Judea Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
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.
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.
Tauranga Domain
Catch an event at Tauranga Domain during your trip to Tauranga. Visit the shops and charming cafes in this romantic area.
Fernland Spa
Explore the great outdoors at Fernland Spa, a lovely green space in Tauranga. Stroll along the area's beautiful beaches or simply savour its charming cafes.
Activities
Rotorua Cultural and Geothermal Wonderland Tour – Depart Tauranga
TAURANGA SHORE EXCURSION: Epic 25 min V8 Trike tour of Mt Maunganui & Tauranga
Rotorua via Kiwi/lakes country & a visit to iconic Whakarewarewa
Tauranga: Evening Glowworm Kayak Tour
Our pick of the best Judea Hotel Deals
Summit Motor Lodge
"Room wasnt like the pic"
Reviewed on 27 May 2026
Sanctuary in your 2 bedroom unit. Safe parking directly outside. Pool & cabana.
"Shane was a wonderful host, and the place was nice a clean. I went solo, but could definitely house a couple and a child easy. 10/10 would stay again!"
Reviewed on 4 June 2026
Trinity Wharf Tauranga
"The heated floor in the bathroom and the water pressure in the shower were amazing. Had a balcony with an amazing view and had chairs no table so couldn’t have breakfast out there. Room service was great except they don’t collect the dirty dishes if staying one night and if you are not charging it ..."
Reviewed on 29 May 2026
Hotel on Devonport
"Very helpful and friendly staffs"
Reviewed on 15 June 2026
Opal Hot Springs & Holiday Park
"It was all good"
Reviewed on 6 June 2026
Quest on Durham
"This hotel is one of the more tired Quest Hotels, the carpets and decor are dated. The frying pan was small, the light in the range hood was out and the coffee tray was not refilled over the 3 days I stayed. The shower temp fluctuates which is borderline dangerous and the washing machine's dryer ..."
Reviewed on 18 June 2026
Our guide on where to stay in Judea
Mount Maunganui
Mount Maunganui is popular for its beaches, and if you're looking for more to see and do, you might think about a trip to Pilot Bay Beach or Maunganui Beach.
Papamoa Beach
Unique features of Papamoa Beach include the beaches and shopping. Make a stop by Papamoa Beach or Bay of Plenty while you're exploring the area.
Papamoa
While Papamoa may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Gordon Spratt Reserve and Papamoa Beach.
Omanu
While Omanu may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Blake Park and Mount Maunganui Golf Club.
Bethlehem
If you're spending some time in Bethlehem, Fernland Spa and Waimarino Adventure Park are top sights worth seeing.
