Matapihi Travel Guide

Tauranga

Photo by Kimberly & Tyler
Photo by Kimberly & Tyler

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

Waipu Bay

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Waipu Bay during your travels in Matapihi. Wander the area's beautiful beaches or simply enjoy one of its charming cafes.

Waipu Bay

Tauranga Domain

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

Things to do

6hr Hobbiton Movie Set Tour - Departs Tauranga

6hr Hobbiton Movie Set Tour - Departs Tauranga

฿4,836
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
6hr Hobbiton Movie Set Tour - Departs Tauranga
Small Group Hobbiton Movie Set from Tauranga

Small Group Hobbiton Movie Set from Tauranga

฿32,674
per adult
Small Group Hobbiton Movie Set from Tauranga
Private Tour in Tauranga Magical Hobbiton Movie Set

Private Tour Tauranga Magical Hobbiton Movie Set

฿26,762
per adult
Private Tour Tauranga Magical Hobbiton Movie Set
Mt Maunganui main beach

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

฿4,411
per adult
Boutique tour , Mt Maunganui, NZ farm, Rotorua lakes/geothermal
6hr Rotorua Geothermal Wonderland Tour - Departs Tauranga

Rotorua Geothermal Wonderland Tour – Departs Tauranga

฿5,004
per adult
Rotorua Geothermal Wonderland Tour – Departs Tauranga
Tauranga Daytime Scenic Lake McLaren Tour

Tauranga Daytime Scenic Lake McLaren Tour

฿3,267
per adult
Tauranga Daytime Scenic Lake McLaren Tour
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Top hotels in Matapihi

Hotel on Devonport

Hotel on Devonport

4 out of 5
72 Devonport Road, Tauranga
The price is ฿3,632 per night from 12 Oct to 13 Oct
฿3,632
฿4,177 total
12 Oct - 13 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! (1,000 reviews)
"The room was a really good size and also had a couch and small balcony. The bathroom was huge and had a spa bath. The place was very clean. Parking was convenient and there was a bar on one level. The only complaint was the water in the shower sometimes went hit and cold. Great place to stay."

Reviewed on 18 Sept 2025

Hotel on Devonport
Trinity Wharf Tauranga

Trinity Wharf Tauranga

4.5 out of 5
51 Dive Crescent, Tauranga
The price is ฿3,804 per night from 5 Oct to 6 Oct
฿3,804
฿4,375 total
5 Oct - 6 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! (1,007 reviews)
"Fabulous location, lovely place to stay"

Reviewed on 28 Sept 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 ฿2,906 per night from 5 Oct to 6 Oct
฿2,906
฿3,342 total
5 Oct - 6 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! (1,010 reviews)
Great stay
"Clean and spacious room with balcony. Always a great stay and will continue to visit. Super friendly staff with heaps of parking."

Reviewed on 24 Sept 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 ฿3,260 per night from 6 Oct to 7 Oct
฿3,260
฿3,749 total
6 Oct - 7 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! (103 reviews)
Excellent location
"Great find excellent location. All amenities everything you need."

Reviewed on 19 Sept 2025

6 on Adams
Oceanside Resort & Twin Towers

Oceanside Resort & Twin Towers

4 out of 5
1 Maunganui Road, Tauranga
The price is ฿3,813 per night from 14 Oct to 15 Oct
฿3,813
฿4,385 total
14 Oct - 15 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
Tasman Holiday Parks - Papamoa Beach

Tasman Holiday Parks - Papamoa Beach

4 out of 5
535 Papamoa Beach Road, Tauranga
The price is ฿2,664 per night from 13 Oct to 14 Oct
฿2,664
฿3,064 total
13 Oct - 14 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star beach holiday park in Tauranga. Enjoy free parking, a beach locale and a conference centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (424 reviews)
"Great. Will be back"

Reviewed on 21 Sept 2025

Tasman Holiday Parks - Papamoa Beach
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Other neighbourhoods around Matapihi

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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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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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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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Judea

Though Judea may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Huria Marae and Tenpin Tauranga.

Judea
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Omanu

While Omanu may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Blake Park and Mount Maunganui Golf Club.

Omanu
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Brookfield

While Brookfield isn't home to many top sights, Huria Marae and Fernland Spa are some notable places to visit nearby.

Brookfield

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