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Tauranga

Popular places to visit

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

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.

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

Tauranga Domain

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

Tauranga Domain

Mercury Baypark

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

Mercury Baypark

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.

Blake Park

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.

Mount Hot Pools

Things to do

6hr Hobbiton Movie Set Tour - Departs Tauranga

6hr Hobbiton Movie Set Tour - Departs Tauranga

Rp2.536.838
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
6hr Hobbiton Movie Set Tour - Departs Tauranga
Mount Maunganui Hot Pools Experience

Mount Maunganui Hot Pools Experience

Rp255.597
per adult
Mount Maunganui Hot Pools Experience
Mangapapa Glowworm Canyon

Tauranga: Evening Glowworm Kayak Tour

Rp2.595.607
per adult
Tauranga: Evening Glowworm Kayak Tour
Blue Inferno Crater

7hr Waimangu Geothermal Valley & Lake Rotomahana Tour - Departs Tauranga

Rp2.732.733
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
7hr Waimangu Geothermal Valley & Lake Rotomahana Tour - Departs Tauranga
Geothermal Mineral Bathing Hot Pool Experience

Geothermal Mineral Bathing Hot Pool Experience

Rp176.305
per adult
Geothermal Mineral Bathing Hot Pool Experience
6hr Rotorua Geothermal Wonderland Tour - Departs Tauranga

6hr Rotorua Geothermal Wonderland Tour - Departs Tauranga

Rp2.624.991
per adult
6hr Rotorua Geothermal Wonderland Tour - Departs Tauranga
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Top hotels in Welcome Bay

Hotel Armitage and Conference Centre

Hotel Armitage and Conference Centre

3.5 out of 5
9 Willow St, Tauranga
The price is Rp1.500.936 per night from 3 Aug to 4 Aug
Rp1.500.936
Rp1.726.076 total
3 Aug - 4 Aug
includes taxes & fees
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! (1,003 reviews)
"Good staff clean rooms"

Reviewed on 16 Jul 2025

Hotel Armitage and Conference Centre
Hotel on Devonport

Hotel on Devonport

4 out of 5
72 Devonport Road, Tauranga
Fully refundable
The price is Rp1.756.515 per night from 31 Jul to 1 Aug
Rp1.756.515
Rp2.019.992 total
31 Jul - 1 Aug
includes taxes & fees
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! (1,003 reviews)
"The quietness , cleaningness , service was spot on"

Reviewed on 24 Jul 2025

Hotel on Devonport
Trinity Wharf Tauranga

Trinity Wharf Tauranga

4.5 out of 5
51 Dive Crescent, Tauranga
The price is Rp1.878.625 per night from 3 Aug to 4 Aug
Rp1.878.625
Rp2.160.419 total
3 Aug - 4 Aug
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! (1,007 reviews)
"From my room, had stunning view overlooking Tauranga harbour. With this view alone, all I wanted to do was stay in the room. Enjoyed long soaks in spa bath and even ordering room service. Staff I had interactions with were very pleasant, helpful and provided impeccable customer service. Highly recommended ..."

Reviewed on 24 Jul 2025

Trinity Wharf Tauranga
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! (414 reviews)
"We loved our stay, the views, the beautiful layout, and thankyou for putting our three parties together. We’ll be back!"

Reviewed on 21 Jul 2025

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Tasman Holiday Parks - Papamoa Beach
Oceanside Resort & Twin Towers

Oceanside Resort & Twin Towers

4 out of 5
1 Maunganui Road, Tauranga
The price is Rp2.759.017 per night from 29 Jul to 30 Jul
Rp2.759.017
Rp3.172.870 total
29 Jul - 30 Jul
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! (1,266 reviews)
"We had a great check in by Jass who has a lovely caring and welcoming personality. She really made our stay worthwhile with her friendly nature. Thank you so much"

Reviewed on 19 Jul 2025

Oceanside Resort & Twin Towers
City Suites Tauranga

City Suites Tauranga

4.5 out of 5
32 Cameron Road, Tauranga
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is Rp1.272.342 per night from 31 Jul to 1 Aug
Rp1.272.342
Rp1.463.193 total
31 Jul - 1 Aug
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! (971 reviews)
"Great location for walking to The Strand for dinner and shopping in city centre. Stayed in winter and room was lovely and warm without needing the heat pump on. It was also great to have undercover parking on site."

Reviewed on 17 Jul 2025

City Suites Tauranga
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Other neighbourhoods around Welcome Bay

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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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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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Poike

Poike might not have many top sights, but Tauranga Golf Club and Tenpin Tauranga are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Poike
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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.

Matapihi
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Parkvale

Though Parkvale may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Tauranga Golf Club and Tenpin Tauranga.

Parkvale
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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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