Otumoetai 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.
Tauranga Domain
Catch an event at Tauranga Domain during your trip to Tauranga. Visit the shops and charming cafes in this romantic 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.
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.
Things to do
Tauranga: Mount Maunganui Harbour Sightseeing Cruise
Tauranga Harbour Scenic 1.5 Hour Historical Boat Cruise
Boutique tour , Mt Maunganui, NZ farm, Rotorua lakes/geothermal
4hr Tauranga Scenic History and Tasting Tour FREE Kiwifruit Tasting
Rotorua via Kiwi/lakes country & a visit to iconic Whakarewarewa
Rotorua: Lake Tarawera, Redwoods & Hot Tubs Tour
Top hotels in Otumoetai
Cobblestone Court Motel – Wenzel Motels
Easy check in, unit spacious and verry clean. Great kitchen with pod coffee machine.
Reviewed on 4 Apr 2026
Hotel on Devonport
Don't use expedia and pay for protection with a weather event you can't forecast, money down the drain. Rang the hotel they couldn't change due to expedia, just deal with the hotel in the future
Reviewed on 14 Apr 2026
Trinity Wharf Tauranga
Great location, room size large and well designed bathrooms. The staff helpful and friendly.
Reviewed on 11 Apr 2026
City Suites Tauranga
Great central location with clean nice rooms, loved the balcony. Underground carpark was a bit tight.
Reviewed on 11 Apr 2026
Oceanside Resort & Twin Towers
It was the honeymoon suite with a spa bath ... which pumped out lumps of black algae; a mood killer I'd say.
Reviewed on 16 Apr 2026
Opal Hot Springs & Holiday Park
The room was clean and comfortable. The thermal pools were great.
Reviewed on 13 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Otumoetai
Matua
While Matua may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Fergusson Park and Tauranga Domain.
Brookfield
While Brookfield isn't home to many top sights, Fernland Spa and Tenpin Tauranga 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 Fernland Spa.
Tauranga South
While Tauranga South isn't home to many top sights, Tenpin Tauranga and Memorial Park are some notable places to visit nearby.
Bethlehem
If you're spending some time in Bethlehem, Fernland Spa and Waimarino Adventure Park are top sights worth seeing.
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.
