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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 family-friendly 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

6hr Hobbiton Movie Set Tour - Departs Tauranga

6hr Hobbiton Movie Set Tour - Departs Tauranga

฿4,978
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
6hr Hobbiton Movie Set Tour - Departs Tauranga
Mangapapa Glowworm Canyon

Tauranga: Evening Glowworm Kayak Tour

฿5,094
per adult
Tauranga: Evening Glowworm Kayak Tour
Blue Inferno Crater

7hr Waimangu Geothermal Valley & Lake Rotomahana Tour - Departs Tauranga

฿5,363
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
7hr Waimangu Geothermal Valley & Lake Rotomahana Tour - Departs Tauranga
Shore Excursion: Local Tasting Tour from Tauranga

Shore Excursion: Local Tasting Tour from Tauranga

฿5,766
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Shore Excursion: Local Tasting Tour from Tauranga
Scenic Walking Tour - Papamoa Hills and McLaren Falls

Scenic Short Hike Tour - Papamoa Hills and McLaren Falls

฿2,480
per adult
Scenic Short Hike Tour - Papamoa Hills and McLaren Falls
Tauranga Daytime Scenic Lake McLaren Tour

Tauranga Daytime Scenic Lake McLaren Tour

฿3,364
per adult
Tauranga Daytime Scenic Lake McLaren Tour
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Top hotels in Welcome Bay

Hotel Armitage and Conference Centre

Hotel Armitage and Conference Centre

3.5 out of 5
9 Willow St, Tauranga
The price is ฿2,656 per night from 23 Aug to 24 Aug
฿2,656
฿3,055 total
23 Aug - 24 Aug
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! (1,002 reviews)
"Access to the strand and all the eatries. Short Walking distance to the bus stations and shopping centers"

Reviewed on 18 Aug 2025

Hotel Armitage and Conference Centre
Trinity Wharf Tauranga

Trinity Wharf Tauranga

4.5 out of 5
51 Dive Crescent, Tauranga
The price is ฿3,637 per night from 24 Aug to 25 Aug
฿3,637
฿4,183 total
24 Aug - 25 Aug
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! (1,001 reviews)
"Helpful staff at the front desk and the cleaners"

Reviewed on 20 Aug 2025

Trinity Wharf Tauranga
Hotel on Devonport

Hotel on Devonport

4 out of 5
72 Devonport Road, Tauranga
The price is ฿3,246 per night from 24 Aug to 25 Aug
฿3,246
฿3,733 total
24 Aug - 25 Aug
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! (1,000 reviews)
"No complaints at all"

Reviewed on 12 Aug 2025

Hotel on Devonport
Opal Hot Springs & Holiday Park

Opal Hot Springs & Holiday Park

2.5 out of 5
257 Okauia Springs Road, Okauia
The price is ฿1,548 per night from 5 Sept to 6 Sept
฿1,548
฿1,780 total
5 Sept - 6 Sept
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! (478 reviews)
"Staff friendly and accomodating. Great hot pools."

Reviewed on 21 Aug 2025

Opal Hot Springs & Holiday Park
City Suites Tauranga

City Suites Tauranga

4.5 out of 5
32 Cameron Road, Tauranga
The price is ฿2,579 per night from 24 Aug to 25 Aug
฿2,579
฿2,966 total
24 Aug - 25 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury aparthotel in Tauranga. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (979 reviews)
"Nice and spacious"

Reviewed on 5 Aug 2025

City Suites Tauranga
Oceanside Resort & Twin Towers

Oceanside Resort & Twin Towers

4 out of 5
1 Maunganui Road, Tauranga
The price is ฿3,259 per night from 24 Aug to 25 Aug
฿3,259
฿3,748 total
24 Aug - 25 Aug
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! (1,274 reviews)
Mt Hotel
"Great Hotel,very close to the Veach,hot pools & restaurants. Lovely big room with kitchen"

Reviewed on 5 Aug 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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