Omanu Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

 Mount Maunganui and Omanu beach panorama, Tauranga, New Zealand
 Mount Maunganui and Omanu beach panorama, Tauranga, New Zealand
Beautiful coastal hike to this little cove 
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Even if you haven't seen Lord of the Rings you will love Hobbiton, it is beautiful
Find a local who knows how to get to the base of it to go swimming, as its a unmarked and semi dangerous trail if you have never been before . The water is cold but refreshing

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Our pick of the best Omanu Hotel Deals

☀️ Mount Maunganui Beach Escape 🌴

☀️ Mount Maunganui Beach Escape 🌴

Mount Maunganui Bay of Plenty Region
Stay at this holiday home in Tauranga. Enjoy laundry facilities and air conditioning. Popular attractions Mount Maunganui and Blake Park are located nearby.
10/10 Exceptional! (1 review)
Great location for us. The place is very tidy and newly renovated. Excellent communication and responsiveness from Taryn, thanks so much for the stay!

Reviewed on 11 Jan 2026

☀️ Mount Maunganui Beach Escape 🌴
Hotel on Devonport

Hotel on Devonport

4 out of 5
72 Devonport Road Tauranga
Fully refundable
The price is AU$169 per night from 27 Mar to 28 Mar
AU$169
27 Mar - 28 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Tauranga. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,000 reviews)
Nothing to complain!

Reviewed on 10 Mar 2026

Hotel on Devonport
Trinity Wharf Tauranga

Trinity Wharf Tauranga

4.5 out of 5
51 Dive Crescent Tauranga
The price is AU$214 per night from 22 Mar to 23 Mar
AU$214
22 Mar - 23 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Tauranga. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a marina. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,001 reviews)
It was a pleasant stay thank you

Reviewed on 8 Mar 2026

Trinity Wharf Tauranga
City Suites Tauranga

City Suites Tauranga

4.5 out of 5
32 Cameron Road Tauranga
The price is AU$125 per night from 29 Mar to 30 Mar
AU$125
29 Mar - 30 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury aparthotel in Tauranga. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,028 reviews)
The room was very clean, it was a pleasure to stay there.

Reviewed on 12 Mar 2026

City Suites Tauranga
Oceanside Resort & Twin Towers

Oceanside Resort & Twin Towers

4 out of 5
1 Maunganui Road Tauranga
The price is AU$179 per night from 6 Apr to 7 Apr
AU$179
6 Apr - 7 Apr
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly aparthotel in Tauranga. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 3 restaurants. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in ...
7.8/10 Good! (1,333 reviews)
Lovely big rooms, well equipped, nice new pool and spa area. Great for families. Perfect location for town, main Mt Beach, Piolet Bay and at least 10 cafes and restaurants under the Towers. Easy underground car park.

Reviewed on 12 Mar 2026

Oceanside Resort & Twin Towers
Hotel Armitage and Conference Centre

Hotel Armitage and Conference Centre

3.5 out of 5
28 Brown Street Tauranga Bay of Plenty
The price is AU$144 per night from 12 Apr to 13 Apr
AU$144
12 Apr - 13 Apr
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Tauranga. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,002 reviews)
Good standard throughout with friendly staff. Did Norma eat in but would have breakfast next time. Ideal location for Central Tauranga and within walking distance to excellent cafes and the Strand and waterside. Easy to get to by car and good parking. Room facilities very good, and bed fabulous.

Reviewed on 7 Mar 2026

Hotel Armitage and Conference Centre
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Other neighbourhoods around Omanu

Mount Maunganui showing a city, a coastal town and a sunset

Mount Maunganui

5/5(1 area review)

Mount Maunganui is popular for its beaches, and if you're looking for more to see and do, you might think about a trip to Pilot Bay Beach or Maunganui Beach.

Mount Maunganui
So much fun trying jet boards! Cross between wake boarding and snowboarding, no boat needed to zip across the bay 😊

Matapihi

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

Matapihi
Mount Maunganui mauoa at sunset from pilot bay and mount drury tauranga

Otumoetai

4.5/5(16 area reviews)

Though Otumoetai may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Tauranga Domain and The Elms Mission House.

Otumoetai
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Kairua

While Kairua isn't home to many top sights, Papamoa Beach and Mercury Baypark are some notable places to visit nearby.

Kairua
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Maungatapu

Maungatapu might not have many top sights, but Tenpin Tauranga and Memorial Park are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Maungatapu
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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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