Welcome Bay Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Popular places to visit

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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
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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
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Mount Hot Pools

4.5/5(70 reviews)

Enjoy an outing to Mount Hot Pools during your stay in Tauranga. Stroll along the area's beautiful beaches or simply savour its charming cafes.

Mount Hot Pools
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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
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Bayfair Shopping Centre

You can enjoy retail therapy at Bayfair Shopping Centre during your visit to Tauranga. While you're in the area, stroll along the beautiful beaches.

Bayfair Shopping Centre
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ASB Baypark

4.5/5(60 reviews)

Catch an event at ASB Baypark during your trip to Tauranga. Visit the spas and charming cafes in this walkable area.

ASB Baypark

Activities

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Shore Excursion: Geothermal Rotorua with Maori Cultural Performance at Whakarewarewa

AU$256
Per adult
Shore Excursion: Geothermal Rotorua with Maori Cultural Performance at Whakarewarewa
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Exclusive Rotorua Cultural and Geothermal Experience from Tauranga

AU$1,481
Per adult
Exclusive Rotorua Cultural and Geothermal Experience from Tauranga
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7hr Waimangu Geothermal Valley & Lake Rotomahana Tour - Departs Tauranga

AU$200
Per adult
7hr Waimangu Geothermal Valley & Lake Rotomahana Tour - Departs Tauranga
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Waimarino Adventure Park

AU$46
Per adult
Waimarino Adventure Park
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Boutique tour , Mt Maunganui, NZ farm, Rotorua lakes/geothermal

AU$208
Per adult
Boutique tour , Mt Maunganui, NZ farm, Rotorua lakes/geothermal
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Tauranga Shore Excursion: Waitomo Caves and The Kiwi House

AU$303
Per adult
Tauranga Shore Excursion: Waitomo Caves and The Kiwi House
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Our pick of the best Welcome Bay Hotel Deals

Opal Hot Springs & Holiday Park
Opal Hot Springs & Holiday Park
2.5 out of 5
257 Okauia Springs Road, Okauia
Fully refundable
The price is AU$92 per night from 2 Jun to 3 Jun
AU$92
per night
2 Jun - 3 Jun
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 helpful staff in our ...
8/10 Very Good! (412 reviews)
"Nice pools."

Reviewed on 28 Apr. 2024

Opal Hot Springs & Holiday Park
Oceanside Resort & Twin Towers
Oceanside Resort & Twin Towers
4 out of 5
1 Maunganui Road, Tauranga
The price is AU$171 per night from 26 May to 27 May
AU$171
per night
26 May - 27 May
Stay at this 4-star beach aparthotel in Tauranga. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 3 restaurants. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
7.8/10 Good! (1,034 reviews)
"Location was very good"

Reviewed on 30 Apr. 2024

Oceanside Resort & Twin Towers
Tasman Holiday Parks - Papamoa Beach
Tasman Holiday Parks - Papamoa Beach
4 out of 5
535 Papamoa Beach Road, Tauranga
The price is AU$134 per night from 12 May to 13 May
AU$134
per night
12 May - 13 May
Stay at this 4-star beach holiday park in Tauranga. Enjoy free parking, a beach locale, and a free kid's club. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (328 reviews)
"Excellent stay again - have been multiple times now and all accommodation options have been great. Check in was a little slow this time and again - really need to advise it is 3pm check in as multiple people were trying to check in from 2pm given this is what it advises however is 3pm by the park ..."

Reviewed on 30 Apr. 2024

Tasman Holiday Parks - Papamoa Beach
Trinity Wharf Tauranga
Trinity Wharf Tauranga
4.5 out of 5
51 Dive Crescent, Tauranga
Fully refundable
The price is AU$197 per night from 2 Jun to 3 Jun
AU$197
per night
2 Jun - 3 Jun
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! (997 reviews)
"It was good but the shower leaked amd made big puddles on the bathrom floor that were hard to see and had to be mopped up with a towel. I almost slipped in one of these."

Reviewed on 29 Apr. 2024

Trinity Wharf Tauranga
Hotel Armitage and Conference Centre
Hotel Armitage and Conference Centre
3.5 out of 5
9 Willow St, Tauranga
The price is AU$167 per night from 5 May to 6 May
AU$167
per night
5 May - 6 May
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly hotel in Tauranga. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
7.6/10 Good! (1,000 reviews)
"Perfect for a short stay in Tauranga"

Reviewed on 17 Apr. 2024

Hotel Armitage and Conference Centre
Quest Mt Maunganui
Quest Mt Maunganui
4 out of 5
2 Rata St, Tauranga, Bay of Plenty
The price is AU$177 per night from 5 May to 6 May
AU$177
per night
5 May - 6 May
Stay at this 4-star apartment in Tauranga. Enjoy free WiFi, onsite parking, and free grocery shopping service. Popular attractions Mount Maunganui and The Mount ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (85 reviews)
Extra long weekend away
"We loved staying here! Spacious, comfortable bed, great bathroom and really good location to everything we wanted to see and do! The staff were lovely and helpful . Casey came back after hours to sort our room key with a friendly smile! Would definitely recommend this hotel to friends and family ..."

Reviewed on 29 Apr. 2024

Quest Mt Maunganui
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Other neighbourhoods around Welcome Bay

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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 Fernland Spa, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Hairini
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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.

Matapihi
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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 Memorial Park.

Parkvale
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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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Kairua

While Kairua isn't home to many top sights, Papamoa Beach and ASB Baypark are some notable places to visit nearby.

Kairua

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