Matua
Tauranga
Popular places to visit
Mount Maunganui
Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Mount Maunganui during your travels in Tauranga. Wander the area's beautiful beaches or simply enjoy one of its charming cafes.
Papamoa Beach
Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Papamoa Beach during your trip to Papamoa Beach? Amble around the area's beaches or visit its shops.
Fergusson Park
Explore the great outdoors at Fergusson Park, a lovely green space in Tauranga. Stroll along the area's beautiful beaches, or simply savor its charming cafes.
Mercury Baypark
Catch an event at Mercury Baypark during your trip to Tauranga. Check out the spas and charming cafes in this walkable area.
Tauranga Domain
Catch an event at Tauranga Domain during your trip to Tauranga. Check out the shops and charming cafes in this romantic area.
Blake Park
Explore the great outdoors at Blake Park, a lovely green space in Tauranga. Stroll along the area's beautiful beaches, or simply savor its charming cafes.
Things to do
Tauranga: Mount Maunganui Harbour Sightseeing Cruise
Rotorua via Kiwi/lakes country & a visit to iconic Whakarewarewa
Boutique tour , Mt Maunganui, NZ farm, Rotorua lakes/geothermal
Tauranga: Evening Glowworm Kayak Tour
Tauranga Harbour Scenic 1.5 Hour Historical Boat Cruise
Top hotels in Matua
Hotel on Devonport
It’s great and great location.
Reviewed on Mar 29, 2026
Trinity Wharf Tauranga
Didn't have breakfast.
Reviewed on Mar 29, 2026
Opal Hot Springs & Holiday Park
The hot tub was wonderfully therapeutic. The grounds were clean and well maintained. Star gazing was premium with minimal light interference. Would be nice if they turned off the exterior cabin lights or use diffuse lightfound light Iat night for better star gazing ! Lovely place will stay again. ...
Reviewed on Mar 23, 2026
Oceanside Resort & Twin Towers
room clean although needs refurbishing. some unusual requirements such as will be charged $30-50 if dishes not washed. carpark spaces are very narrow
Reviewed on Mar 28, 2026
City Suites Tauranga
Nice and clean and comfortable
Reviewed on Mar 25, 2026
Hotel Armitage and Conference Centre
Construction under way presently. However checkin and out was easy. Very friendly ladies there
Reviewed on Mar 27, 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Matua
Bellevue
Though Bellevue might not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Fernland Spa and Tauranga Domain.
Otumoetai
While Otumoetai isn't home to many top sights, Tauranga Domain and The Elms Mission House are some notable places to visit nearby.
Brookfield
Though Brookfield might not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Fernland Spa and Tenpin Tauranga.
Judea
While Judea isn't home to many top sights, Tenpin Tauranga and Fernland Spa are some notable places to visit nearby.
Bethlehem
While visiting Bethlehem, you might make a stop by sights like Fernland Spa and Waimarino Adventure Park.
Tauranga South
When in Tauranga South, you can plan a visit to Tenpin Tauranga and Memorial Park, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.