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 romantic area.

Tauranga Domain

Mercury Baypark

4.5/5(60 reviews)

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

Mercury Baypark

Mount Hot Pools

4.5/5(70 reviews)

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.

Mount Hot Pools

Activities

Geothermal Mineral Bathing Hot Pool Experience

Geothermal Mineral Bathing Hot Pool Experience

AU$17
per adult
Geothermal Mineral Bathing Hot Pool Experience
Mount Maunganui Hot Pools Experience

Mount Maunganui Hot Pools Experience

AU$24
per adult
Mount Maunganui Hot Pools Experience
Mangapapa Glowworm Canyon

Tauranga: Evening Glowworm Kayak Tour

AU$245
per adult
Tauranga: Evening Glowworm Kayak Tour
6hr Hobbiton Movie Set Tour - Departs Tauranga

6hr Hobbiton Movie Set Tour - Departs Tauranga

AU$217
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
6hr Hobbiton Movie Set Tour - Departs Tauranga
Tauranga: Evening Glowworm Kayak Tour

Tauranga: Evening Glowworm Kayak Tour

AU$245
per adult
Tauranga: Evening Glowworm Kayak Tour
Scenic Walking Tour - Papamoa Hills and McLaren Falls

Scenic Short Hike Tour - Papamoa Hills and McLaren Falls

AU$101
per adult
Scenic Short Hike Tour - Papamoa Hills and McLaren Falls
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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$183 per night from 21 July to 22 July
AU$183
21 July - 22 July
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! (1,001 reviews)
"Lovely atmosphere"

Reviewed on 2 Jul. 2025

Trinity Wharf Tauranga
Hotel Armitage and Conference Centre
Hotel Armitage and Conference Centre
3.5 out of 5
9 Willow St, Tauranga
The price is AU$153 per night from 21 July to 22 July
AU$153
21 July - 22 July
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! (1,001 reviews)
"I liked the area. Peace n quiet. Easy parking. Great breakfast."

Reviewed on 5 Jul. 2025

Hotel Armitage and Conference Centre
Hotel on Devonport
Hotel on Devonport
4 out of 5
72 Devonport Road, Tauranga
The price is AU$164 per night from 20 July to 21 July
AU$164
20 July - 21 July
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! (1,003 reviews)
"Everything was pretty good. The location was accessible to many places and the room was clean and spacious. Only issue we had was poor wifi signal but other than that great views from the balcony."

Reviewed on 5 Jul. 2025

Hotel on Devonport
Tasman Holiday Parks - Papamoa Beach
Tasman Holiday Parks - Papamoa Beach
4 out of 5
535 Papamoa Beach Road, Tauranga
The price is AU$95 per night from 22 July to 23 July
AU$95
22 July - 23 July
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! (409 reviews)
"Magic beachfront unit"

Reviewed on 1 Jul. 2025

Tasman Holiday Parks - Papamoa Beach
Oceanside Resort & Twin Towers
Oceanside Resort & Twin Towers
4 out of 5
1 Maunganui Road, Tauranga
The price is AU$187 per night from 13 July to 14 July
AU$187
13 July - 14 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! (1,262 reviews)
"Didn't realise they were doing a bit of work around the property. Overall cleanliness was OK but feel the rooms were dated & in need of a revamp. Location is great."

Reviewed on 6 Jul. 2025

Oceanside Resort & Twin Towers
City Suites Tauranga
City Suites Tauranga
4.5 out of 5
32 Cameron Road, Tauranga
The price is AU$110 per night from 13 July to 14 July
AU$110
13 July - 14 July
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! (961 reviews)
"Loved my stay thank you for having me"

Reviewed on 2 Jul. 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, Memorial Park and Tenpin Tauranga 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 Memorial Park, 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 Huria Marae and Tenpin Tauranga.

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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