Visit Western Bay Museum these holidays
Discover the only museum in the Bay of Plenty and one of Aotearoa’s hidden gems. Visit us today –
we’re perfect for a quick stop.
Fun for all ages
Interactive activities and games
Air Conditioned
Regular Guided Tours
Open 7 days
Free entry for Western Bay residents
32 Main Road, Katikati. Ph 07 549 0651. Open Monday-Friday 10am-4pm, Saturday-Sunday 11am - 3pm.
Guided Tours available Mondays 11am, Wednesdays 2pm, Thursdays 11am, Saturdays 12 noon.
Want to try a new sport and meet new people
People are re-discovering lawn bowls as an intriguing game that can challenge your sporting ability
Wander more, worry less
Few things in life are as enriching as the thrill of travel or the camaraderie among friends. At Ryman’s Bert Sutcliffe Village in Auckland, a group of intrepid travellers have combined the two.
It all began when Bert Sutcliffe Village resident Marie began arranging evenings at the theatre for her neighbours. The theatre enthusiasts soon became close friends and as their friendships developed so did their adventures, expanding their horizons to include long lunches, winery tours, group dinners and adventurous holidays in New Zealand and overseas.
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We're talking new year resolutions...
Tidying the house before going to bed each night, meditating upon waking or taking the stairs at work.
What’s something quick, or easy, that you started doing that made a major positive change in your life?