Matua
Tauranga
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.
Fergusson Park
Explore the great outdoors at Fergusson Park, a lovely green space in Tauranga. Stroll along the area's beautiful beaches or simply savour 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.
Mercury Baypark
Catch an event at Mercury Baypark during your trip to Tauranga. Visit the spas and charming cafes in this walkable area.
Blake Park
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.
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 Matua
By The Harbour
Good for price, however, a bit inconvenient not having water/sink in the kitchen facilities, other than that, excellent for a small family and short time.
Reviewed on 9 Jun 2025
Hotel on Devonport
Great location for all the family to have an explore around
Reviewed on 22 Oct 2025
Hotel Armitage and Conference Centre
Comfortable
Reviewed on 20 Oct 2025
Trinity Wharf Tauranga
The check in experience wasn’t very smooth as the property uses passcodes rather than tap cards. The passcode dials on the doors are very tiny. Not a major but not convenient. Also, to enable GOKI app for door unlocking, there was no booking code to be found in any email comms. Had to ask the ...
Reviewed on 24 Oct 2025
Oceanside Resort & Twin Towers
The location was fantastic - close to shops, beach, restaurants, Mt M. Managers (Staff) were so kind and welcoming. Will definitely stay here again when next we are in NZ.
Reviewed on 16 Oct 2025
Opal Hot Springs & Holiday Park
Stayed a night with my son in a kitchen cabin. Rooms are simple and clean. Pools were lovely, very clean and well kept. Staff were very friendly. Nice getaway thankyou, absolutely be back.
Reviewed on 23 Oct 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Matua
Bellevue
While Bellevue isn't home to many top sights, Fernland Spa and Tauranga Domain are some notable places to visit nearby.
Otumoetai
Though Otumoetai may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Tauranga Domain and The Elms Mission House.
Brookfield
While Brookfield isn't home to many top sights, Huria Marae and Fernland Spa 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 Huria Marae and Tenpin Tauranga.
Bethlehem
If you're spending some time in Bethlehem, Fernland Spa and Waimarino Adventure Park are top sights worth seeing.
Tauranga South
While Tauranga South isn't home to many top sights, Memorial Park and Tenpin Tauranga are some notable places to visit nearby.
