Welcome Bay Travel Guide

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Popular places to visit

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Mount Maunganui

4.5/5(454 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
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Tauranga Domain

4.5/5(53 reviews)

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

Tauranga Domain
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Mount Hot Pools

4.5/5(70 reviews)

Enjoy an outing to Mount Hot Pools during your stay in Tauranga. Stroll along the area's beautiful beaches or simply savour its charming cafes.

Mount Hot Pools
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Blake Park

4/5(17 reviews)

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
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Bayfair Shopping Centre

You can enjoy retail therapy at Bayfair Shopping Centre during your visit to Tauranga. While you're in the area, stroll along the beautiful beaches.

Bayfair Shopping Centre
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ASB Baypark

4.5/5(60 reviews)

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

ASB Baypark

Activities

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Private Tour to Rotorua (Max 11 Passengers)

AU$1,057
Per adult
Private Tour to Rotorua (Max 11 Passengers)
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From Tauranga: Skydive over Mount Maunganui

AU$465
Per adult
From Tauranga: Skydive over Mount Maunganui
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Full Day Private Shore Tour in Auckland from Tauranga Cruise Port

AU$588
Per adult
Full Day Private Shore Tour in Auckland from Tauranga Cruise Port
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MT. Maunganui and Rotorua Tour from Tauranga with Concert

AU$256
Per adult
MT. Maunganui and Rotorua Tour from Tauranga with Concert
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Tauranga: Scenic Lake Mclaren Kayak Tour

AU$163
Per adult
Tauranga: Scenic Lake Mclaren Kayak Tour
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Private Tour Rotorua Shore Excursion up to 8 Passengers

AU$1,197
Per adult
Private Tour Rotorua Shore Excursion up to 8 Passengers
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Our pick of the best Welcome Bay Hotel Deals

Opal Hot Springs & Holiday Park
Opal Hot Springs & Holiday Park
2.5 out of 5
257 Okauia Springs Road, Okauia
The price is AU$93 per night from 13 Jun to 14 Jun
AU$93
per night
13 Jun - 14 Jun
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 helpful staff ...
8/10 Very Good! (415 reviews)
"Nice pools."

Reviewed on 28 Apr. 2024

Opal Hot Springs & Holiday Park
Oceanside Resort & Twin Towers
Oceanside Resort & Twin Towers
4 out of 5
1 Maunganui Road, Tauranga
The price is AU$177 per night from 9 Jun to 10 Jun
AU$177
per night
9 Jun - 10 Jun
Stay at this 4-star beach aparthotel in Tauranga. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 3 restaurants. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
7.8/10 Good! (1,053 reviews)
"Comfortable unit with great access to warm lap pool and hot spa"

Reviewed on 18 May 2024

Oceanside Resort & Twin Towers
Tasman Holiday Parks - Papamoa Beach
Tasman Holiday Parks - Papamoa Beach
4 out of 5
535 Papamoa Beach Road, Tauranga
The price is AU$123 per night from 4 Jun to 5 Jun
AU$123
per night
4 Jun - 5 Jun
Stay at this 4-star beach holiday park in Tauranga. Enjoy free parking, a beach locale, and a conference center. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (339 reviews)
"Awesome beach from units / definitely will stay there again"

Reviewed on 25 May 2024

Tasman Holiday Parks - Papamoa Beach
Hotel Armitage and Conference Centre
Hotel Armitage and Conference Centre
3.5 out of 5
9 Willow St, Tauranga
The price is AU$180 per night from 3 Jun to 4 Jun
AU$180
per night
3 Jun - 4 Jun
Stay at this 3.5-star eco-certified hotel in Tauranga. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
7.6/10 Good! (1,002 reviews)
"Can be quite expensive but usually deals on offer. Since the renovation This has turned into a great place to stay I stayed here before it was renovated and it was total crap but thankfully it is very nice now"

Reviewed on 7 May 2024

Hotel Armitage and Conference Centre
Trinity Wharf Tauranga
Trinity Wharf Tauranga
4.5 out of 5
51 Dive Crescent, Tauranga
The price is AU$211 per night from 2 Jun to 3 Jun
AU$211
per night
2 Jun - 3 Jun
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! (997 reviews)
"Perfect location, and rooms are awesome"

Reviewed on 15 May 2024

Trinity Wharf Tauranga
Quest on Durham
Quest on Durham
4 out of 5
6 Durham Street, Tauranga
The price is AU$192 per night from 3 Jun to 4 Jun
AU$192
per night
3 Jun - 4 Jun
Stay at this 4-star aparthotel in Tauranga. Enjoy free WiFi, parking (surcharge), and free grocery shopping service. Our guests praise the spacious rooms in ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (502 reviews)
"ᆢ"

Reviewed on 19 Apr. 2024

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 Fernland Spa, 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(88 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 ASB Baypark are some notable places to visit nearby.

Kairua

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