Seeking that off-the-beaten-track experience but with modern comforts. Try Whakatane. This paradisal corner of the Bay of Plenty is home to one of New Zealand’s best beaches, setting the scene for a stunning yet relaxing holiday. If you want to kick it up a notch, join exclusive tours to Moutohora Island, the primaeval Whirinaki Forest or discover one of the most famed Maori meeting houses in the country. Plan all this and more right here on New Zealand’s largest travel guide.