Welcome Bay

Tauranga

Popular places to visit

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

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.

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

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

Tauranga Domain

Mercury Baypark

Catch an event at Mercury Baypark during your trip to Tauranga. Visit the spas and charming cafes in this walkable area.

Mercury Baypark

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.

Blake Park

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.

Mount Hot Pools

Things to do

Mt Maunganui main beach

Boutique tour , Mt Maunganui, NZ farm, Rotorua lakes/geothermal

€118
per adult
Boutique tour , Mt Maunganui, NZ farm, Rotorua lakes/geothermal
Rotorua via Kiwi/lakes country & a visit to iconic Whakarewarewa

Rotorua via Kiwi/lakes country & a visit to iconic Whakarewarewa

€146
per adult
Rotorua via Kiwi/lakes country & a visit to iconic Whakarewarewa
6hr Rotorua Geothermal Wonderland Tour - Departs Tauranga

6hr Rotorua Geothermal Wonderland Tour - Departs Tauranga

€137
per adult
6hr Rotorua Geothermal Wonderland Tour - Departs Tauranga
Tauranga Daytime Scenic Lake McLaren Tour

Tauranga Daytime Scenic Lake McLaren Tour

€90
per adult
Tauranga Daytime Scenic Lake McLaren Tour
Mount Maunganui Hot Pools Experience

Mount Maunganui Hot Pools Experience

€13
per adult
Mount Maunganui Hot Pools Experience
Roady NZ

TAURANGA SHORE EXCURSION: Epic 25 min V8 Trike tour of Mt Maunganui & Tauranga

€123
per traveller
TAURANGA SHORE EXCURSION: Epic 25 min V8 Trike tour of Mt Maunganui & Tauranga
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Top hotels in Welcome Bay

Panoramic vista from city to the sea. Enjoy the opulence of gardens and space

Panoramic vista from city to the sea. Enjoy the opulence of gardens and space

Tauranga
Stay at this vacation home in Tauranga. Enjoy laundry facilities and air conditioning. Popular attractions Rangataua Bay and Kaiate Falls are located ...
2/10 (1 review)
Worst Host Ever
"We booked, she confirmed, and when we are already down the road for check in, canceled our booking at the last 1 minute, this is the most horrible things happened to us in our life, the host medsaged me that the “ Hi there, im so very sorry but someone had put something down the toilet and when i ..."

Reviewed on 26 Apr 2025

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Panoramic vista from city to the sea. Enjoy the opulence of gardens and space
Hotel Armitage and Conference Centre

Hotel Armitage and Conference Centre

3.5 out of 5
9 Willow St, Tauranga
The price is €88 per night from 18 Aug to 19 Aug
€88
18 Aug - 19 Aug
includes taxes & fees
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! (1,006 reviews)
"Close to dining areas."

Reviewed on 27 Jul 2025

Hotel Armitage and Conference Centre
Hotel on Devonport

Hotel on Devonport

4 out of 5
72 Devonport Road, Tauranga
The price is €100 per night from 24 Aug to 25 Aug
€100
24 Aug - 25 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Tauranga. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,000 reviews)
Always the best
"Currently doing a project in the area and staying here once a week. I cannot fault this hotel. Quiet, comfortable, great staff who are super friendly. Great car parking too."

Reviewed on 28 Jul 2025

Hotel on Devonport
Trinity Wharf Tauranga

Trinity Wharf Tauranga

4.5 out of 5
51 Dive Crescent, Tauranga
The price is €112 per night from 4 Aug to 5 Aug
€112
4 Aug - 5 Aug
includes taxes & fees
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! (1,000 reviews)
"From my room, had stunning view overlooking Tauranga harbour. With this view alone, all I wanted to do was stay in the room. Enjoyed long soaks in spa bath and even ordering room service. Staff I had interactions with were very pleasant, helpful and provided impeccable customer service. Highly recommended ..."

Reviewed on 24 Jul 2025

Trinity Wharf Tauranga
City Suites Tauranga

City Suites Tauranga

4.5 out of 5
32 Cameron Road, Tauranga
The price is €81 per night from 8 Aug to 9 Aug
€81
8 Aug - 9 Aug
includes taxes & fees
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! (976 reviews)
"Another great stay. Good rooms friendly staff thank you!"

Reviewed on 31 Jul 2025

City Suites Tauranga
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! (1,268 reviews)
Great Location
"Great location right by the main beach at Mt Maunganui. Friendly staff. Quiet."

Reviewed on 27 Jul 2025

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Oceanside Resort & Twin Towers
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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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Poike

Poike might not have many top sights, but Tauranga Golf Club and Tenpin Tauranga are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Poike
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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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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 Mercury Baypark are some notable places to visit nearby.

Kairua

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