Welcome Bay 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

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

Mount Hot Pools

4.5/5(70 reviews)

Enjoy an outing to Mount Hot Pools during your stay in Tauranga. Stroll along the area's beautiful beaches or simply savour its charming cafes.

Mount Hot Pools

Activities

Blue Inferno Crater

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

AU$223
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$164
per adult
Tauranga Shore Excursion: Rotorua Highlights Tour
Tauranga Shore Excursion: Rotorua Hell's Gate Experience

ROTORUA - Hell's Gate Geothermal Park & Mud Spa Day Trip

AU$254
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
ROTORUA - Hell's Gate Geothermal Park & Mud Spa Day Trip
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Tauranga City & Scenic Local 2-hour Tour (City Sightseeing)

AU$71
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Tauranga City & Scenic Local 2-hour Tour (City Sightseeing)
Tauranga: Daytime Scenic Lake McLaren Kayak Tour

Tauranga: Daytime Scenic Lake McLaren Kayak Tour

AU$159
per adult
Tauranga: Daytime Scenic Lake McLaren Kayak Tour
Shore Excursion: Geothermal Rotorua with Maori Cultural Performance at Whakarewarewa

Shore Excursion: Geothermal Rotorua with Maori Cultural Performance at Whakarewarewa

AU$268
per adult
Shore Excursion: Geothermal Rotorua with Maori Cultural Performance at Whakarewarewa
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Our pick of the best Welcome Bay Hotel Deals

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 6 Apr to 7 Apr
AU$168
includes taxes & fees
6 Apr - 7 Apr
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)
"Huge room to other hotels I've stayed at and massive bed. Really comfortable and been spruced up a bit. Friendly staff. Didn't get to use many facilities as it was just an overnight stay for work. Would recommend a stay here. Very reasonably priced too."

Reviewed on 28 Mar. 2025

Hotel Armitage and Conference Centre
Oceanside Resort & Twin Towers
Oceanside Resort & Twin Towers
4 out of 5
1 Maunganui Road, Tauranga
The price is AU$212 per night from 11 Apr to 12 Apr
AU$212
includes taxes & fees
11 Apr - 12 Apr
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! (1,219 reviews)
"Very handy to the beach shops and restaurant plus safe car park under hotel."

Reviewed on 31 Mar. 2025

Oceanside Resort & Twin Towers
Trinity Wharf Tauranga
Trinity Wharf Tauranga
4.5 out of 5
51 Dive Crescent, Tauranga
The price is AU$207 per night from 4 May to 5 May
AU$207
includes taxes & fees
4 May - 5 May
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)
"Nice place to stay"

Reviewed on 29 Mar. 2025

Trinity Wharf Tauranga
Quest Mt Maunganui
Quest Mt Maunganui
4 out of 5
2 Rata St, Tauranga, Bay of Plenty
The price is AU$191 per night from 6 Apr to 7 Apr
AU$191
includes taxes & fees
6 Apr - 7 Apr
Stay at this 4-star apartment in Tauranga. Enjoy free WiFi, parking (surcharge), and free grocery shopping service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (176 reviews)
"A beautifully kept property with quality inclusions. The staff were very pleasant to deal with."

Reviewed on 29 Mar. 2025

Quest Mt Maunganui
Tasman Holiday Parks - Papamoa Beach
Tasman Holiday Parks - Papamoa Beach
4 out of 5
535 Papamoa Beach Road, Tauranga
The price is AU$134 per night from 7 Apr to 8 Apr
AU$134
includes taxes & fees
7 Apr - 8 Apr
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! (396 reviews)
"The property far exceeded my expectations. Staff were incredible. Rooms were clean and we got fresh towels daily. So many staff on the grounds doing maintenance daily. The pool was so wonderful and kids stayed whole time in there. Walking distance to plaza with supermarkets and food and cafes and ..."

Reviewed on 30 Mar. 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$133 per night from 7 Apr to 8 Apr
AU$133
includes taxes & fees
7 Apr - 8 Apr
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! (929 reviews)
"Bit too close to the District Court. However, was convenient for CBD. Fine for a couple of night’s stay, but we wouldn’t want to stay longer."

Reviewed on 30 Mar. 2025

City Suites Tauranga
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Other neighbourhoods around Welcome Bay

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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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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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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
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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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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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Kairua

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

Kairua

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