Welcome Bay

Tauranga

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

Mount Maunganui

5/5(21 reviews)

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

5/5(1 review)

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

Tauranga Domain

Mercury Baypark

4.5/5(4 reviews)

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

5/5(1 review)

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

4.5/5(3 reviews)

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

6hr Hobbiton Movie Set Tour - Departs Tauranga

6hr Hobbiton Movie Set Tour - Departs Tauranga

€132
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
6hr Hobbiton Movie Set Tour - Departs Tauranga
Small Group Hobbiton Movie Set from Tauranga

Small Group Hobbiton Movie Set from Tauranga

€891
per adult
Small Group Hobbiton Movie Set from Tauranga
Private Tour in Tauranga Magical Hobbiton Movie Set

Private Tour Tauranga Magical Hobbiton Movie Set

€715
per adult
Private Tour Tauranga Magical Hobbiton Movie Set
Mt Maunganui main beach

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

€117
per adult
Boutique tour , Mt Maunganui, NZ farm, Rotorua lakes/geothermal
6hr Rotorua Geothermal Wonderland Tour - Departs Tauranga

6hr Rotorua Geothermal Wonderland Tour - Departs Tauranga

€136
per adult
6hr Rotorua Geothermal Wonderland Tour - Departs Tauranga
Tauranga Daytime Scenic Lake McLaren Tour

Tauranga Daytime Scenic Lake McLaren Tour

€89
per adult
Tauranga Daytime Scenic Lake McLaren Tour
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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
Trinity Wharf Tauranga

Trinity Wharf Tauranga

4.5 out of 5
51 Dive Crescent, Tauranga
The price is €117 per night from 5 Oct to 6 Oct
€117
per night
5 Oct - 6 Oct
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! (1,003 reviews)
"Good property. Nice view. However, for this price point you would expect better media equipment like smart TVs. TV in the master bedroom at very least. Overall happy to return."

Reviewed on 21 Sept 2025

Trinity Wharf Tauranga
Hotel on Devonport

Hotel on Devonport

4 out of 5
72 Devonport Road, Tauranga
The price is €93 per night from 26 Sept to 27 Sept
€93
per night
26 Sept - 27 Sept
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! (1,005 reviews)
"The room was a really good size and also had a couch and small balcony. The bathroom was huge and had a spa bath. The place was very clean. Parking was convenient and there was a bar on one level. The only complaint was the water in the shower sometimes went hit and cold. Great place to stay."

Reviewed on 18 Sept 2025

Hotel on Devonport
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 5 Oct to 6 Oct
€88
per night
5 Oct - 6 Oct
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! (1,007 reviews)
"Enjoyed my stay, bed and pillows are super-comfortable and the room has everything I needed"

Reviewed on 22 Sept 2025

Hotel Armitage and Conference Centre
Opal Hot Springs & Holiday Park

Opal Hot Springs & Holiday Park

2.5 out of 5
257 Okauia Springs Road, Okauia
The price is €47 per night from 7 Oct to 8 Oct
€47
per night
7 Oct - 8 Oct
Book a stay at this golf holiday park in Okauia. Enjoy free parking, 3 outdoor pools, and hot springs on site. Our guests praise the pool and the clean rooms ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (479 reviews)
"It suited our needes"

Reviewed on 23 Aug 2025

Opal Hot Springs & Holiday Park
Quest on Durham

Quest on Durham

4 out of 5
6 Durham Street, Tauranga
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is €99 per night from 28 Sept to 29 Sept
€99
per night
28 Sept - 29 Sept
Stay at this 4-star aparthotel in Tauranga. Enjoy free WiFi, parking (surcharge), and free grocery shopping service. Popular attractions Mount Maunganui and ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (578 reviews)
"Good stay and they were accomodating. Note that there is a building site right next to it that looks into the rooms on one side. I’d still stay there but ask for a room on the non building site side."

Reviewed on 19 Sept 2025

Quest on Durham
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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 Memorial Park, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Hairini
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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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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.

Parkvale
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Tauranga South

4.5/5(2 area reviews)

While Tauranga South isn't home to many top sights, Memorial Park and Tenpin Tauranga 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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