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.
Tauranga Domain
Catch an event at Tauranga Domain during your trip to Tauranga. Visit the shops and charming cafes in this family-friendly 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
Tauranga: Mount Maunganui Harbour Sightseeing Cruise
Tauranga Harbour Scenic 1.5 Hour Historical Boat Cruise
Tauranga Shore Excursion: History & Kiwifruit Tasting – 4 Hours
Boutique tour , Mt Maunganui, NZ farm, Rotorua lakes/geothermal
Rotorua via Kiwi/lakes country & a visit to iconic Whakarewarewa
Top hotels in Tauranga South
18th Avenue Thermal Motel
Good size Studio Unit with Kitchen facilities. Great for our 4 night stay.
Reviewed on 5 Mar 2026
850 Cameron Motel
We booked this room last minute as we left our cruise early to spend a few extra days in NZ. Lucky for us 850 Cameron was available. Tony and Tina were wonderful hosts. We stayed for 2 nights and the rooms were spotless and the beds very comfortable. After our stay they even dropped us off at the ...
Reviewed on 25 Feb 2026
Garden Court Motel & Backpakers
Friendly staff. The rooms need an upgrade.
Reviewed on 28 Dec 2025
Hotel on Devonport
We did not eat breakfast there. They were closed on Saturday and Sunday, we left early monday and on Tuesday they told us that it was room service only.
Reviewed on 3 Mar 2026
Trinity Wharf Tauranga
Noah checked me in, was warm and welcoming.
Reviewed on 6 Mar 2026
City Suites Tauranga
Good size room, clean and tidy, in room amenities sufficient.
Reviewed on 5 Mar 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 Tenpin Tauranga and Memorial Park 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.
