Maungatapu Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Maungatapu
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.
Tauranga Domain
Catch an event at Tauranga Domain during your trip to Tauranga. Visit the shops 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.
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 Maungatapu Hotel Deals
Hotel on Devonport
"PLEASE pay the extra to enjoy the Harbour View Wing. - it's definitely worth it!! Great reception, staff, etc. Many thanks G and L S"
Reviewed on 29 May 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
Opal Hot Springs & Holiday Park
"We had a great Stay at Opal. Thank you"
Reviewed on 31 May 2026
City Suites Tauranga
"If you leave something behind consider it gone. Otherwise nice place, comfortable."
Reviewed on 30 May 2026
Mercure Tauranga
"Love the new Snart tv, thanks for sharing lovely stay"
Reviewed on 22 May 2026
Oceanside Resort & Twin Towers
"Good sized room. Neat and tidy. Very clean."
Reviewed on 31 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Maungatapu
Hairini
When in Hairini, you can plan a visit to Tauranga Golf Club and Tenpin Tauranga, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
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.
Tauranga South
While Tauranga South isn't home to many top sights, Tenpin Tauranga and Memorial Park are some notable places to visit nearby.
Parkvale
Though Parkvale may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Tauranga Golf Club and Tenpin Tauranga.
Welcome Bay
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Welcome Bay and surrounding area, you can visit Memorial Park and Tenpin Tauranga.
Gate Pa
While there might not be top attractions in Gate Pa, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Tauranga Golf Club and Fernland Spa.
