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Bay of Plenty

Sleep 40 metres up in a giant redwood! or experience the comfort and style of a straw built home. Explore White Island – New Zealand’s only live marine volcano - and more eco / cultural activities in the geothermal wonderland of the Bay of Plenty Region.

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EAT

Slowfish Beachfront Cafe

Brigitte van Weele & Joshua Ben Chabat,
2 Marine Parade, Main beach, Mt. Maunganui
Slowfish is a smart, modern and friendly cafe opposite Mt Maunganui's Main Beach, catering for the discerning foodie and coffee lover. Next time at the beach, come and slowdown at Slowfish.

Back to Eden Organics

Deborah Taylor, 1155 Pukuatua Street, Rotorua

We stock a variety of organic whole-foods, dried goods, rice, pulses, pastas, confectionery and fresh organic produce. We have just opened a new organic coffee bar in the store.

Fruitful Living

Marianne, 2D Appenzell Court, Mokorua Gorge, Whakatane
Come in and browse ... We are a diverse shop selling organic and natural foods and produce alongside conventional and locally grown fruit and veges.

The Good Earth Organics

Rachel Miller, 5 Merivale Road, Tauranga
The Good Earth, Tauranga’s original organic outlet has been providing a huge selection of genuine organic fresh produce and dry goods for over 12 years.

City Markets

Gary Warner, Cnr Willow & Hamilton St, Tauranga

Supplies a wide range of Organic dry goods, dairy products, and fresh fruit and vegetables. We are open 7 days a week.

Ohope Craft Market

Bluett Road, Ohope.

1st Saturday of the month throughout the year 8am-1pm. A large country market with many organic produce stalls, including Ladybird Organics, OFNZ certified growers, organic fruit, vegetables, preserves, organic gluten free artisan breads, crafts and plants.

SmartRange LTD

Serge Balmer,Tauranga

A warm welcome to SmartRange Ltd. We are an on-line retailer and distributor of products made from Effective Microorganisms (EM) like the Bokashi Compost Zing System. We have now launched a website to share knowledge, information and instructions about this exciting technology.

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Regenerate

Noeleen Lamb, 554 Old Highway, Tauranga
Farm-gate sales of certified organic skin food and avocado oil. We grow and manufacture a wide range of certified organic skin care, produce (avocados, citrus, feifjoas, herbs etc) and avocado oil.

STAY

Ruatuna

Evan Crawford, 10 Ruatuna Rd - RD2 - Opotiki
Ruatuna is a unique opportunity to stay in a recently completed straw built home, and experience first-hand its fantastic style, energy efficiency and comfort. It incorporates solar hot water, double-glazing and load-bearing straw construction.

Moanarua Beach Cottage

Miria and Taroi, 2 Hoterini Street, Ohope, Whakatane
Kia Ora, Miria and Taroi of Moanarua Beach Cottage offer you a romantic hideaway nestled between the Ocean and the Harbour in sunny Ohope beach. From $NZ $115 night.

Pottsbury Organic Farm Holiday Homes

Thelma and John Williams, 244 Ongare Point Road, Katikati

Pottsbury Farm is a twelve acre organic Orchard specialising in sub-tropical fruits. Nestled among the trees and bird song are two private and secluded Holiday Homes. As an organic orchard there are no sprays or chemicals used.

Lyons Lakestay

Cheryl Lyons, 8 Okareka Loop Rd, RD5, Rotorua
A small Organic, Eco-friendly casual accommodation to suit the independent traveller. Only 12 kms from central Rotorua, suitable for travellers looking to stay away from the busy city centre, bus crowds and sulphur smells. $NZ $35-45 PP.

EXPERIENCE

Waimarino.com

Blair Anderson, 36 Taniwha Pl, Bethlehem , Tauranga 3172
Waimarino is situated on the banks of the Wairoa River just 10 minutes from Tauranga city. This tranquil paradise is based around the sport of kayaking and over the past 30 years Waimarino has become Tauranga's premier kayak/canoe location. Welcome to Waimarino.

PeeJay White Island Tours

15 Strand East, Whakatane

Peter and Jenny Tait and all the crew at White Island Tours welcome you to one of the most amazing natural experiences in New Zealand. Join them for a fully guided walking tour of White Island – New Zealand’s only live marine volcano! “A love of the ocean and an interest in our off-shore live volcano saw us turn a vacation into a vocation. We established the business in 1990 as a husband and wife team, but now are employing 30 fulltime staff.”

Quarry Park

Quarry Road, Off State Highway 2, Te Puna, Tauranga

An extraordinary community development in the environmental arts. It is amazing what has been achieved by a dedicated band of volunteers, transforming a disused quarry into a world class park. Including sculpture, mosaics, ponds, walking tracks, picnic areas and dragons. From the upper levels there is a spectacular panoramic view out over the Bay of Plenty. Free admission, donations appreciated.

Adventure Kayaking

Jen Murray, C/- Postal Agency MAKETU 3189

The best way to see Rotorua's beautiful Lakes. Paddle amongst the wildlife, through bubbling thermal pools on the Lakes edge or soak in natural Thermal Pools accessible only by boat.

Comvita Visitor Centre

Old Coach Rd, Paengaroa, Bay of Plenty

At Comvita Visitor Centre you can learn about the wonderful health benefits of using natural health products and especially those originating from the bee hive. Improve your understanding of natural health solutions.

REAF

60 St Johns Street, Opotiki

Get involved with a community project to grow more fish for the future by spending a day with REAF. The day is flexible and develops in consultation with you.

Kanaping

Tim Sharp, PO Box 10 Ngongotaha

Sleep 40 metres up in a giant redwood! Sway in the spectacular canopy garden of an ancient Matai. We would like to share with you our playground! In ecosystems rarely visited by man, look down on the birds and see the forest from the perspective of a Kaka, the rare native parrot.

Rotoiti Tours Ltd

Moana Moore, State Highway 30, Lake Rotoiti

Tucked away in a secluded Tapuaekura Bay is our family marae Rakeiao, situated on the shores of the beautiful Lake Rotoiti. We have been hosting mainly overseas guests for nearly 13 years and offer an unique traditional Maori cultural experience.

Ataahua Cultural Tours

Rachael Tata, 3A The Strand, Tauranga

Your Maori tour guide will take you on a trek or climb on Tauranga Moana's icon landmark 'Mauao', hike Papamoa Hills to witness beautiful scenic views, hear historical legends and relevant to local people (tangata whenua).

Indigenous Trails

Des Harris, 63 Farm Rd, Mt Maunganui
Indigenous Trails offers a wide range of tours to destinations throughout Aoteaora - New Zealand that are not on traditional touring routes. Indigenous Trails is Maori owned and operated.

Walking Legends Guided Walks

Hilary Sheaff, PO Box 12107, Rotorua
We provide small group guided walking tours of the North Island's Great Walks - Lake Waikaremoana and Tongariro National Park. Plus other walks in remote Te Urewera National Park and the giant podocarp forest of Whirinaki.