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

850 Cameron Motel
"Really helpful staff. Room was clean and tidy, bed was a bit softer than I’d prefer but otherwise no complaints. Would stay again. Cafe nearby was good for breakfast."
Reviewed on 16 Sept 2026

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

Trinity Wharf Tauranga

Hotel on Devonport

Opal Hot Springs & Holiday Park
"What a lovely little hidden gem, me and my three teenagers loved the pools and the facilitators. Staff were very nice - highly recommend"
Reviewed on 15 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 Classic Flyers NZ and Blake Park.

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










