Maungatapu Travel Guide
Tauranga
Visit Maungatapu
Things to do

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

Tauranga: Daytime Scenic Lake McLaren Kayak Tour

Geothermal Mineral Bathing Hot Pool Experience

Rotorua Cultural and Geothermal Wonderland Tour – Depart Tauranga

Rotorua via Kiwi/lakes country & a visit to iconic Whakarewarewa
Top hotels in Maungatapu

Hotel on Devonport
"f"
Reviewed on 5 Oct 2026

Trinity Wharf Tauranga
"Overall just a really good stay and a beautiful spot"
Reviewed on 10 Oct 2026

6 on Adams
"Nice place to stay, very comfortable and has everything you need. Handy walking distance to cafes etc"
Reviewed on 9 Oct 2026

Opal Hot Springs & Holiday Park

Tasman Holiday Parks - Papamoa Beach
"Clean room, and great pool."
Reviewed on 1 Oct 2026

City Suites Tauranga
Where to stay in Maungatapu

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 Gordon Spratt Reserve and Papamoa Beach.

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.

Bethlehem
If you're spending some time in Bethlehem, Fernland Spa and Waimarino Adventure Park are top sights worth seeing.












