Bethlehem Travel Guide
Tauranga
Visit Bethlehem
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.
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.
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.
Mercury Baypark
Catch an event at Mercury Baypark during your trip to Tauranga. Visit 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 savour its charming cafes.
Things to do
Boutique tour , Mt Maunganui, NZ farm, Rotorua lakes/geothermal
Tauranga: Daytime Scenic Lake McLaren Kayak Tour
Rotorua via Kiwi/lakes country & a visit to iconic Whakarewarewa
TAURANGA SHORE EXCURSION: Epic 25 min V8 Trike tour of Mt Maunganui & Tauranga
Tauranga: Evening Glowworm Kayak Tour
Top hotels in Bethlehem
Bethlehem Motor Inn
"Hair dryer did not work. Wall heater did not work. Could not regulate the water in shower, very hot no matter what you tried"
Reviewed on 11 Jun 2026
Trinity Wharf Tauranga
Hotel on Devonport
"The rooms were clean and spacious. Parking was $10 a night in the hotel secure carpark which was great . The staff were very helpful.it was located right in town I would return to this hotel again and recommend it anyone"
Reviewed on 19 Jun 2026
Opal Hot Springs & Holiday Park
"It was all good"
Reviewed on 6 Jun 2026
Quest on Durham
"Bathroom was very outdated and posed some safety concerns. The bathtub didn’t appear to be properly cleaned, as there were a few hairs left inside and dust residue around the rim (possibly from the cleaning cloth), the step into the bath was also very high, with no handrails to assist getting in ..."
Reviewed on 20 Jun 2026
Tasman Holiday Parks - Papamoa Beach
"Great property. Amazing pool."
Reviewed on 10 Jun 2026
Where to stay in Bethlehem
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.
Papamoa Beach
Unique features of Papamoa Beach include the beaches and shopping. Make a stop by Papamoa Beach or Bay of Plenty while you're exploring the area.
Papamoa
While Papamoa may 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 Emerald Shores Reserve.
Omanu
While Omanu may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Blake Park and Mount Maunganui Golf Club.
Welcome Bay
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Welcome Bay and surrounding area, you can visit Memorial Park and Tenpin Tauranga.
