Omanu Travel Guide
Tauranga
Popular places to visit
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.
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.
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
Te Puia Geothermal, Kiwi and Māori Art (Glow worms opt. extra)
Rotorua Geothermal Wonderland Tour – Departs Tauranga
Rotorua via Kiwi/lakes country & a visit to iconic Whakarewarewa
Tauranga Daytime Scenic Lake McLaren Tour
Top hotels in Omanu
Hotel Armitage and Conference Centre
lovely staff and huge room!
Reviewed on 11 Jan 2026
Trinity Wharf Tauranga
Beautiful location , clean rooms , excellent staff
Reviewed on 5 Jan 2026
Hotel on Devonport
Excellent room with great views.
Reviewed on 9 Jan 2026
Tasman Holiday Parks - Papamoa Beach
Loved it soooo much, we will be back again
Reviewed on 6 Jan 2026
City Suites Tauranga
Overall not bad for the price.
Reviewed on 7 Jan 2026
6 on Adams
Very close to Mt and dining options,and within walking distance of main shopping area
Reviewed on 1 Dec 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Omanu
Mount Maunganui
Mount Maunganui is popular for its beaches, and if you're looking for more to see and do, you might think about a trip to Pilot Bay Beach or Mount Hot Pools.
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.
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.
Kairua
While Kairua isn't home to many top sights, Papamoa Beach and Mercury Baypark are some notable places to visit nearby.
Maungatapu
Maungatapu might not have many top sights, but Memorial Park and Tenpin Tauranga are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Brookfield
While Brookfield isn't home to many top sights, Fernland Spa and Memorial Park are some notable places to visit nearby.
