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

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

TAURANGA SHORE EXCURSION: Epic 25 min V8 Trike Tour (Tauranga)

Rotorua Cultural and Geothermal Wonderland Tour – Depart Tauranga
Top hotels in Maungatapu

Trinity Wharf Tauranga

Hotel on Devonport
"Great value rooms, they were a good size and the beds were very comfortable"
Reviewed on 18 Jul 2026

Opal Hot Springs & Holiday Park
"Small campground but very well maintained. Cabins, toilets, bathrooms always very clean. However, Some of the showers are due for a renovation. The pools are great and very entertaining for whole family. The private natural pool is also very nice - recommend it."
Reviewed on 11 Jul 2026

Quest on Durham
"Clean room, great service and perfect for a multiple night stay. Will stay again!"
Reviewed on 25 Jul 2026

Pacific Motor Inn
"All very good - (as expected, we have stayed before)!"
Reviewed on 21 Jul 2026

Oceanside Resort & Twin Towers
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 Classic Flyers NZ and Blake Park.

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












