Tauranga South Travel Guide
Tauranga
Visit Tauranga South
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.
Tenpin Tauranga
Enjoy an outing to Tenpin Tauranga during your stay in Tauranga. Wander the area's beautiful beaches or simply enjoy one of its charming cafes.
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.
Tauranga Domain
Catch an event at Tauranga Domain during your trip to Tauranga. Visit the shops and charming cafes in this walkable area.
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
Geothermal Mineral Bathing Hot Pool Experience
Top hotels in Tauranga South
18th Avenue Thermal Motel
"Close to take away food outlet."
Reviewed on 31 May 2026
Bennetts Tauranga Motor Inn
"Everything was great ( room a bit dated but functional) except for the hours of the spa in the private rooms. Couldnt have a morning spa or a spa before getting busy. Its between 330pm till 930pm otherwise its empty. I appreciate the fresh new water though after emptying.Couldnt have a spa after ..."
Reviewed on 12 Mar 2026
850 Cameron Motel
"Parking is excellant Staff are exceptional The rooms are very clean and well maintained"
Reviewed on 4 May 2026
Hotel on Devonport
"Clean"
Reviewed on 1 Jun 2026
Trinity Wharf Tauranga
"The heated floor in the bathroom and the water pressure in the shower were amazing. Had a balcony with an amazing view and had chairs no table so couldn’t have breakfast out there. Room service was great except they don’t collect the dirty dishes if staying one night and if you are not charging it ..."
Reviewed on 29 May 2026
City Suites Tauranga
"Room was clean, site is close to town and the restaurants on the harbour, short walk down hill. Good parking facilities. Lovely and quiet site, would happily recommend to all."
Reviewed on 1 Jun 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Tauranga South
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.
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.
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.
Brookfield
While Brookfield isn't home to many top sights, Huria Marae and Fernland Spa are some notable places to visit nearby.
Maungatapu
Maungatapu might not have many top sights, but Memorial Park and Tenpin Tauranga are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Hairini
When in Hairini, you can plan a visit to Tauranga Golf Club and Tenpin Tauranga, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
