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!

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 16 Mar to 17 Mar
฿3,477
฿3,998 total
16 Mar - 17 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 ฿3,653 per night from 20 Mar to 21 Mar
฿3,653
฿4,201 total
20 Mar - 21 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 ฿4,208 per night from 22 Mar to 23 Mar
฿4,208
฿4,840 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 ฿1,563 per night from 16 Mar to 17 Mar
฿1,563
฿1,797 total
16 Mar - 17 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 ฿2,588 per night from 22 Mar to 23 Mar
฿2,588
฿2,977 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! (1,027 reviews)
Very happy with the service and staff were really kind

Reviewed on 11 Mar 2026

City Suites Tauranga
Oceanside Resort & Twin Towers

Oceanside Resort & Twin Towers

4 out of 5
1 Maunganui Road Tauranga
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! (1,332 reviews)
Pool, hot tub and gym were great. Room needs updating, halls are dark.

Reviewed on 7 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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