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.
Fernland Spa
Explore the great outdoors at Fernland Spa, a lovely green space in Tauranga. Stroll along the area's beautiful beaches or simply savour its charming cafes.
Waimarino Adventure Park
Bring the family to Waimarino Adventure Park and enjoy the excitement of this theme park in Tauranga. Visit the spas and charming cafes in this walkable area.
Tauranga Domain
Catch an event at Tauranga Domain during your trip to Tauranga. Visit the shops and charming cafes in this walkable area.
Mercury Baypark
Catch an event at Mercury Baypark during your trip to Tauranga. Visit the spas and charming cafes in this walkable area.
Things to do
Tauranga Harbour Scenic One Hour Historical Boat Cruise
Boutique tour , Mt Maunganui, NZ farm, Rotorua lakes/geothermal
Rotorua via Kiwi/lakes country & a visit to iconic Whakarewarewa
From Tauranga: Skydive over Mount Maunganui
Top hotels in Bethlehem
Bethlehem Motor Inn
Great room and amenities.
Reviewed on 10 Dec 2025
Trinity Wharf Tauranga
Nice and tidy room, serviced daily. Great location, friendly helpful staff. Would happily stay here again.
Reviewed on 6 Dec 2025
Hotel Armitage and Conference Centre
The cleaning staff does a superb job cleaning and refreshing the room.
Reviewed on 8 Dec 2025
Hotel on Devonport
Very tidy room. Great location. Comfortable bed
Reviewed on 5 Dec 2025
City Suites Tauranga
All good. No complaints
Reviewed on 17 Nov 2025
Oceanside Resort & Twin Towers
Very reasonable price room was massive and clean. Great view of the beach and walking distance to shops and beach 😊
Reviewed on 16 Nov 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Bethlehem
Gate Pa
While there might not be top attractions in Gate Pa, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Tauranga Golf Club and Fernland Spa.
Bellevue
While Bellevue isn't home to many top sights, Fernland Spa and Tauranga Domain are some notable places to visit nearby.
Judea
Though Judea may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Tenpin Tauranga and Fernland Spa.
Tauriko
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Tauriko and surrounding area, you can visit Tauranga Golf Club and Fernland Spa.
Brookfield
While Brookfield isn't home to many top sights, Fernland Spa and Memorial Park are some notable places to visit nearby.
Parkvale
Though Parkvale may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Tauranga Golf Club and Fernland Spa.