Bethlehem Travel Guide

Tauranga

Mount Maunganui and Pilot Bay iconic landscape, panorama, Tauranga, New Zealand
Mount Maunganui and Pilot Bay iconic landscape, panorama, Tauranga, New Zealand
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!

Popular places to visit

Mount Maunganui beach panorama

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
Wunderbarer Sonnenaufgang

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

Fernland Spa

Explore the great outdoors at Fernland Spa, a lovely green space in Tauranga. Stroll along the area's beautiful beaches or simply savour its charming cafes.

Fernland Spa

Waimarino Adventure Park

Bring the family to Waimarino Adventure Park and enjoy the excitement of this theme park in Tauranga. Visit the spas and charming cafes in this walkable area.

Waimarino Adventure Park

Mercury Baypark

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

Mercury Baypark

Tauranga Domain

Catch an event at Tauranga Domain during your trip to Tauranga. Visit the shops and charming cafes in this romantic area.

Tauranga Domain

Things to do

Tauranga: Mount Maunganui Harbour Sightseeing Cruise

Tauranga: Mount Maunganui Harbour Sightseeing Cruise

฿745
per adult
Tauranga: Mount Maunganui Harbour Sightseeing Cruise
Tauranga Harbour Scenic One Hour Historical Boat Cruise

Tauranga Harbour Scenic 1.5 Hour Historical Boat Cruise

฿745
per adult
Tauranga Harbour Scenic 1.5 Hour Historical Boat Cruise
Tauranga Shore Excursion: History & Kiwifruit Tasting – 4 Hours

Tauranga Shore Excursion: History & Kiwifruit Tasting – 4 Hours

฿1,974
per adult
Tauranga Shore Excursion: History & Kiwifruit Tasting – 4 Hours
Boutique tour , Mt Maunganui, NZ farm, Rotorua lakes/geothermal

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

฿4,269
per adult
Boutique tour , Mt Maunganui, NZ farm, Rotorua lakes/geothermal
Tauranga: Evening Glowworm Kayak Tour

Tauranga: Evening Glowworm Kayak Tour

฿4,934
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
Tauranga: Evening Glowworm Kayak Tour
Rotorua via Kiwi/lakes country & a visit to iconic Whakarewarewa

Rotorua via Kiwi/lakes country & a visit to iconic Whakarewarewa

฿5,666
per adult
Rotorua via Kiwi/lakes country & a visit to iconic Whakarewarewa
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Top hotels in Bethlehem

Bethlehem Motor Inn

Bethlehem Motor Inn

3 out of 5
176 Moffat Road Tauranga
The price is ฿3,477 per night from 18 Mar to 19 Mar
฿3,477
฿3,998 total
18 Mar - 19 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this motel in Tauranga. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (390 reviews)
Great place to stay, friendly staff.

Reviewed on 2 Mar 2026

Bethlehem Motor Inn
Hotel on Devonport

Hotel on Devonport

4 out of 5
72 Devonport Road Tauranga
The price is ฿3,676 per night from 13 Mar to 14 Mar
฿3,676
฿4,228 total
13 Mar - 14 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Tauranga. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,000 reviews)
Nothing to complain!

Reviewed on 10 Mar 2026

Hotel on Devonport
Trinity Wharf Tauranga

Trinity Wharf Tauranga

4.5 out of 5
51 Dive Crescent Tauranga
The price is ฿4,235 per night from 22 Mar to 23 Mar
฿4,235
฿4,870 total
22 Mar - 23 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Tauranga. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a marina. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,001 reviews)
It was a pleasant stay thank you

Reviewed on 8 Mar 2026

Trinity Wharf Tauranga
Opal Hot Springs & Holiday Park

Opal Hot Springs & Holiday Park

2.5 out of 5
257 Okauia Springs Road Okauia
The price is ฿1,573 per night from 15 Mar to 16 Mar
฿1,573
฿1,809 total
15 Mar - 16 Mar
includes taxes & fees
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 in their ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (521 reviews)
Loved the large swimming pool and natural thermal pools.

Reviewed on 6 Mar 2026

Opal Hot Springs & Holiday Park
City Suites Tauranga

City Suites Tauranga

4.5 out of 5
32 Cameron Road Tauranga
The price is ฿2,605 per night from 22 Mar to 23 Mar
฿2,605
฿2,996 total
22 Mar - 23 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury aparthotel in Tauranga. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,028 reviews)
The room was very clean, it was a pleasure to stay there.

Reviewed on 12 Mar 2026

City Suites Tauranga
Oceanside Resort & Twin Towers

Oceanside Resort & Twin Towers

4 out of 5
1 Maunganui Road Tauranga
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is ฿3,524 per night from 6 Apr to 7 Apr
฿3,524
฿4,053 total
6 Apr - 7 Apr
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly aparthotel in Tauranga. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 3 restaurants. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in ...
7.8/10 Good! (1,333 reviews)
Lovely big rooms, well equipped, nice new pool and spa area. Great for families. Perfect location for town, main Mt Beach, Piolet Bay and at least 10 cafes and restaurants under the Towers. Easy underground car park.

Reviewed on 12 Mar 2026

Oceanside Resort & Twin Towers
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Other neighbourhoods around Bethlehem

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Brookfield

While Brookfield isn't home to many top sights, Huria Marae and Fernland Spa are some notable places to visit nearby.

Brookfield
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Judea

Though Judea may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Tenpin Tauranga and Huria Marae.

Judea
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Gate Pa

While there might not be top attractions in Gate Pa, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Tauranga Golf Club and Fernland Spa.

Gate Pa
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Bellevue

While Bellevue isn't home to many top sights, Fernland Spa and Tauranga Domain are some notable places to visit nearby.

Bellevue
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Parkvale

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

Parkvale
Hills and the sea in New Zealand

Tauranga South

4.5/5(2 area reviews)

While Tauranga South isn't home to many top sights, Tenpin Tauranga and Memorial Park are some notable places to visit nearby.

Tauranga South

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