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.
Fernland Spa
Explore the great outdoors at Fernland Spa, a lovely green space in Tauranga. Stroll along the area's beautiful beaches or simply savour its charming cafes.
Waimarino Adventure Park
Bring the family to Waimarino Adventure Park and enjoy the excitement of this theme park in 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.
Mercury Baypark
Catch an event at Mercury Baypark during your trip to Tauranga. Visit the spas and charming cafes in this walkable area.
Things to do
Boutique tour , Mt Maunganui, NZ farm, Rotorua lakes/geothermal
Rotorua via Kiwi/lakes country & a visit to iconic Whakarewarewa
Te Puia Geothermal, Kiwi and Māori Art (Glow worms opt. extra)
Tauranga Harbour Scenic One Hour Historical Boat Cruise
Whakarewarewa Māori Village & Geothermal (Glow worms opt. extra)
Top hotels in Bethlehem
Bethlehem Motor Inn
Check in was really easy. Room was very clwan and well kept. Was and enjoyable stay..
Reviewed on 16 Oct 2025
Hotel on Devonport
Great location for all the family to have an explore around
Reviewed on 22 Oct 2025
Hotel Armitage and Conference Centre
Comfortable
Reviewed on 20 Oct 2025
Trinity Wharf Tauranga
The check in experience wasn’t very smooth as the property uses passcodes rather than tap cards. The passcode dials on the doors are very tiny. Not a major but not convenient. Also, to enable GOKI app for door unlocking, there was no booking code to be found in any email comms. Had to ask the ...
Reviewed on 24 Oct 2025
Oceanside Resort & Twin Towers
The location was fantastic - close to shops, beach, restaurants, Mt M. Managers (Staff) were so kind and welcoming. Will definitely stay here again when next we are in NZ.
Reviewed on 16 Oct 2025
Opal Hot Springs & Holiday Park
Stayed a night with my son in a kitchen cabin. Rooms are simple and clean. Pools were lovely, very clean and well kept. Staff were very friendly. Nice getaway thankyou, absolutely be back.
Reviewed on 23 Oct 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Bethlehem
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.
Bellevue
While Bellevue isn't home to many top sights, Fernland Spa and Tauranga Domain 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 Huria Marae and Tenpin Tauranga.
Tauriko
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Tauriko and surrounding area, you can visit Tauranga Golf Club and Fernland Spa.
Brookfield
While Brookfield isn't home to many top sights, Huria Marae and Fernland Spa are some notable places to visit nearby.
Parkvale
Though Parkvale may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Tauranga Golf Club and Fernland Spa.
