The Bay of Plenty's latest marketing campaign kicked off last night with the region's hidden romantic gems showcased to a nationwide audience on The Bachelor NZ.
Last night's episode showed a group date with bachelor Art Green and a rose ceremony at the French Country House in Pahoia and a single date at Omanawa Falls and Bella Vista Lodge with a massage from Willow Therapeutic. The bachelorettes all stayed at Trinity Wharf. The next three episodes were also filmed in Tauranga.
![Abby Hadfield and Kristin Dunne of Tourism Bay of Plenty have been involved in a marketing campaign including television ads shown during The Bachelor NZ.](https://www.nzherald.co.nz/resizer/v2/LOAVWU5656C36BAUCJRHRLP7P4.jpg?auth=d559c97958fdcc7c74351d0859a605f922f0a5a1e439e22774072becd44df372&width=16&height=28&quality=70&smart=true)
Tourism Bay of Plenty head of marketing and communication Kristin Dunne said featuring Tauranga venues and attractions on the show was a "fantastic opportunity" to show off the amazing products in the Bay.
During the first two advertising breaks last night, a Tourism BOP advert screened featuring the Western Bay and Whakatane as romantic getaways.