Matua Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Popular places to visit

Mount Maunganui which includes a sunset, a coastal town and general coastal views

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
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

Fergusson Park

Explore the great outdoors at Fergusson Park, a lovely green space in Tauranga. Stroll along the area's beautiful beaches or simply savour its charming cafes.

Fergusson Park

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

Mercury Baypark

4.5/5(60 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

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

Activities

Tauranga: Mount Maunganui Harbour Sightseeing Cruise

Tauranga: Mount Maunganui Harbour Sightseeing Cruise

AU$35
per adult
Tauranga: Mount Maunganui Harbour Sightseeing Cruise
Tauranga Harbour Scenic One Hour Historical Boat Cruise

Tauranga Harbour Scenic One Hour Historical Boat Cruise

AU$35
per adult
Tauranga Harbour Scenic One Hour Historical Boat Cruise
Mt Maunganui main beach

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

AU$167
per adult
Boutique tour , Mt Maunganui, NZ farm, Rotorua lakes/geothermal
Tauranga Daytime Scenic Lake McLaren Tour

Tauranga Daytime Scenic Lake McLaren Tour

AU$154
per adult
Tauranga Daytime Scenic Lake McLaren Tour
Tauranga: Evening Glowworm Kayak Tour

Tauranga: Evening Glowworm Kayak Tour

AU$232
per adult
Tauranga: Evening Glowworm Kayak Tour
Mangapapa Glowworm Canyon

Tauranga: Evening Glowworm Kayak Tour

AU$233
per adult
Tauranga: Evening Glowworm Kayak Tour
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Our pick of the best Matua Hotel Deals

By The Harbour

By The Harbour

Tauranga
Stay at this vacation home in Tauranga. Enjoy free WiFi, private pools, and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Mount Maunganui and Fergusson Park are located ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (51 reviews)
"Good for price, however, a bit inconvenient not having water/sink in the kitchen facilities, other than that, excellent for a small family and short time."

Reviewed on 9 June 2025

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By The Harbour
Hotel on Devonport

Hotel on Devonport

4 out of 5
72 Devonport Road, Tauranga
The price is AU$215 per night from 9 Nov to 10 Nov
AU$215
9 Nov - 10 Nov
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! (1,004 reviews)
"Parking was easy and safe ,didnt have breakfast but had a lovely dinner"

Reviewed on 16 Oct 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 AU$157 per night from 29 Oct to 30 Oct
AU$157
29 Oct - 30 Oct
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! (1,007 reviews)
"N/A"

Reviewed on 15 Oct 2025

Hotel Armitage and Conference Centre
Trinity Wharf Tauranga

Trinity Wharf Tauranga

4.5 out of 5
51 Dive Crescent, Tauranga
The price is AU$185 per night from 28 Oct to 29 Oct
AU$185
28 Oct - 29 Oct
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! (1,013 reviews)
"Awesome hotel. Only thing letting it down is the check in process with the key app. It takes way too long! We checked in on a Sunday evening & it took 20mins to check in because it took so long for the people in front of us to sort out the app. Its ridiculous, get rid of it. Give yr guests a damn ..."

Reviewed on 19 Oct 2025

Trinity Wharf Tauranga
Oceanside Resort & Twin Towers

Oceanside Resort & Twin Towers

4 out of 5
1 Maunganui Road, Tauranga
The price is AU$175 per night from 22 Oct to 23 Oct
AU$175
22 Oct - 23 Oct
includes taxes & fees
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! (1,291 reviews)
"The location was fantastic - close to shops, beach, restaurants, Mt M. Managers (Staff) were so kind and welcoming. Will definitely stay here again when next we are in NZ."

Reviewed on 16 Oct 2025

Oceanside Resort & Twin Towers
Opal Hot Springs & Holiday Park

Opal Hot Springs & Holiday Park

2.5 out of 5
257 Okauia Springs Road, Okauia
The price is AU$85 per night from 27 Oct to 28 Oct
AU$85
27 Oct - 28 Oct
includes taxes & fees
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! (482 reviews)
"Clean"

Reviewed on 6 Oct 2025

Opal Hot Springs & Holiday Park
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Other neighbourhoods around Matua

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Bellevue

While Bellevue isn't home to many top sights, Fernland Spa and Tauranga Domain are some notable places to visit nearby.

Bellevue
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Otumoetai

4.5/5(16 area reviews)

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.

Otumoetai
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Brookfield

While Brookfield isn't home to many top sights, Huria Marae and Fernland Spa are some notable places to visit nearby.

Brookfield
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Judea

Though Judea may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Huria Marae and Tenpin Tauranga.

Judea
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Bethlehem

If you're spending some time in Bethlehem, Fernland Spa and Waimarino Adventure Park are top sights worth seeing.

Bethlehem
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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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