Welcome Bay Travel Guide

Tauranga

Popular places to visit

Mount Maunganui showing a bay or harbour, general coastal views and a sunset

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.

Mount Maunganui
Papamoa Beach

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.

Papamoa Beach

Tauranga Domain

Catch an event at Tauranga Domain during your trip to Tauranga. Visit the shops and charming cafes in this romantic area.

Tauranga Domain

Mercury Baypark

Catch an event at Mercury Baypark during your trip to Tauranga. Visit the spas and charming cafes in this walkable area.

Mercury Baypark

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.

Blake Park

Mount Hot Pools

You can take time to visit Mount Hot Pools during your travels to Tauranga. Stroll along the area's beautiful beaches or simply savour its charming cafes.

Mount Hot Pools

Things to do

Tauranga Harbour Scenic One Hour Historical Boat Cruise

Tauranga Harbour Scenic One Hour Historical Boat Cruise

฿747
per adult
Tauranga Harbour Scenic One Hour Historical Boat Cruise
Mt Maunganui main beach

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

฿4,381
per adult
Boutique tour , Mt Maunganui, NZ farm, Rotorua lakes/geothermal
Mount Maunganui Hot Pools Experience

Mount Maunganui Hot Pools Experience

฿485
per adult
Mount Maunganui Hot Pools Experience
Tauranga: Evening Glowworm Kayak Tour

Tauranga: Evening Glowworm Kayak Tour

฿4,108
per adult
Tauranga: Evening Glowworm Kayak Tour
4hr Tauranga Scenic History and Tasting Tour FREE Kiwifruit Ice Cream

4hr Tauranga Scenic History and Tasting Tour FREE Kiwifruit Tasting

฿1,979
per adult
4hr Tauranga Scenic History and Tasting Tour FREE Kiwifruit Tasting
Rotorua via Kiwi/lakes country & a visit to iconic Whakarewarewa

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

฿5,401
per adult
Rotorua via Kiwi/lakes country & a visit to iconic Whakarewarewa
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Top hotels in Welcome Bay

Hotel on Devonport

Hotel on Devonport

4 out of 5
72 Devonport Road, Tauranga
The price is ฿3,370 per night from 9 Oct to 10 Oct
฿3,370
฿3,876 total
9 Oct - 10 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Tauranga. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,002 reviews)
"Well located hotel with easy access to good dining options. Parking facilities were very good. Well detailed room that was in very good condition."

Reviewed on 5 Oct 2025

Hotel on Devonport
Trinity Wharf Tauranga

Trinity Wharf Tauranga

4.5 out of 5
51 Dive Crescent, Tauranga
The price is ฿3,872 per night from 12 Oct to 13 Oct
฿3,872
฿4,452 total
12 Oct - 13 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Tauranga. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a marina. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property condition in ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,004 reviews)
"Apart from a musty smell when we first entered the room which dissipated once we put the air conditioning on we had an enjoyable stay"

Reviewed on 5 Oct 2025

Trinity Wharf Tauranga
Hotel Armitage and Conference Centre

Hotel Armitage and Conference Centre

3.5 out of 5
9 Willow St, Tauranga
The price is ฿2,911 per night from 12 Oct to 13 Oct
฿2,911
฿3,347 total
12 Oct - 13 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star eco-certified hotel in Tauranga. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
7.8/10 Good! (1,001 reviews)
"All perfect"

Reviewed on 4 Oct 2025

Hotel Armitage and Conference Centre
6 on Adams

6 on Adams

3 out of 5
6 Adams Avenue, Mount Maunganui, Tauranga, Tauranga
The price is ฿3,300 per night from 12 Oct to 13 Oct
฿3,300
฿3,795 total
12 Oct - 13 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star apartment in Tauranga. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and room service. Popular attractions Mount Maunganui and Mount Hot Pools are located ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (105 reviews)
Best location
"clean, best location"

Reviewed on 4 Oct 2025

6 on Adams
Opal Hot Springs & Holiday Park

Opal Hot Springs & Holiday Park

2.5 out of 5
257 Okauia Springs Road, Okauia
The price is ฿1,534 per night from 22 Oct to 23 Oct
฿1,534
฿1,764 total
22 Oct - 23 Oct
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! (482 reviews)
"Clean"

Reviewed on 6 Oct 2025

Opal Hot Springs & Holiday Park
Oceanside Resort & Twin Towers

Oceanside Resort & Twin Towers

4 out of 5
1 Maunganui Road, Tauranga
The price is ฿3,819 per night from 17 Oct to 18 Oct
฿3,819
฿4,392 total
17 Oct - 18 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly aparthotel in Tauranga. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 3 restaurants. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff ...
7.6/10 Good! (1,287 reviews)
"I loved my time here. The staff were great, and the location was amazing. I will definitely be back!"

Reviewed on 19 Sept 2025

Oceanside Resort & Twin Towers
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Other neighbourhoods around Welcome Bay

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Maungatapu

Maungatapu might not have many top sights, but Memorial Park and Tenpin Tauranga are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Maungatapu
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Hairini

When in Hairini, you can plan a visit to Tauranga Golf Club and Memorial Park, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Hairini
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Matapihi

The beaches and cosy cafes are top of the list for many visitors to Matapihi. A stop by Waipu Bay or Rangataua Bay might round out your trip.

Matapihi
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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 Fernland Spa.

Parkvale
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Tauranga South

4.5/5(2 area reviews)

While Tauranga South isn't home to many top sights, Memorial Park and Tenpin Tauranga are some notable places to visit nearby.

Tauranga South
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Kairua

While Kairua isn't home to many top sights, Papamoa Beach and Mercury Baypark are some notable places to visit nearby.

Kairua

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