Otumoetai 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.
Tauranga Domain
Catch an event at Tauranga Domain during your trip to Tauranga. Visit the shops and charming cafes in this family-friendly area.
Mercury Baypark
Catch an event at Mercury Baypark during your trip to Tauranga. Visit the spas and charming cafes in this walkable area.
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.
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.
Things to do

Rotorua Highlights Tour (Glow worms opt. extra)

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

From Tauranga: Half-Day Swimming with Dolphins Tour

Rotorua via Kiwi/lakes country & a visit to iconic Whakarewarewa

Rotorua Geothermal Wonderland Tour – Departs Tauranga
Top hotels in Otumoetai

Cobblestone Court Motel – Wenzel Motels
Having arrived after 30hrs in the air and 2.5hrs drive from Auckland we could not have been happier with the Accomodation. From stepping into reception to be met with a friendly warm smile, to a clean, large studio apartment with everything we could need! I think they thought we were a little mad ...
Reviewed on 23 Sept 2025

Hotel Armitage and Conference Centre
We stayed 2 nights and I got a lot of insects bites whole I was sleeping. Some of young staff members need more smiles and greetings.
Reviewed on 6 Jan 2026

Trinity Wharf Tauranga
Beautiful location , clean rooms , excellent staff
Reviewed on 5 Jan 2026

Hotel on Devonport
Nice and clean!!
Reviewed on 4 Jan 2026

City Suites Tauranga
Room was clean and staff friendly.
Reviewed on 28 Dec 2025

Tasman Holiday Parks - Papamoa Beach
New Beachfront Units are wonderful
Reviewed on 15 Dec 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Otumoetai

Bellevue
While Bellevue isn't home to many top sights, Fernland Spa and Tauranga Domain are some notable places to visit nearby.

Matua
While Matua may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Tauranga Domain and Fernland Spa.

Brookfield
While Brookfield isn't home to many top sights, Fernland Spa and Tenpin Tauranga 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 Tenpin Tauranga and Fernland Spa.

Tauranga South
While Tauranga South isn't home to many top sights, Tenpin Tauranga and Memorial Park are some notable places to visit nearby.

Bethlehem
If you're spending some time in Bethlehem, Fernland Spa and Waimarino Adventure Park are top sights worth seeing.

