Matua 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

Fergusson Park

Explore the great outdoors at Fergusson Park, a lovely green space in Tauranga. Stroll along the area's beautiful beaches or simply savour its charming cafes.

Fergusson Park

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

Things to do

6hr Hobbiton Movie Set Tour - Departs Tauranga

6hr Hobbiton Movie Set Tour - Departs Tauranga

฿5,049
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
6hr Hobbiton Movie Set Tour - Departs Tauranga
Mount Maunganui Hot Pools Experience

Mount Maunganui Hot Pools Experience

฿507
per adult
Mount Maunganui Hot Pools Experience
Mangapapa Glowworm Canyon

Tauranga: Evening Glowworm Kayak Tour

฿5,165
per adult
Tauranga: Evening Glowworm Kayak Tour
Blue Inferno Crater

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

฿5,438
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
7hr Waimangu Geothermal Valley & Lake Rotomahana Tour - Departs Tauranga
6hr Rotorua Geothermal Wonderland Tour - Departs Tauranga

6hr Rotorua Geothermal Wonderland Tour - Departs Tauranga

฿5,224
per adult
6hr Rotorua Geothermal Wonderland Tour - Departs Tauranga
Scenic Walking Tour - Papamoa Hills and McLaren Falls

Scenic Short Hike Tour - Papamoa Hills and McLaren Falls

฿2,515
per adult
Scenic Short Hike Tour - Papamoa Hills and McLaren Falls
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Top hotels in Matua

Hotel Armitage and Conference Centre

Hotel Armitage and Conference Centre

3.5 out of 5
9 Willow St, Tauranga
The price is ฿2,872 per night from 27 Jul to 28 Jul
฿2,872
฿3,303 total
27 Jul - 28 Jul
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)
"Good staff clean rooms"

Reviewed on 16 Jul 2025

Hotel Armitage and Conference Centre
Hotel on Devonport

Hotel on Devonport

4 out of 5
72 Devonport Road, Tauranga
The price is ฿3,477 per night from 27 Jul to 28 Jul
฿3,477
฿3,999 total
27 Jul - 28 Jul
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)
"Great place to stay, centrally located. Room size very generous and has a nice view of harbour."

Reviewed on 16 Jul 2025

Hotel on Devonport
Trinity Wharf Tauranga

Trinity Wharf Tauranga

4.5 out of 5
51 Dive Crescent, Tauranga
The price is ฿3,719 per night from 4 Aug to 5 Aug
฿3,719
฿4,277 total
4 Aug - 5 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! (1,003 reviews)
"Great stay. Only downside was that you could hear everything and everyone in the hallways and sometimes through the walls. Not great on a Saturday night. Otherwise the bed size was great, bathroom nice and clean and easy to find a car park"

Reviewed on 13 Jul 2025

Trinity Wharf Tauranga
Tasman Holiday Parks - Papamoa Beach

Tasman Holiday Parks - Papamoa Beach

4 out of 5
535 Papamoa Beach Road, Tauranga
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! (413 reviews)
"We loved our stay, the views, the beautiful layout, and thankyou for putting our three parties together. We’ll be back!"

Reviewed on 21 Jul 2025

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Tasman Holiday Parks - Papamoa Beach
Oceanside Resort & Twin Towers

Oceanside Resort & Twin Towers

4 out of 5
1 Maunganui Road, Tauranga
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! (1,266 reviews)
"We had a great check in by Jass who has a lovely caring and welcoming personality. She really made our stay worthwhile with her friendly nature. Thank you so much"

Reviewed on 19 Jul 2025

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Oceanside Resort & Twin Towers
City Suites Tauranga

City Suites Tauranga

4.5 out of 5
32 Cameron Road, Tauranga
The price is ฿2,521 per night from 3 Aug to 4 Aug
฿2,521
฿2,899 total
3 Aug - 4 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! (971 reviews)
"Great location for walking to The Strand for dinner and shopping in city centre. Stayed in winter and room was lovely and warm without needing the heat pump on. It was also great to have undercover parking on site."

Reviewed on 17 Jul 2025

City Suites Tauranga
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Other neighbourhoods around Matua

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Otumoetai

Though Otumoetai may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Tauranga Domain and The Elms Mission House.

Otumoetai
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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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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.

Judea
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Bethlehem

If you're spending some time in Bethlehem, Fernland Spa and Waimarino Adventure Park are top sights worth seeing.

Bethlehem
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Tauranga South

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

Tauranga South
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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.

Gate Pa

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