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 walkable 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

TAURANGA SHORE EXCURSION: V8 TRIKE - Tauranga City Tour

TAURANGA SHORE EXCURSION: V8 TRIKE - 1.5 hour City Sites

AU$625
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

AU$221
per adult
6hr Rotorua Geothermal Wonderland Tour - Departs Tauranga
6hr Hobbiton Movie Set Tour - Departs Tauranga

6hr Hobbiton Movie Set Tour - Departs Tauranga

AU$218
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

AU$1,621
per adult
Small Group Hobbiton Movie Set from Tauranga
Mangapapa Glowworm Canyon

Tauranga: Evening Glowworm Kayak Tour

AU$246
per adult
Tauranga: Evening Glowworm Kayak Tour
Blue Inferno Crater

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

AU$227
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
7hr Waimangu Geothermal Valley & Lake Rotomahana Tour - Departs Tauranga
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Our pick of the best Matapihi Hotel Deals

Hotel on Devonport
Hotel on Devonport
4 out of 5
72 Devonport Road, Tauranga
The price is AU$178 per night from 28 June to 29 June
AU$178
28 June - 29 June
includes taxes & fees
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! (1,000 reviews)
"I stay for a night most weeks for work. This hotel is perfect. Great parking, great location and quiet and comfortable. Always a great stay."

Reviewed on 16 Jun. 2025

Hotel on Devonport
Trinity Wharf Tauranga
Trinity Wharf Tauranga
4.5 out of 5
51 Dive Crescent, Tauranga
Fully refundable
The price is AU$175 per night from 29 June to 30 June
AU$175
29 June - 30 June
includes taxes & fees
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! (1,002 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
The price is AU$191 per night from 10 July to 11 July
AU$191
10 July - 11 July
includes taxes & fees
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 ...
7.6/10 Good! (1,255 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

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 AU$163 per night from 29 June to 30 June
AU$163
29 June - 30 June
includes taxes & fees
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! (1,000 reviews)
"Great last minute stay - beds were comfy, showers were great and we enjoyed breakfast! The staff was also great and super helful."

Reviewed on 9 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
The price is AU$127 per night from 25 June to 26 June
AU$127
25 June - 26 June
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star beach holiday park in Tauranga. Enjoy free parking, a beach locale, and a conference center. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
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

Tasman Holiday Parks - Papamoa Beach
City Suites Tauranga
City Suites Tauranga
4.5 out of 5
32 Cameron Road, Tauranga
The price is AU$120 per night from 22 June to 23 June
AU$120
22 June - 23 June
includes taxes & fees
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! (951 reviews)
"Handy location"

Reviewed on 10 Jun. 2025

City Suites Tauranga
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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 Huria Marae.

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 Blake Park and Mount Maunganui Golf Club.

Omanu
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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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