Maungatapu
Tauranga
Visit Maungatapu
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.
Tauranga Domain
Catch an event at Tauranga Domain during your trip to Tauranga. Visit the shops and charming cafes in this family-friendly 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.
Mercury Baypark
Catch an event at Mercury Baypark during your trip to Tauranga. Visit the spas and charming cafes in this walkable area.
Mount Hot Pools
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.
Things to do
Tauranga Harbour Scenic One Hour Historical Boat Cruise
Boutique tour , Mt Maunganui, NZ farm, Rotorua lakes/geothermal
From Tauranga: Half-Day Swimming with Dolphins Tour
Rotorua via Kiwi/lakes country & a visit to iconic Whakarewarewa
From Tauranga: Skydive over Mount Maunganui
Top hotels in Maungatapu
Hotel on Devonport
Clean room very helpful staff central to the city
Reviewed on 10 Feb 2026
Trinity Wharf Tauranga
Everything was great, location, room, parking, very friendly and helpful staff. Only free cookies was to sweet !
Reviewed on 8 Feb 2026
Hotel Armitage and Conference Centre
Always enjoy staying here, comfy rooms and great service
Reviewed on 22 Jan 2026
City Suites Tauranga
Very kind staff and very quiet area to relax.
Reviewed on 6 Feb 2026
Opal Hot Springs & Holiday Park
The place was overall great quality and as advertised. We had access to good shower/toilet bathrooms next door. The only problems were the stove top only worked at full temp so we had to use the communal kitchen, and the tree scraping on the side of the building (cabin 7) kept us awake all 3 nights ...
Reviewed on 27 Jan 2026
18th Avenue Thermal Motel
Nice motel and nice staff. Good to have the warm pool to relax in
Reviewed on 6 Feb 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Maungatapu
Hairini
When in Hairini, you can plan a visit to Tauranga Golf Club and Fernland Spa, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
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.
Tauranga South
While Tauranga South isn't home to many top sights, Tenpin Tauranga 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.
Welcome Bay
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Welcome Bay and surrounding area, you can visit Tauranga Golf Club and Mercury Baypark.
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.
