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

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

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

Rotorua Geothermal Wonderland Tour – Departs Tauranga

Tauranga Daytime Scenic Lake McLaren Tour

TAURANGA City & Scenic Sightseeing 2-hour Local Bus Tour
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
Room was very clean and the staff were very friendly. The elevator at the check in area could use a spruce up, it was a interesting ride a few times :-)
Reviewed on 31 Dec 2025

Trinity Wharf Tauranga
Location and onsite facilities were great!
Reviewed on 30 Dec 2025

Hotel on Devonport
A great location that was near many restaurants. The room was clean and comfortable. I wish the front desk staff were a little more friendly.
Reviewed on 31 Dec 2025

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.

