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Paddling near Te Puke, Bay of Plenty

Te Puke sits in the Bay of Plenty, 28 kilometres southeast of Tauranga, surrounded by a varied paddling landscape. The region spans sheltered lakes, coastal waterways, and rivers — with the Kaituna River practically on the doorstep and the Rotorua lakes a short drive inland. The Bay of Plenty's sunny microclimate keeps paddlers on the water year-round.

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