Matapihi Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Photo by Kimberly & Tyler
Photo by Kimberly & Tyler

Popular places to visit

Mount Maunganui which includes a sunset, a coastal town and general coastal views

Mount Maunganui

4.5/5(454 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

Waipu Bay

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Waipu Bay during your travels in Matapihi. Wander the area's beautiful beaches or simply enjoy one of its charming cafes.

Waipu Bay

Tauranga Domain

4.5/5(53 reviews)

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

Tauranga Domain

Mount Maunganui Beach

4.5/5(418 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.

Mount Maunganui Beach

ASB Baypark

4.5/5(60 reviews)

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

ASB Baypark

Activities

Blue Inferno Crater

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

AU$221
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
7hr Waimangu Geothermal Valley & Lake Rotomahana Tour - Departs Tauranga
Rotorua Highlights Tour

Tauranga Shore Excursion: Rotorua Highlights Tour

AU$162
per adult
Tauranga Shore Excursion: Rotorua Highlights Tour
6hr Hobbiton Movie Set Tour

6hr Hobbiton Movie Set Tour - Departs Tauranga

AU$212
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
6hr Hobbiton Movie Set Tour - Departs Tauranga
4hr Shore Excursion - History and Tasting Tour FREE Kiwifruit Ice Cream

4hr Shore Excursion - History and Tasting Tour FREE Kiwifruit Tasting

AU$85
per adult
4hr Shore Excursion - History and Tasting Tour FREE Kiwifruit Tasting
6hr Rotorua Geothermal Wonderland Tour

6hr Rotorua Geothermal Wonderland Tour - Departs Tauranga

AU$215
per adult
6hr Rotorua Geothermal Wonderland Tour - Departs Tauranga
ORCA pods make a stop in the Bay

Dolphin & Wildlife Encounters

AU$158
per adult
Dolphin & Wildlife Encounters
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Our pick of the best Matapihi Hotel Deals

Trinity Wharf Tauranga
Trinity Wharf Tauranga
4.5 out of 5
51 Dive Crescent, Tauranga
The price is AU$212 per night from 2 Mar to 3 Mar
AU$212
includes taxes & fees
2 Mar - 3 Mar
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Tauranga. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a marina. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property condition in ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (998 reviews)
"Wonderful property on the harbor"

Reviewed on 18 Feb. 2025

Trinity Wharf Tauranga
Oceanside Resort & Twin Towers
Oceanside Resort & Twin Towers
4 out of 5
1 Maunganui Road, Tauranga
The price is AU$211 per night from 25 Feb to 26 Feb
AU$211
includes taxes & fees
25 Feb - 26 Feb
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly aparthotel in Tauranga. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 3 restaurants. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff ...
7.8/10 Good! (1,207 reviews)
"friendly staff good location ideal for short stay. was a little noisy with landscaping work below our apartment from early morning. otherwise we enjoyed the stay."

Reviewed on 20 Feb. 2025

Oceanside Resort & Twin Towers
Hotel Armitage and Conference Centre
Hotel Armitage and Conference Centre
3.5 out of 5
9 Willow St, Tauranga
The price is AU$168 per night from 23 Mar to 24 Mar
AU$168
includes taxes & fees
23 Mar - 24 Mar
Stay at this 3.5-star eco-certified hotel in Tauranga. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
7.8/10 Good! (1,001 reviews)
"Clean"

Reviewed on 20 Feb. 2025

Hotel Armitage and Conference Centre
Hotel on Devonport
Hotel on Devonport
4 out of 5
72 Devonport Road, Tauranga
The price is AU$224 per night from 25 Mar to 26 Mar
AU$224
includes taxes & fees
25 Mar - 26 Mar
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Tauranga. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,005 reviews)
Highly recommended
"This is a fabulous hotel. Great room, excellent car parking too. Staff were excellent too."

Reviewed on 21 Feb. 2025

Hotel on Devonport
City Suites Tauranga
City Suites Tauranga
4.5 out of 5
32 Cameron Road, Tauranga
The price is AU$135 per night from 2 Mar to 3 Mar
AU$135
includes taxes & fees
2 Mar - 3 Mar
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury aparthotel in Tauranga. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (914 reviews)
"All good, no complaints about anything except had trouble finding how to get onto TV programmes!"

Reviewed on 18 Feb. 2025

City Suites Tauranga
Summit Motor Lodge
Summit Motor Lodge
2 out of 5
213 Waihi Rd, Tauranga, Bay of Plenty
The price is AU$165 per night from 25 Feb to 26 Feb
AU$165
includes taxes & fees
25 Feb - 26 Feb
Stay at this motel in Tauranga. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions Mount Maunganui and Huria Marae are located ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (28 reviews)
"Has everything you need. Comfortable beds and pillows. Staff friendly and accommodating with a late checkout."

Reviewed on 14 Feb. 2025

Summit Motor Lodge
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Other neighbourhoods around Matapihi

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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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Tauranga South

4/5(88 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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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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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.

Judea
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Omanu

While Omanu may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Mount Maunganui Golf Club and Classic Flyers NZ.

Omanu
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Brookfield

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

Brookfield

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