Welcome Bay Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Popular places to visit

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

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
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

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

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

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

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
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
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
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Our pick of the best Welcome Bay Hotel Deals

Panoramic vista from city to the sea. Enjoy the opulence of gardens and space

Panoramic vista from city to the sea. Enjoy the opulence of gardens and space

Tauranga
Stay at this vacation home in Tauranga. Enjoy laundry facilities and air conditioning. Popular attractions Rangataua Bay and Kaiate Falls are located ...
2/10 (1 review)
Worst Host Ever
"We booked, she confirmed, and when we are already down the road for check in, canceled our booking at the last 1 minute, this is the most horrible things happened to us in our life, the host medsaged me that the “ Hi there, im so very sorry but someone had put something down the toilet and when i ..."

Reviewed on 26 Apr. 2025

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Panoramic vista from city to the sea. Enjoy the opulence of gardens and space
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 9 Aug to 10 Aug
AU$154
9 Aug - 10 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
Hotel on Devonport

Hotel on Devonport

4 out of 5
72 Devonport Road, Tauranga
The price is AU$179 per night from 24 Aug to 25 Aug
AU$179
24 Aug - 25 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Tauranga. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,000 reviews)
Always the best
"Currently doing a project in the area and staying here once a week. I cannot fault this hotel. Quiet, comfortable, great staff who are super friendly. Great car parking too."

Reviewed on 28 Jul. 2025

Hotel on Devonport
Trinity Wharf Tauranga

Trinity Wharf Tauranga

4.5 out of 5
51 Dive Crescent, Tauranga
The price is AU$181 per night from 24 Aug to 25 Aug
AU$181
24 Aug - 25 Aug
includes taxes & fees
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! (1,000 reviews)
"We enjoyed the convience of beig able to walk places nearby and having the bus stop handy,also that fantastic view of the harbour."

Reviewed on 4 Aug. 2025

Trinity Wharf Tauranga
City Suites Tauranga

City Suites Tauranga

4.5 out of 5
32 Cameron Road, Tauranga
The price is AU$132 per night from 9 Aug to 10 Aug
AU$132
9 Aug - 10 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury aparthotel in Tauranga. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (977 reviews)
"Another great stay. Good rooms friendly staff thank you!"

Reviewed on 31 Jul. 2025

City Suites Tauranga
Oceanside Resort & Twin Towers

Oceanside Resort & Twin Towers

4 out of 5
1 Maunganui Road, Tauranga
The price is AU$175 per night from 10 Aug to 11 Aug
AU$175
10 Aug - 11 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly aparthotel in Tauranga. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 3 restaurants. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff ...
7.6/10 Good! (1,269 reviews)
"It was ok"

Reviewed on 3 Aug. 2025

Oceanside Resort & Twin Towers
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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 Tenpin Tauranga, 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 Tenpin Tauranga.

Parkvale
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Tauranga South

4/5(88 area reviews)

While Tauranga South isn't home to many top sights, Tenpin Tauranga and Memorial Park 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 Mercury Baypark are some notable places to visit nearby.

Kairua

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