Productions Shot Here
International and National Productions have used the Bay of Plenty as a filming destination.
Mega Ferns (2020)
Documentary
Director: BBC
Bay of Plenty locations used: Whirinaki Forest
Mulan (2019)
Feature Film
Director: Niki Caro
Bay of Plenty locations used: White Island (Whakaari)
Petes Dragon (2016)
Feature Film
Director: David Lowery
Bay of Plenty locations used: The Redwoods, Forestry, McLaren Falls, Ngongotaha
The Shannara Chronicles (2016)
TV Series
Creators: Alfred Gough, Miles Millar
Bay of Plenty locations used: White Island background plates for Dagda Mor's demon lands
Yogi Bear (2010)
Feature Film
Director: Eric Brevig
Bay of Plenty locations used: Rotorua District, Aratiatia Rapids
Narnia: The Voyage of the Dawn Treader (2010)
Feature Film
Director: Michael Apted
Bay of Plenty locations used: White Island (Whakaari)
Boy (2010)
Feature Film
Director: Taika Waititi
Bay of Plenty locations used: Waihau Bay, East Cape
Without a Paddle (2004)
Feature Film
Director: Steve Brill
Bay of Plenty locations used: Rotorua District
National Productions
Muru (2022)
Action/Drama Film to be released February 2022
Director: Tearepa Kahi
Bay of Plenty locations used: Te Urewera and Rūātoki
Vegas (2021)
TV series
Director: Michael Bennett, Harriet Crampton
Bay of Plenty locations used: Rotorua district
Runaway Millionaires (2018)
Feature Film
Director: Carmen Leonard
Bay of Plenty locations used: Rotorua
Colonial Combat Series (2009)
TV series
Director: Julian Arahanga
Bay of Plenty locations used: Rotorua district
Rain of the Children (2009)
Feature Film
Director: Vincent Ward
Bay of Plenty locations used: Te Urewera ranges, Eastern Bay of Plenty
“ We’re an easy country to do business in and NZs have a reputation for being highly skilled, innovative and creative. Our locations are legendary , and we have competitive incentives and infrastructure. This coupled with the Govts management of the Covid-19 pandemic positions us an an attractive partner for international productions. ”
