Tauranga South Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Popular places to visit

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

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.

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

Tenpin Tauranga

Enjoy an outing to Tenpin Tauranga during your stay in Tauranga. Wander the area's beautiful beaches or simply enjoy one of its charming cafes.

Tenpin Tauranga

Tauranga Domain

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

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

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

Mt Maunganui main beach

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

AU$211
per adult
Boutique tour , Mt Maunganui, NZ farm, Rotorua lakes/geothermal
Tauranga Daytime Scenic Lake McLaren Tour

Tauranga Daytime Scenic Lake McLaren Tour

AU$160
per adult
Tauranga Daytime Scenic Lake McLaren Tour
6hr Rotorua Geothermal Wonderland Tour - Departs Tauranga

6hr Rotorua Geothermal Wonderland Tour - Departs Tauranga

AU$246
per adult
6hr Rotorua Geothermal Wonderland Tour - Departs Tauranga
Mangapapa Glowworm Canyon

Tauranga: Evening Glowworm Kayak Tour

AU$243
per adult
Tauranga: Evening Glowworm Kayak Tour
Roady NZ

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

AU$220
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$118
per adult
Scenic Short Hike Tour - Papamoa Hills and McLaren Falls
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Our pick of the best Tauranga South Hotel Deals

18th Avenue Thermal Motel

18th Avenue Thermal Motel

3.5 out of 5
50 Eighteenth Avenue, Tauranga
The price is AU$151 per night from 8 Aug to 9 Aug
AU$151
8 Aug - 9 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star aparthotel in Tauranga. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and room service. Popular attractions Mount Maunganui and Tenpin Tauranga are located ...
7.6/10 Good! (235 reviews)
"Big shout out to amazing owners and the cleaners motel was so beautiful spotless it was so easy for us to do things where the shopping center is close by also since been staying there I was easy to go to the hospital to see a family member that not here with us Thankyou we will be coming back for ..."

Reviewed on 3 Aug. 2025

18th Avenue Thermal Motel
850 Cameron Motel

850 Cameron Motel

4.5 out of 5
850 Cameron Road, Tauranga
The price is AU$213 per night from 10 Aug to 11 Aug
AU$213
10 Aug - 11 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4.5-star motel in Tauranga. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (603 reviews)
Fabulous
"Wonderful property for a last minute bookong."

Reviewed on 23 Jul. 2025

850 Cameron Motel
Bennetts Tauranga Motor Inn

Bennetts Tauranga Motor Inn

3 out of 5
2 Fifteenth Avenue, Tauranga
The price is AU$138 per night from 8 Aug to 9 Aug
AU$138
8 Aug - 9 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star motel in Tauranga. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
7.6/10 Good! (309 reviews)
"Property is dated but rooms are nice and clean the private pool in the room was great on a cool night"

Reviewed on 1 Jul. 2025

Bennetts Tauranga Motor Inn
Academy Motor Inn

Academy Motor Inn

3 out of 5
734 Cameron Rd, Tauranga, Bay of Plenty
The price is AU$207 per night from 7 Sept to 8 Sept
AU$207
7 Sept - 8 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star motel in Tauranga. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and an outdoor pool. Popular attractions Mount Maunganui and Tenpin Tauranga are located ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (3 reviews)
"Great motel, very clean and spacious. Awesome pool for the kids. Easy to get to nearby beaches etc but a nice respite from the hustle and bustle"

Reviewed on 29 Dec. 2024

Academy Motor Inn
Colonial Court Motor Inn

Colonial Court Motor Inn

3.5 out of 5
92 Fifteenth Ave, Tauranga, Bay of Plenty
The price is AU$210 per night from 18 Aug to 19 Aug
AU$210
18 Aug - 19 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star motel in Tauranga. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Mount Maunganui and Tenpin Tauranga are ...
"Very helpful service. Great greeting on arrival, management kindly offered a room to better suit our requirements at managements. Great location with easy road access."

Reviewed on 7 Sep. 2024

Colonial Court Motor Inn
Hotel Armitage and Conference Centre

Hotel Armitage and Conference Centre

3.5 out of 5
9 Willow St, Tauranga
The price is AU$154 per night from 8 Aug to 9 Aug
AU$154
8 Aug - 9 Aug
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! (1,000 reviews)
"Close to dining areas."

Reviewed on 27 Jul. 2025

Hotel Armitage and Conference Centre
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Other neighbourhoods around Tauranga South

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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.

Judea
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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.

Parkvale
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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.

Gate Pa
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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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Maungatapu

Maungatapu might not have many top sights, but Memorial Park and Tenpin Tauranga are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Maungatapu
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Hairini

When in Hairini, you can plan a visit to Tauranga Golf Club and Tenpin Tauranga, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Hairini

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