Visiting Wairere Falls
If you’re driving along Highway 27 north of Matamata, a detour to see the North Island’s highest waterfall is well worth it but you better like stairs.

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In this section we’ll share some of our experiences in the Bay of Plenty region. Looking for more ideas on things to do and places to see when visiting the region? You’ll want to check out our Top things to do in Bay of Plenty guide.

If you’re driving along Highway 27 north of Matamata, a detour to see the North Island’s highest waterfall is well worth it but you better like stairs.

Take a once in a lifetime trip to White Island (Te Puia o Whakaari), New Zealand’s most active volcano situated 50 km off the North Island’s east coast.