Stretching from Waihi Beach to Ohope along the Pacific Coast Highway, Sarah Weeks discovers the beaches and harbour, the thriving kiwifruit industry and Maori culture of the Bay of Plenty. Officially the sunniest place in New Zealand with 125km of coastline, this bay is a delightful holiday choice.

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