice to meet every gastronomic desire. Enjoy Pacific Rim cuisine and all ethnic varieties, with fresh fish a speciality of the region. There's also plenty of entertainment available in the evening, from night clubs to bars.
Rotorua, New Zealand's Maori heartland and geothermal wonderland is just 45 minutes drive from Charlemagne Lodge. Get up close and personal with Maori culture, New Zealand farm life, walk through geothermal hot spots with spouting geysers and bubbling hot mud pools, have a thrilling 4WD experience through native bush or up a volcano, raft or sledge the mighty local rivers and much more.