Popular places to visit

Mount Maunganui
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.

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.
Waipu Bay
Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Waipu Bay during your travels in Matapihi. Wander the area's beautiful beaches or simply enjoy one of its charming cafes.
Tauranga Domain
Catch an event at Tauranga Domain during your trip to Tauranga. Visit the shops and charming cafes in this romantic area.
ASB Baypark
Catch an event at ASB Baypark during your trip to Tauranga. Visit the spas and charming cafes in this walkable area.
Mount Maunganui Beach
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.
Activities

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

6hr Rotorua Geothermal Wonderland Tour - Departs Tauranga

Tauranga City & Scenic Local 2-hour Tour (City Sightseeing)

Shore Excursion: Geothermal Rotorua with Maori Cultural Performance at Whakarewarewa

Half Day Dolphin & Wildlife Cruise - Tauranga
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Other neighbourhoods around Matapihi

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

Tauranga South
While Tauranga South isn't home to many top sights, Tenpin Tauranga and Memorial Park are some notable places to visit nearby.

Hairini
When in Hairini, you can plan a visit to Tauranga Golf Club and Tenpin Tauranga, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Judea
Though Judea may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Tenpin Tauranga and Huria Marae.

Omanu
While Omanu may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Mount Maunganui Golf Club and Classic Flyers NZ.

Brookfield
While Brookfield isn't home to many top sights, Huria Marae and Fernland Spa are some notable places to visit nearby.
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- More holiday ideas
- Mount Maunganui
- Tauranga Domain
- ASB Baypark
- Blake Park
- Mount Hot Pools
- Bayfair Shopping Centre
- Pilot Bay Beach
- Pukehina Beach
- Mclaren Falls Park
- Omokoroa Beach
- Fernland Spa
- Tauranga Golf Club
- Mount Maunganui Summit Track
- Memorial Park
- Tenpin Tauranga
- The Elms Mission House
- Waimarino Adventure Park
- Oropi Hot Pools
- Te Puna Quarry Park
- The Mount Mainstreet
- Huria Marae
- Kiwi360
- Mount Maunganui Golf Club
- Wairere Falls
- Classic Flyers NZ
- Mauao
- Haiku Park
- Fergusson Park