Gate Pa Travel Guide
Tauranga
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.
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.
Fernland Spa
Explore the great outdoors at Fernland Spa, a lovely green space in Tauranga. Stroll along the area's beautiful beaches or simply savour its charming cafes.
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 Gate Pa
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
Mercure Tauranga
"It was ok nothing was outstanding"
Reviewed on 1 Jun 2026
Opal Hot Springs & Holiday Park
"We had a great Stay at Opal. Thank you"
Reviewed on 31 May 2026
Quest on Durham
"It was good. Appreciated the house keeper, he was approachable and kind. However if you decide to book, be aware that parking doesnt come with booking, you would spend a few hours or two looking for car parking space which was a nuisance but everything else was okay."
Reviewed on 2 Jun 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Gate Pa
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.
Greerton
When in Greerton, you can plan a visit to Tauranga Golf Club and Fernland Spa, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Tauranga South
While Tauranga South isn't home to many top sights, Tenpin Tauranga and Memorial Park are some notable places to visit nearby.
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.
Bethlehem
If you're spending some time in Bethlehem, Fernland Spa and Waimarino Adventure Park are top sights worth seeing.
Hairini
When in Hairini, you can plan a visit to Tauranga Golf Club and Tenpin Tauranga, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
