Europeans. The Endeavour, commanded by Lieutenant James Cook, sailed into the bay in 1769. Cook named it Bay of Plenty, because the people were generous and there were lots of fish, timber and other supplies.

Is Bay of Islands same as Bay of Plenty?

Bay of Islands is a big day trip. Both are a similar distance from Auckland. Bay of Plenty is closer to other places you probably want to see (e.g. Rotorua, Coromandel) and the beaches and scenery in both places are great.

Where should I not live in Tauranga?

The areas which recorded no burglaries were Matakana Island, Tauranga Harbour inlet at Omokoroa, Tauranga Harbour inlet North, Waikareao Estuary, and Motuopae Island.