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.
Tauranga Domain
Catch an event at Tauranga Domain during your trip to Tauranga. Visit the shops and charming cafes in this walkable area.
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.
Mount Hot Pools
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.
Activities
Rotorua Geothermal Wonderland Tour – Departs Tauranga
TAURANGA SHORE EXCURSION: Epic 25 min V8 Trike tour of Mt Maunganui & Tauranga
Scenic Short Hike Tour - Papamoa Hills and McLaren Falls
Our pick of the best Maungatapu Hotel Deals
Trinity Wharf Tauranga
Clean room and great service
Reviewed on 27 Nov 2025
Hotel Armitage and Conference Centre
fire alarm
Reviewed on 26 Nov 2025
Hotel on Devonport
Nice view from from Balcony, very convenient for shopping and restaurants, lovely view from in house bar & restaurant
Reviewed on 19 Nov 2025
City Suites Tauranga
All good. No complaints
Reviewed on 17 Nov 2025
Oceanside Resort & Twin Towers
Very reasonable price room was massive and clean. Great view of the beach and walking distance to shops and beach 😊
Reviewed on 16 Nov 2025
Opal Hot Springs & Holiday Park
Great nice place loved it
Reviewed on 16 Nov 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Maungatapu
Hairini
When in Hairini, you can plan a visit to Tauranga Golf Club and Memorial Park, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Tauranga South
While Tauranga South isn't home to many top sights, Memorial Park and Tenpin Tauranga are some notable places to visit nearby.
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.
Parkvale
Though Parkvale may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Tauranga Golf Club and Fernland Spa.
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 Mercury Baypark.
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.
