Welcome Bay
Tauranga
Visit Welcome Bay
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.
Tauranga Domain
Catch an event at Tauranga Domain during your trip to Tauranga. Check out the shops and charming cafes in this romantic area.
Mercury Baypark
Catch an event at Mercury Baypark during your trip to Tauranga. Check out the spas and charming cafes in this walkable 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.
Mount Hot Pools
You can take time to visit Mount Hot Pools during your travels to Tauranga. Stroll along the area's beautiful beaches, or simply savor its charming cafes.
Things to do
Rotorua via Kiwi/lakes country & a visit to iconic Whakarewarewa
Boutique tour , Mt Maunganui, NZ farm, Rotorua lakes/geothermal
Tauranga Harbour Scenic One Hour Historical Boat Cruise
Top hotels in Welcome Bay
Trinity Wharf Tauranga
Great room and staff were really friendly and such beautiful decorations at the lolent for Christmas … just stunning.
Reviewed on Dec 20, 2025
Hotel Armitage and Conference Centre
Comfortable place and quiet. Receptionist very kind. Good breakfast. Clean room. What I needed for one night
Reviewed on Dec 12, 2025
Hotel on Devonport
Beds are so comfortable and family jad a really good sleep.
Reviewed on Dec 14, 2025
City Suites Tauranga
FANTASTIC
Reviewed on Dec 17, 2025
Opal Hot Springs & Holiday Park
Me and my friend had a good time well we were. Thinking off coming back with the family
Reviewed on Dec 21, 2025
Tasman Holiday Parks - Papamoa Beach
New Beachfront Units are wonderful
Reviewed on Dec 15, 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Welcome Bay
Maungatapu
Maungatapu might not have many top sights, but Memorial Park and Tenpin Tauranga are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Hairini
Though Hairini might not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Tauranga Golf Club and Memorial Park.
Poike
When in Poike, you can plan a visit to Tauranga Golf Club and Fernland Spa, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Matapihi
The beaches and cozy cafes are top of the list for many visitors to Matapihi. A stop by Waipu Bay or Rangataua Bay might round out your trip.
Tauranga South
When in Tauranga South, you can plan a visit to Memorial Park and Tenpin Tauranga, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Kairua
While Kairua might not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Papamoa Beach and Mercury Baypark.
