Matapihi Travel Guide

Tauranga

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Popular places to visit

Mount Maunganui showing a bay or harbour, general coastal views and a sunset

Mount Maunganui

5/5(21 reviews)

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

Waipu Bay

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Waipu Bay during your travels in Matapihi. Wander the area's beautiful beaches or simply enjoy one of its charming cafes.

Waipu Bay

Tauranga Domain

5/5(1 review)

Catch an event at Tauranga Domain during your trip to Tauranga. Visit the shops and charming cafes in this walkable area.

Tauranga Domain

ASB Baypark

4.5/5(4 reviews)

Catch an event at ASB Baypark during your trip to Tauranga. Visit the spas and charming cafes in this walkable area.

ASB Baypark

Mount Hot Pools

4.5/5(3 reviews)

Enjoy an outing to Mount Hot Pools during your stay in Tauranga. Stroll along the area's beautiful beaches or simply savour its charming cafes.

Mount Hot Pools

Things to do

Mount Maunganui Hot Pools Experience

Mount Maunganui Hot Pools Experience

Rp256.049
per adult
Mount Maunganui Hot Pools Experience
Geothermal Mineral Bathing Hot Pool Experience

Geothermal Mineral Bathing Hot Pool Experience

Rp177.264
per adult
Geothermal Mineral Bathing Hot Pool Experience
TAURANGA SHORE EXCURSION: V8 TRIKE - Tauranga City Tour

TAURANGA SHORE EXCURSION: V8 TRIKE - 1.5 hour City Sites

Rp6.647.418
per traveller
TAURANGA SHORE EXCURSION: V8 TRIKE - 1.5 hour City Sites
6hr Rotorua Geothermal Wonderland Tour - Departs Tauranga

6hr Rotorua Geothermal Wonderland Tour - Departs Tauranga

Rp2.353.678
per adult
6hr Rotorua Geothermal Wonderland Tour - Departs Tauranga
Mangapapa Glowworm Canyon

Tauranga: Evening Glowworm Kayak Tour

Rp2.609.727
per adult
Tauranga: Evening Glowworm Kayak Tour
6hr Hobbiton Movie Set Tour - Departs Tauranga

6hr Hobbiton Movie Set Tour - Departs Tauranga

Rp2.314.286
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
6hr Hobbiton Movie Set Tour - Departs Tauranga
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Top hotels in Matapihi

Hotel on Devonport
Hotel on Devonport
4 out of 5
72 Devonport Road, Tauranga
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! (1,004 reviews)
"Great large room with a view we did not expect. Housekeeping did not come to our room as expected however reception provided everything we required. Overall a great place to stay, very clean and close to many restaurants and cafes."

Reviewed on 22 Jun 2025

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Hotel on Devonport
Trinity Wharf Tauranga
Trinity Wharf Tauranga
4.5 out of 5
51 Dive Crescent, Tauranga
The price is Rp1.889.103 per night from 29 Jun to 30 Jun
Rp1.889.103
Rp2.172.468 total
29 Jun - 30 Jun
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! (1,004 reviews)
"Tidy and clean, did lack a little it of a wow factor to make it perfect. I would suggest that the reception on our arrival would have asked if we would like breakfast but no mention."

Reviewed on 22 Jun 2025

Trinity Wharf Tauranga
Oceanside Resort & Twin Towers
Oceanside Resort & Twin Towers
4 out of 5
1 Maunganui Road, Tauranga
The price is Rp1.924.309 per night from 27 Jun to 28 Jun
Rp1.924.309
Rp2.212.955 total
27 Jun - 28 Jun
includes taxes & fees
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! (1,258 reviews)
"Everything was awesome. Just the pillow were terrible they can really invest in new ones"

Reviewed on 23 Jun 2025

Oceanside Resort & Twin Towers
Hotel Armitage and Conference Centre
Hotel Armitage and Conference Centre
3.5 out of 5
9 Willow St, Tauranga
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! (1,001 reviews)
"Second time I have stayed here, really comfortable and great value for money. Currently undergoing renovations but didn’t impact my stay at all"

Reviewed on 19 Jun 2025

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Hotel Armitage and Conference Centre
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! (406 reviews)
"Clean and nice service"

Reviewed on 23 Jun 2025

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Tasman Holiday Parks - Papamoa Beach
City Suites Tauranga
City Suites Tauranga
4.5 out of 5
32 Cameron Road, Tauranga
The price is Rp1.193.570 per night from 29 Jun to 30 Jun
Rp1.193.570
Rp1.372.605 total
29 Jun - 30 Jun
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! (953 reviews)
"Great spot close to CBD . Next time when the new museum and art gallery are open it would be an excellent place to stay ."

Reviewed on 20 Jun 2025

City Suites Tauranga
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Other neighbourhoods around Matapihi

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Maungatapu

Maungatapu might not have many top sights, but Memorial Park and Tenpin Tauranga are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Maungatapu
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Tauranga South

4.5/5(2 area reviews)

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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Hairini

When in Hairini, you can plan a visit to Tauranga Golf Club and Tenpin Tauranga, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Hairini
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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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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.

Omanu
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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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