Tauranga South Travel Guide
Tauranga
Visit Tauranga South
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.
Tenpin Tauranga
Enjoy an outing to Tenpin Tauranga during your stay 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.
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 Tauranga South
18th Avenue Thermal Motel
Small room, helpful friendly staff. Parking was tight. The rooms were tidy. There is no AC so when we were there it was rather warm.
Reviewed on 5 Jan 2026
Bennetts Tauranga Motor Inn
This place had all the amenities, including a well stocked kitchen. It wasn’t very clean unfortunately.
Reviewed on 23 Dec 2025
850 Cameron Motel
Perfect score all across the board. Quick check-in, excellent amenities, clean, and quiet. Will certainly be back when in Tauranga again.
Reviewed on 23 Dec 2025
Garden Court Motel & Backpakers
Easy fast check in. Heat pump unit made things comfortable. Not common in lower priced accommodation. Easy check out. Good value. Happy to return.
Reviewed on 18 Oct 2025
Colonial Court Motor Inn
Very nice property
Reviewed on 27 Sept 2025
Academy Motor Inn
Fantastic place to stay!! Very clean and tidy
Reviewed on 2 Sept 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Tauranga South
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.
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.
Gate Pa
While there might not be top attractions in Gate Pa, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Tauranga Golf Club 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.
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 Tenpin Tauranga, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
