Matua Travel Guide

Tauranga

Popular places to visit

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

Mount Maunganui

5/5(21 reviews)

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

Fergusson Park

Explore the great outdoors at Fergusson Park, a lovely green space in Tauranga. Stroll along the area's beautiful beaches or simply savour its charming cafes.

Fergusson Park

Tauranga Domain

5/5(1 review)

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

Tauranga Domain

Maunganui Beach

4.5/5(14 reviews)

If a restful holiday is part of your travel plans, Mount Maunganui Beach might be the perfect place to visit during your trip to Mount Maunganui. Stroll along the area's seaside or simply enjoy its cafes.

Maunganui Beach

ASB Baypark

4.5/5(4 reviews)

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

ASB Baypark

Things to do

Mount Maunganui Hot Pools Experience

Mount Maunganui Hot Pools Experience

Rp256.049
per adult
Mount Maunganui Hot Pools Experience
TAURANGA SHORE EXCURSION: V8 TRIKE - Tauranga City Tour

TAURANGA SHORE EXCURSION: V8 TRIKE - 1.5 hour City Sites

Rp6.647.418
per traveller
TAURANGA SHORE EXCURSION: V8 TRIKE - 1.5 hour City Sites
6hr Rotorua Geothermal Wonderland Tour - Departs Tauranga

6hr Rotorua Geothermal Wonderland Tour - Departs Tauranga

Rp2.353.678
per adult
6hr Rotorua Geothermal Wonderland Tour - Departs Tauranga
6hr Hobbiton Movie Set Tour - Departs Tauranga

6hr Hobbiton Movie Set Tour - Departs Tauranga

Rp2.314.286
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
6hr Hobbiton Movie Set Tour - Departs Tauranga
Small Group Hobbiton Movie Set from Tauranga

Small Group Hobbiton Movie Set from Tauranga

Rp17.234.046
per adult
Small Group Hobbiton Movie Set from Tauranga
Mangapapa Glowworm Canyon

Tauranga: Evening Glowworm Kayak Tour

Rp2.609.727
per adult
Tauranga: Evening Glowworm Kayak Tour
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Top hotels in Matua

Hotel on Devonport
Hotel on Devonport
4 out of 5
72 Devonport Road, Tauranga
The price is Rp1.750.373 per night from 28 Jun to 29 Jun
Rp1.750.373
Rp2.012.929 total
28 Jun - 29 Jun
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! (1,004 reviews)
"Great large room with a view we did not expect. Housekeeping did not come to our room as expected however reception provided everything we required. Overall a great place to stay, very clean and close to many restaurants and cafes."

Reviewed on 22 Jun 2025

Hotel on Devonport
Trinity Wharf Tauranga
Trinity Wharf Tauranga
4.5 out of 5
51 Dive Crescent, Tauranga
The price is Rp1.872.056 per night from 23 Jun to 24 Jun
Rp1.872.056
Rp2.152.864 total
23 Jun - 24 Jun
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! (1,000 reviews)
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Reviewed on 6 Jun 2025

Trinity Wharf Tauranga
Oceanside Resort & Twin Towers
Oceanside Resort & Twin Towers
4 out of 5
1 Maunganui Road, Tauranga
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! (1,256 reviews)
"Very nice and convenient location. Becoming a bit "tired" looking but still very tidy. Room was missing extra blankets, stayed in winter and it had enough linnen on the bed for a summer stayover. Enjoyed the stay :)"

Reviewed on 15 Jun 2025

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Oceanside Resort & Twin Towers
Hotel Armitage and Conference Centre
Hotel Armitage and Conference Centre
3.5 out of 5
9 Willow St, Tauranga
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is Rp1.495.687 per night from 29 Jun to 30 Jun
Rp1.495.687
Rp1.720.040 total
29 Jun - 30 Jun
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! (1,001 reviews)
"Second time I have stayed here, really comfortable and great value for money. Currently undergoing renovations but didn’t impact my stay at all"

Reviewed on 19 Jun 2025

Hotel Armitage and Conference Centre
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! (405 reviews)
"Absolutely loved my stay beautiful location beach views from the back door and pool views from front deck. Spacious Childrens play area large heated pool outdoor chess set. Picturesque. Facilities inside apartment excellent clean tidy modern can sleep up to 6 comfortably. Friendly helpful staff. ..."

Reviewed on 10 Jun 2025

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Tasman Holiday Parks - Papamoa Beach
Quest Mt Maunganui
Quest Mt Maunganui
4 out of 5
2 Rata St, Tauranga, Bay of Plenty
The price is Rp1.707.320 per night from 23 Jun to 24 Jun
Rp1.707.320
Rp2.006.078 total
23 Jun - 24 Jun
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star apartment in Tauranga. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, parking (surcharge) and free food shopping service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (202 reviews)
"Great location, excellent reception, modern building and spotless inside."

Reviewed on 16 Jun 2025

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Other neighbourhoods around Matua

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Bellevue

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

Bellevue
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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.

Otumoetai
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Brookfield

While Brookfield isn't home to many top sights, Huria Marae and Fernland Spa are some notable places to visit nearby.

Brookfield
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Judea

Though Judea may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Tenpin Tauranga and Huria Marae.

Judea
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Bethlehem

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

Bethlehem
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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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