Matua Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Popular places to visit

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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

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

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 family-friendly 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

Mount Hot Pools

4.5/5(70 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

Activities

Tauranga Daytime Scenic Lake McLaren Tour

Tauranga Daytime Scenic Lake McLaren Tour

AU$150
per adult
Tauranga Daytime Scenic Lake McLaren Tour
Tauranga: Evening Glowworm Kayak Tour

Tauranga: Evening Glowworm Kayak Tour

AU$228
per adult
Tauranga: Evening Glowworm Kayak Tour
Mangapapa Glowworm Canyon

Tauranga: Evening Glowworm Kayak Tour

AU$241
per adult
Tauranga: Evening Glowworm Kayak Tour
Roady NZ

TAURANGA SHORE EXCURSION: Epic 25 min V8 Trike tour of Mt Maunganui & Tauranga

AU$224
per traveller
TAURANGA SHORE EXCURSION: Epic 25 min V8 Trike tour of Mt Maunganui & Tauranga
Scenic Walking Tour - Papamoa Hills and McLaren Falls

Scenic Short Hike Tour - Papamoa Hills and McLaren Falls

AU$111
per adult
Scenic Short Hike Tour - Papamoa Hills and McLaren Falls
Rotorua via Kiwi/lakes country & a visit to iconic Whakarewarewa

Rotorua via Kiwi/lakes country & a visit to iconic Whakarewarewa

AU$272
per adult
Rotorua via Kiwi/lakes country & a visit to iconic Whakarewarewa
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Our pick of the best Matua Hotel Deals

Hotel on Devonport

Hotel on Devonport

4 out of 5
72 Devonport Road Tauranga
The price is AU$180 per night from 25 Jan to 26 Jan
AU$180
25 Jan - 26 Jan
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Tauranga. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,000 reviews)
Clean and quiet

Reviewed on 20 Jan 2026

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$144 per night from 15 Feb to 16 Feb
AU$144
15 Feb - 16 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Tauranga. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,003 reviews)
Breakfast was great and room was spacious

Reviewed on 17 Jan 2026

Hotel Armitage and Conference Centre
Trinity Wharf Tauranga

Trinity Wharf Tauranga

4.5 out of 5
51 Dive Crescent Tauranga
The price is AU$219 per night from 27 Jan to 28 Jan
AU$219
27 Jan - 28 Jan
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Tauranga. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a marina. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,000 reviews)
Great amenities and location. We are in the restaurant a few times, used the pool and gym too. Good location for sporting events at the Domain.

Reviewed on 11 Jan 2026

Trinity Wharf Tauranga
Tasman Holiday Parks - Papamoa Beach

Tasman Holiday Parks - Papamoa Beach

4 out of 5
535 Papamoa Beach Road Tauranga
The price is AU$189 per night from 2 Feb to 3 Feb
AU$189
2 Feb - 3 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach holiday park in Tauranga. Enjoy free parking, a beach locale and a conference centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (446 reviews)
Loved it soooo much, we will be back again

Reviewed on 6 Jan 2026

Tasman Holiday Parks - Papamoa Beach
Opal Hot Springs & Holiday Park

Opal Hot Springs & Holiday Park

2.5 out of 5
257 Okauia Springs Road Okauia
The price is AU$88 per night from 1 Feb to 2 Feb
AU$88
1 Feb - 2 Feb
includes taxes & fees
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 in their ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (510 reviews)
Everything being upgraded, the wifi was awesome, pool area, amenities, rooms. friendly staff.

Reviewed on 17 Jan 2026

Opal Hot Springs & Holiday Park
City Suites Tauranga

City Suites Tauranga

4.5 out of 5
32 Cameron Road Tauranga
The price is AU$123 per night from 26 Jan to 27 Jan
AU$123
26 Jan - 27 Jan
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury aparthotel in Tauranga. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,006 reviews)
Overall not bad for the price.

Reviewed on 7 Jan 2026

City Suites Tauranga
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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
Finding the Otonui Paddleboat is the only slightly challenging aspect of this wonderful attraction in Tauranga - just find the Waimarino Adventure Park which is next door. The steamer is a 100 year old flat bottomed boat that has been lovingly restored and takes you on a two hour cruise down the Wairoa River. It's history is extensive - the boat and the river. It has had two restorations, one after being buried under a shingle bank for twenty years and then after it was burned down to it's bare bones. We were given a hot drink to sip on, and sat at the front of the boat to admire the view. The river was almost completely still, only disturbed by the occasional kayaker or bird. we passed native and regenerative forest, farmland, kiwifruit plantations and a river-side mansion occasionally too! It was peaceful, beautiful and thoroughly enjoyable. Peter, the owner and guide was funny and informative, and it's clear to see that he loves his job and his tour!

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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