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Tauranga

Popular places to visit

Mount Maunganui which includes a sunset, a bay or harbor and a coastal town

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.

Mount Maunganui
Papamoa Beach

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.

Papamoa Beach

Tauranga Domain

Catch an event at Tauranga Domain during your trip to Tauranga. Check out the shops and charming cafes in this walkable area.

Tauranga Domain

Mercury Baypark

Catch an event at Mercury Baypark during your trip to Tauranga. Check out the spas and charming cafes in this walkable area.

Mercury Baypark

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.

Blake Park

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.

Mount Hot Pools

Things to do

Geothermal Mineral Bathing Hot Pool Experience

Geothermal Mineral Bathing Hot Pool Experience

P608
per adult
Geothermal Mineral Bathing Hot Pool Experience
Shore Excursion: Local Tasting Tour from Tauranga

Shore Excursion: Local Tasting Tour from Tauranga

P10,135
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Shore Excursion: Local Tasting Tour from Tauranga
Mt Maunganui main beach

Boutique tour , Mt Maunganui, NZ farm, Rotorua lakes/geothermal

P7,837
per adult
Boutique tour , Mt Maunganui, NZ farm, Rotorua lakes/geothermal
6hr Rotorua Geothermal Wonderland Tour - Departs Tauranga

6hr Rotorua Geothermal Wonderland Tour - Departs Tauranga

P9,054
per adult
6hr Rotorua Geothermal Wonderland Tour - Departs Tauranga
Tauranga Daytime Scenic Lake McLaren Tour

Tauranga Daytime Scenic Lake McLaren Tour

P5,912
per adult
Tauranga Daytime Scenic Lake McLaren Tour
Mangapapa Glowworm Canyon

Tauranga: Evening Glowworm Kayak Tour

P8,795
per adult
Tauranga: Evening Glowworm Kayak Tour
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Top hotels in Welcome Bay

Trinity Wharf Tauranga

Trinity Wharf Tauranga

4.5 out of 5
51 Dive Crescent, Tauranga
The price is P6,829 per night from Oct 5 to Oct 6
P6,829
P7,854 total
Oct 5 - Oct 6
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Tauranga. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a marina. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property condition in ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,003 reviews)
"Good property. Nice view. However, for this price point you would expect better media equipment like smart TVs. TV in the master bedroom at very least. Overall happy to return."

Reviewed on Sep 21, 2025

Trinity Wharf Tauranga
Hotel on Devonport

Hotel on Devonport

4 out of 5
72 Devonport Road, Tauranga
The price is P5,434 per night from Sep 26 to Sep 27
P5,434
P6,249 total
Sep 26 - Sep 27
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Tauranga. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,005 reviews)
"The room was a really good size and also had a couch and small balcony. The bathroom was huge and had a spa bath. The place was very clean. Parking was convenient and there was a bar on one level. The only complaint was the water in the shower sometimes went hit and cold. Great place to stay."

Reviewed on Sep 18, 2025

Hotel on Devonport
Hotel Armitage and Conference Centre

Hotel Armitage and Conference Centre

3.5 out of 5
9 Willow St, Tauranga
The price is P5,163 per night from Oct 5 to Oct 6
P5,163
P5,937 total
Oct 5 - Oct 6
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star eco-certified hotel in Tauranga. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
7.8/10 Good! (1,006 reviews)
"Nice room , great staff . Close to town . Nice very large bed. Easy check in and out . Great parking ."

Reviewed on Sep 14, 2025

Hotel Armitage and Conference Centre
Opal Hot Springs & Holiday Park

Opal Hot Springs & Holiday Park

2.5 out of 5
257 Okauia Springs Road, Okauia
The price is P2,720 per night from Oct 9 to Oct 10
P2,720
P3,128 total
Oct 9 - Oct 10
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this golf holiday park in Okauia. Enjoy free parking, 3 outdoor pools, and hot springs on site. Our guests praise the pool and the clean rooms ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (479 reviews)
"It suited our needes"

Reviewed on Aug 23, 2025

Opal Hot Springs & Holiday Park
Quest on Durham

Quest on Durham

4 out of 5
6 Durham Street, Tauranga
The price is P6,335 per night from Oct 7 to Oct 8
P6,335
P7,285 total
Oct 7 - Oct 8
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star aparthotel in Tauranga. Enjoy free WiFi, parking (surcharge), and free grocery shopping service. Popular attractions Mount Maunganui and ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (578 reviews)
"Good stay and they were accomodating. Note that there is a building site right next to it that looks into the rooms on one side. I’d still stay there but ask for a room on the non building site side."

Reviewed on Sep 19, 2025

Quest on Durham
Oceanside Resort & Twin Towers

Oceanside Resort & Twin Towers

4 out of 5
1 Maunganui Road, Tauranga
The price is P5,324 per night from Sep 28 to Sep 29
P5,324
P6,122 total
Sep 28 - Sep 29
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly aparthotel in Tauranga. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 3 restaurants. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff ...
7.6/10 Good! (1,287 reviews)
"I loved my time here. The staff were great, and the location was amazing. I will definitely be back!"

Reviewed on Sep 19, 2025

Oceanside Resort & Twin Towers
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Other neighbourhoods around Welcome Bay

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Maungatapu

Maungatapu might not have many top sights, but Memorial Park and Tenpin Tauranga are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Maungatapu
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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.

Hairini
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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.

Matapihi
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Parkvale

Though Parkvale might not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Tauranga Golf Club and Fernland Spa.

Parkvale
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Tauranga South

When in Tauranga South, you can plan a visit to Memorial Park and Tenpin Tauranga, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Tauranga South
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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.

Kairua

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