Welcome Bay Travel Guide
Tauranga
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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 romantic area.
Mercury Baypark
Catch an event at Mercury Baypark during your trip to Tauranga. Visit the spas and charming cafes in this walkable 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
Rotorua Highlights Tour (Glow worms opt. extra)
From Tauranga: Half-Day Swimming with Dolphins Tour
Rotorua via Kiwi/lakes country & a visit to iconic Whakarewarewa
Te Puia Geothermal, Kiwi and Māori Art (Glow worms opt. extra)
Top hotels in Welcome Bay
Trinity Wharf Tauranga
Best placed hotel in Tauranga/Mount area, right next to the water. Had a great room overlooking harbour. Small gripes, but, please, all quality international hotels I have used recently allow credit card authorisation on arrival by Apple Pay from phone (if your are an iPhone user). Please check and ...
Reviewed on 27 Oct 2025
Hotel on Devonport
Was noisey with the train going pass, however they did supply ear plugs for this.
Reviewed on 27 Oct 2025
Hotel Armitage and Conference Centre
Lovely staff, very clean quiet room which was spacious with comfortable bed.
Reviewed on 27 Oct 2025
Oceanside Resort & Twin Towers
A good stay
Reviewed on 29 Oct 2025
Opal Hot Springs & Holiday Park
Enjoyed our stay - staff were very friendly and nice, loved the pool and the rooms were nice and comfy 😊
Reviewed on 2 Nov 2025
City Suites Tauranga
This property was better than I expected. My room was lovely. light, clean and comfortable. I was exhausted after my drive when I arrived and the check help was kind and gentle with my confusion about my car number plate! I was able to sit out on the balcony and enjoy a drink. The town is becoming ...
Reviewed on 2 Nov 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Welcome Bay
Maungatapu
Maungatapu might not have many top sights, but Memorial Park and Tenpin Tauranga are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Hairini
When in Hairini, you can plan a visit to Tauranga Golf Club and Memorial Park, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
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.
Parkvale
Though Parkvale may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Tauranga Golf Club and Fernland Spa.
Tauranga South
While Tauranga South isn't home to many top sights, Memorial Park and Tenpin Tauranga are some notable places to visit nearby.
Kairua
While Kairua isn't home to many top sights, Papamoa Beach and Mercury Baypark are some notable places to visit nearby.
