Welcome Bay Travel Guide

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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 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

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

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

Mangapapa Glowworm Canyon

Tauranga: Evening Glowworm Kayak Tour

AU$243
per adult
Tauranga: Evening Glowworm Kayak Tour
6hr Hobbiton Movie Set Tour - Departs Tauranga

6hr Hobbiton Movie Set Tour - Departs Tauranga

AU$238
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
6hr Hobbiton Movie Set Tour - Departs Tauranga
Scenic Walking Tour - Papamoa Hills and McLaren Falls

Scenic Short Hike Tour - Papamoa Hills and McLaren Falls

AU$118
per adult
Scenic Short Hike Tour - Papamoa Hills and McLaren Falls
Small Group Hobbiton Movie Set from Tauranga

Small Group Hobbiton Movie Set from Tauranga

AU$1,606
per adult
Small Group Hobbiton Movie Set from Tauranga
Blue Inferno Crater

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

AU$256
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
7hr Waimangu Geothermal Valley & Lake Rotomahana Tour - Departs Tauranga
From Tauranga: Skydive over Mount Maunganui

From Tauranga: Skydive over Mount Maunganui

AU$491
per adult
From Tauranga: Skydive over Mount Maunganui
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Our pick of the best Welcome Bay Hotel Deals

Panoramic vista from city to the sea. Enjoy the opulence of gardens and space

Panoramic vista from city to the sea. Enjoy the opulence of gardens and space

Tauranga
Stay at this vacation home in Tauranga. Enjoy laundry facilities and air conditioning. Popular attractions Rangataua Bay and Kaiate Falls are located ...
2/10 (1 review)
Worst Host Ever
"We booked, she confirmed, and when we are already down the road for check in, canceled our booking at the last 1 minute, this is the most horrible things happened to us in our life, the host medsaged me that the “ Hi there, im so very sorry but someone had put something down the toilet and when i ..."

Reviewed on 26 Apr. 2025

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Panoramic vista from city to the sea. Enjoy the opulence of gardens and space
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$146 per night from 30 July to 31 July
AU$146
30 July - 31 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! (1,005 reviews)
"Property was fine for our requirements"

Reviewed on 12 Jul. 2025

Hotel Armitage and Conference Centre
Trinity Wharf Tauranga

Trinity Wharf Tauranga

4.5 out of 5
51 Dive Crescent, Tauranga
The price is AU$181 per night from 3 Aug to 4 Aug
AU$181
3 Aug - 4 Aug
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! (1,000 reviews)
"Great stay. Only downside was that you could hear everything and everyone in the hallways and sometimes through the walls. Not great on a Saturday night. Otherwise the bed size was great, bathroom nice and clean and easy to find a car park"

Reviewed on 13 Jul. 2025

Trinity Wharf Tauranga
Hotel on Devonport

Hotel on Devonport

4 out of 5
72 Devonport Road, Tauranga
The price is AU$162 per night from 10 Aug to 11 Aug
AU$162
10 Aug - 11 Aug
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! (1,002 reviews)
"Great place to stay, centrally located. Room size very generous and has a nice view of harbour."

Reviewed on 16 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$113 per night from 20 July to 21 July
AU$113
20 July - 21 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! (413 reviews)
"Great place to stay"

Reviewed on 13 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$182 per night from 7 Aug to 8 Aug
AU$182
7 Aug - 8 Aug
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! (1,264 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
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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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Poike

Poike might not have many top sights, but Tauranga Golf Club and Tenpin Tauranga are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Poike
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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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