It’s only 154 kilometres from Waihi Beach to Ohope Beach east of Whakatane, but the stretch of coast along the Bay of Plenty is full of wonderful beaches, history and things to do. I took five days to drive what is easily done in under three hours and explored every beach and more along the way. Most of the journey is along State Highway 2, except to visit each beach the … [Read more...] about Time to enjoy Bay of Plenty-ful beaches