Omanu 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 family-friendly 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
Boutique tour , Mt Maunganui, NZ farm, Rotorua lakes/geothermal
From Tauranga: Half-Day Swimming with Dolphins Tour
Tauranga: Mount Maunganui Harbour Sightseeing Cruise
Wai-O-Tapu Geothermal Valley, & Hot River
Rotorua Geothermal Wonderland Tour – Departs Tauranga
Top hotels in Omanu
Hotel on Devonport
Beautiful views, comfortable bed and spotlessly clean. Everything was perfect!
Reviewed on 19 Feb 2026
Trinity Wharf Tauranga
Stayed for one night. Room was clean and bed was very comfortable. We had a meal in the restaurant which was lovely. Breakfast buffet was good choice of fresh food. Would be happy to stay here again.
Reviewed on 17 Feb 2026
Hotel Armitage and Conference Centre
Dry clean, nice helpful staff
Reviewed on 11 Feb 2026
City Suites Tauranga
Easy check in friendly staff an clean rooms. Modeen bathroom. Would stay again
Reviewed on 12 Feb 2026
18th Avenue Thermal Motel
On arrival I asked for milk.Reception told me to go to Woolworths.Very disappointed.Reading in Motel Information.milk given on arrival.
Reviewed on 9 Feb 2026
Tasman Holiday Parks - Papamoa Beach
Stayed in Seaview unit, really nice as always. Great view out to sea. Lovely staff, could've had daily room servicing if we'd wanted it. The only downside is the increasing cost of the units/villas which since Tasman have taken over and put the pool in and extra villas has really become equal to ...
Reviewed on 13 Feb 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Omanu
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.
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.
Otumoetai
Though Otumoetai may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Tauranga Domain and The Elms Mission House.
Kairua
While Kairua isn't home to many top sights, Papamoa Beach and Mercury Baypark are some notable places to visit nearby.
Maungatapu
Maungatapu might not have many top sights, but Memorial Park and Tenpin Tauranga are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Brookfield
While Brookfield isn't home to many top sights, Huria Marae and Fernland Spa are some notable places to visit nearby.
