Tauranga

Travel Guide

Mount Maunganui showing a coastal town, a bay or harbor and general coastal views
Katikati showing outdoor art
Katikati featuring outdoor art
Martha Mine featuring wildflowers
Katikati showing a statue or sculpture, a park and outdoor art

Where to stay in Tauranga

Mount Maunganui featuring a city, a coastal town and a beach

Mount Maunganui

Mount Maunganui is popular for its beaches, and if you're looking for more to see and do, you might think about a trip to Pilot Bay Beach or Maunganui Beach.

Mount Maunganui
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Papamoa Beach

Unique features of Papamoa Beach include the beaches and shopping. Make a stop by Papamoa Beach or Wairakei Reserve while you're exploring the area.

Papamoa Beach
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Papamoa

While visiting Papamoa, you might make a stop by sights like blokart Recreation Park and Looking Glass Garden.

Papamoa
Find a local who knows how to get to the base of it to go swimming, as its a unmarked and semi dangerous trail if you have never been before . The water is cold but refreshing

Omanu

While Omanu isn't home to many top sights, Mount Maunganui Golf Club and Classic Flyers NZ are some notable places to visit nearby.

Omanu
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Welcome Bay

While Welcome Bay isn't home to many top sights, Tenpin Tauranga and Tauranga Golf Club are some notable places to visit nearby.

Welcome Bay
Finding the Otonui Paddleboat is the only slightly challenging aspect of this wonderful attraction in Tauranga - just find the Waimarino Adventure Park which is next door. The steamer is a 100 year old flat bottomed boat that has been lovingly restored and takes you on a two hour cruise down the Wairoa River. It's history is extensive - the boat and the river. It has had two restorations, one after being buried under a shingle bank for twenty years and then after it was burned down to it's bare bones. We were given a hot drink to sip on, and sat at the front of the boat to admire the view. The river was almost completely still, only disturbed by the occasional kayaker or bird. we passed native and regenerative forest, farmland, kiwifruit plantations and a river-side mansion occasionally too! It was peaceful, beautiful and thoroughly enjoyable. Peter, the owner and guide was funny and informative, and it's clear to see that he loves his job and his tour!

Bethlehem

While visiting Bethlehem, you might make a stop by sights like Fernland Spa and Waimarino Adventure Park.

Bethlehem
Hotel Armitage and Conference Centre
Hotel Armitage and Conference Centre
3.5 out of 5
9 Willow St, Tauranga
The price is SAR 359 per night from Mar 20 to Mar 21
SAR 359
SAR 413 total
includes taxes & fees
20 Mar - 21 Mar
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! (1,005 reviews)
"I think given the amount this hotel charges it should have sky tv which it does not at present."

Reviewed on 5 March 2025

Hotel Armitage and Conference Centre
Oceanside Resort & Twin Towers
Oceanside Resort & Twin Towers
4 out of 5
1 Maunganui Road, Tauranga
The price is SAR 485 per night from Mar 14 to Mar 15
SAR 485
SAR 557 total
includes taxes & fees
14 Mar - 15 Mar
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! (1,210 reviews)
"friendly staff good location ideal for short stay. was a little noisy with landscaping work below our apartment from early morning. otherwise we enjoyed the stay."

Reviewed on 20 February 2025

Oceanside Resort & Twin Towers
Trinity Wharf Tauranga
Trinity Wharf Tauranga
4.5 out of 5
51 Dive Crescent, Tauranga
The price is SAR 438 per night from Mar 30 to Mar 31
SAR 438
SAR 504 total
includes taxes & fees
30 Mar - 31 Mar
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! (996 reviews)
"Was a very nice place to stay"

Reviewed on 10 March 2025

Trinity Wharf Tauranga
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Oceanside Resort & Twin Towers
Oceanside Resort & Twin Towers
4 out of 5
1 Maunganui Road, Tauranga
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! (1,210 reviews)
"friendly staff good location ideal for short stay. was a little noisy with landscaping work below our apartment from early morning. otherwise we enjoyed the stay."

Reviewed on 20 February 2025

Oceanside Resort & Twin Towers
Quest on Durham
Quest on Durham
4 out of 5
6 Durham Street, Tauranga
Stay at this 4-star aparthotel in Tauranga. Enjoy free WiFi, parking (surcharge), and free grocery shopping service. Popular attractions Mount Maunganui and ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (556 reviews)
"We were early for check-in, not a problem would you like to see the rooms available and choose your favorite, they aren't ready yet but i will contact as soon as the one you choose is so you can pop back and unload your stuff. We chose a sea view even though it didn't have the spa bath we originally ..."

Reviewed on 2 March 2025

Quest on Durham
City Suites Tauranga
City Suites Tauranga
4.5 out of 5
32 Cameron Road, Tauranga
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury aparthotel in Tauranga. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (919 reviews)
"Room was excellent."

Reviewed on 9 March 2025

City Suites Tauranga
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Popular places to visit

Mount Maunganui featuring general coastal views, a coastal town and a sunset

Mount Maunganui

5/5(36 reviews)

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
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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

5/5(2 reviews)

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

Tauranga Domain

Mount Maunganui Beach

5/5(13 reviews)

If a restful vacation is part of your travel plans, Mount Maunganui Beach might be the perfect place to seek out during your trip to Mount Maunganui. Stroll along the area's seaside or simply enjoy its cafes.

Mount Maunganui Beach

ASB Baypark

5/5(4 reviews)

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

ASB Baypark

Mount Hot Pools

4.5/5(9 reviews)

Enjoy an outing to Mount Hot Pools during your stay in Tauranga. Stroll along the area's beautiful beaches, or simply savor its charming cafes.

Mount Hot Pools

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