Matapihi 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.
Waipu Bay
Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Waipu Bay during your travels in Matapihi. Wander the area's beautiful beaches or simply enjoy one of 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.
Tauranga Domain
Catch an event at Tauranga Domain during your trip to Tauranga. Visit the shops and charming cafes in this romantic 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.
Activities
Rotorua Geothermal Wonderland Tour – Departs Tauranga
Our pick of the best Matapihi Hotel Deals
Hotel on Devonport
Nothing to complain!
Reviewed on 10 Mar 2026
Trinity Wharf Tauranga
It was a pleasant stay thank you
Reviewed on 8 Mar 2026
City Suites Tauranga
The room was very clean, it was a pleasure to stay there.
Reviewed on 12 Mar 2026
Oceanside Resort & Twin Towers
Lovely big rooms, well equipped, nice new pool and spa area. Great for families. Perfect location for town, main Mt Beach, Piolet Bay and at least 10 cafes and restaurants under the Towers. Easy underground car park.
Reviewed on 12 Mar 2026
Hotel Armitage and Conference Centre
Good standard throughout with friendly staff. Did Norma eat in but would have breakfast next time. Ideal location for Central Tauranga and within walking distance to excellent cafes and the Strand and waterside. Easy to get to by car and good parking. Room facilities very good, and bed fabulous.
Reviewed on 7 Mar 2026
Tasman Holiday Parks - Papamoa Beach
This was an incredible beach front cabin. The view was tremendous and the staff very welcoming.
Reviewed on 9 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Matapihi
Maungatapu
Maungatapu might not have many top sights, but Tenpin Tauranga and Memorial Park are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Tauranga South
While Tauranga South isn't home to many top sights, Tenpin Tauranga and Memorial Park are some notable places to visit nearby.
Judea
Though Judea may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Tenpin Tauranga and Huria Marae.
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.
Otumoetai
Though Otumoetai may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Tauranga Domain and The Elms Mission House.
Hairini
When in Hairini, you can plan a visit to Tauranga Golf Club and Tenpin Tauranga, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
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