Welcome Bay

Tauranga

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Mount Maunganui featuring a sunset, a bay or harbour and general coastal views

Mount Maunganui

5/5(21 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

5/5(1 review)

Catch an event at Tauranga Domain during your trip to Tauranga. Visit the shops and charming cafes in this romantic area.

Tauranga Domain

ASB Baypark

4.5/5(4 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 Maunganui Beach

4.5/5(14 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

5/5(1 review)

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

Things to do

Blue Inferno Crater

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

€130
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
7hr Waimangu Geothermal Valley & Lake Rotomahana Tour - Departs Tauranga
Rotorua Highlights Tour

Tauranga Shore Excursion: Rotorua Highlights Tour

€96
per adult
Tauranga Shore Excursion: Rotorua Highlights Tour
6hr Rotorua Geothermal Wonderland Tour

6hr Rotorua Geothermal Wonderland Tour - Departs Tauranga

€127
per adult
6hr Rotorua Geothermal Wonderland Tour - Departs Tauranga
Tauranga: Evening Big Kanu Glowworm Tour

Tauranga: Evening Big Kanu Glowworm Tour

€90
per adult
Tauranga: Evening Big Kanu Glowworm Tour
6hr Hobbiton Movie Set Tour

6hr Hobbiton Movie Set Tour - Departs Tauranga

€125
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
6hr Hobbiton Movie Set Tour - Departs Tauranga
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Tauranga City & Scenic Local 2-hour Tour (City Sightseeing)

€41
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Tauranga City & Scenic Local 2-hour Tour (City Sightseeing)
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Top hotels in Welcome Bay

Trinity Wharf Tauranga
Trinity Wharf Tauranga
4.5 out of 5
51 Dive Crescent, Tauranga
The price is €120 per night from 4 May to 5 May
€120
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! (998 reviews)
"Friendly helpful staff Plenty of room Sea outlook No Sky sports Overpriced breakfast"

Reviewed on 4 Apr 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 €95 per night from 27 Apr to 28 Apr
€95
includes taxes & fees
27 Apr - 28 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! (1,003 reviews)
"Very nice"

Reviewed on 7 Apr 2025

Hotel Armitage and Conference Centre
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 ...
7.6/10 Good! (1,206 reviews)
"Enjoy our stay and the room were big and comfortable"

Reviewed on 23 Mar 2025

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Oceanside Resort & Twin Towers
Quest Mt Maunganui
Quest Mt Maunganui
4 out of 5
2 Rata St, Tauranga, Bay of Plenty
The price is €107 per night from 13 Apr to 14 Apr
€107
includes taxes & fees
13 Apr - 14 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! (178 reviews)
"Great property. Very quiet."

Reviewed on 2 Apr 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 €63 per night from 8 Apr to 9 Apr
€63
includes taxes & fees
8 Apr - 9 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 €91 per night from 9 Apr to 10 Apr
€91
includes taxes & fees
9 Apr - 10 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! (917 reviews)
"Was really good value. Very clean. Well maintained. Just a nice place to stay"

Reviewed on 29 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

4.5/5(2 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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