Maungatapu Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

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
Rangataua Bay

Rangataua Bay

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Rangataua Bay during your travels in Mount Maunganui. While you're in the area, stroll along the beautiful beaches.

Rangataua 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

Blake Park

4/5(17 reviews)

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.

Blake Park

Activities

Blue Inferno Crater

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

AU$222
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
7hr Waimangu Geothermal Valley & Lake Rotomahana 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
Mount Maunganui, seaside paradise and place of history and culture

Mount Maunganui Hīkoi Walking Tour

AU$54
per adult
Mount Maunganui Hīkoi Walking Tour
Tauranga Harbour Scenic One Hour Historical Boat Cruise

Tauranga Harbour Scenic One Hour Historical Boat Cruise

AU$36
per adult
Tauranga Harbour Scenic One Hour Historical Boat Cruise
ORCA pods make a stop in the Bay

Dolphin & Wildlife Encounters

AU$158
per adult
Dolphin & Wildlife Encounters
Pohutu Geyser at Te Puia

Private Tour Rotorua Shore Excursion up to 8 Passengers

AU$1,103
per traveller
Private Tour Rotorua Shore Excursion up to 8 Passengers
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Our pick of the best Maungatapu Hotel Deals

Hotel on Devonport
Hotel on Devonport
4 out of 5
72 Devonport Road, Tauranga
The price is AU$196 per night from 4 Jan to 5 Jan
AU$196
includes taxes & fees
4 Jan - 5 Jan 2025
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! (1,006 reviews)
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Reviewed on 28 Dec. 2024

Hotel on Devonport
Hotel Armitage and Conference Centre
Hotel Armitage and Conference Centre
3.5 out of 5
9 Willow St, Tauranga
The price is AU$185 per night from 19 Jan to 20 Jan
AU$185
includes taxes & fees
19 Jan - 20 Jan 2025
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 ...
7.6/10 Good! (1,000 reviews)
Stayed here multiple times always good value
"We stay here when working in Tauranga. Its a really nice hotel with free easy parking and good room service, the staff are great too. Rooms are always clean."

Reviewed on 16 Dec. 2024

Hotel Armitage and Conference Centre
Trinity Wharf Tauranga
Trinity Wharf Tauranga
4.5 out of 5
51 Dive Crescent, Tauranga
The price is AU$207 per night from 5 Jan to 6 Jan
AU$207
includes taxes & fees
5 Jan - 6 Jan 2025
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! (997 reviews)
"We enjoyed the spectacular waterfront views, the staff were friendly and courteous, dinner was scrumptious."

Reviewed on 22 Dec. 2024

Trinity Wharf Tauranga
Tasman Holiday Parks - Papamoa Beach
Tasman Holiday Parks - Papamoa Beach
4 out of 5
535 Papamoa Beach Road, Tauranga
The price is AU$395 per night from 24 Jan to 25 Jan
AU$395
includes taxes & fees
24 Jan - 25 Jan 2025
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! (382 reviews)
"Very convenient access to the beach, the Villa was extremely comfortable."

Reviewed on 28 Dec. 2024

Tasman Holiday Parks - Papamoa Beach
Quest on Durham
Quest on Durham
4 out of 5
6 Durham Street, Tauranga
The price is AU$195 per night from 28 Jan to 29 Jan
AU$195
includes taxes & fees
28 Jan - 29 Jan 2025
Stay at this 4-star aparthotel in Tauranga. Enjoy free WiFi, parking (surcharge), and free grocery shopping service. Popular attractions Mount Maunganui and ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (533 reviews)
"Quite ,large rooms, clean and clise to the down town Tauranga"

Reviewed on 27 Dec. 2024

Quest on Durham
Oceanside Resort & Twin Towers
Oceanside Resort & Twin Towers
4 out of 5
1 Maunganui Road, Tauranga
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! (1,176 reviews)
"Rooms were clean and well maintained great view and had everything you need would stay again"

Reviewed on 16 Dec. 2024

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Other neighbourhoods around Maungatapu

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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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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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Matapihi

The beaches and cosy cafes are top of the list for many visitors to Matapihi. A stop by Rangataua Bay or Waipu Bay might round out your trip.

Matapihi
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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.

Parkvale
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Welcome Bay

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Welcome Bay and surrounding area, you can visit Memorial Park and Tenpin Tauranga.

Welcome Bay
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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.

Gate Pa

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