Tauranga South Travel Guide
Tauranga

Visit Tauranga South
Stay near popular Tauranga South attractions
Things to do

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

Tauranga: Daytime Scenic Lake McLaren Kayak Tour

Geothermal Mineral Bathing Hot Pool Experience

TAURANGA SHORE EXCURSION: Epic 25 min V8 Trike Tour (Tauranga)

Rotorua Cultural and Geothermal Wonderland Tour – Depart Tauranga

Rotorua via Kiwi/lakes country & a visit to iconic Whakarewarewa
Top hotels in Tauranga South

18th Avenue Thermal Motel
"Clean spacious room, great parking. Helpful staff"
Reviewed on 7 Aug 2026

Bennetts Tauranga Motor Inn
"Amazing and warm ❤️ Love the spa"
Reviewed on 29 Jul 2026

850 Cameron Motel
"We really enjoyed our overnight stay, service was great. The staff were lovely and made the whole experience hassle free. Our room was a nice size, bathroom was very clean, showers were amazing! Was very lovely, peaceful and quiet. Will definitely be back when we are ever back in Tauranga."
Reviewed on 16 Jul 2026

Hotel on Devonport

Trinity Wharf Tauranga
"We stayed 4 nights during AIMS games. Clean, modern hotel. The bed was so comfortable, the floor heating in bathroom was amazing ! Good room service. The swimming pool is small and not heated so you can’t use it unless it’s summer. Not smart TV in room, you can’t watch or stream. Parking is tight ..."
Reviewed on 11 Sept 2026

Opal Hot Springs & Holiday Park
"We had a beautiful and well appointed cabin with a lovely outlook. The staff were very helpful and the hot springs were delightful"
Reviewed on 8 Sept 2026
Where to stay in Tauranga South

Mount Maunganui
Mount Maunganui is popular for its beaches, and if you're looking for more to see and do, you might think about a trip to Pilot Bay Beach or Maunganui Beach.

Papamoa Beach
Unique features of Papamoa Beach include the beaches and shopping. Make a stop by Papamoa Beach or Bay of Plenty while you're exploring the area.

Papamoa
While Papamoa may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Gordon Spratt Reserve and Papamoa Beach.

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.

Welcome Bay
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Welcome Bay and surrounding area, you can visit Tauranga Golf Club and Mercury Baypark.










