Maungatapu Travel Guide
Tauranga
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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 romantic 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.
Top hotels in Maungatapu
Hotel on Devonport
One of the best hotels i have stayed at would stay again
Reviewed on 11 Apr 2026
Trinity Wharf Tauranga
Great location, room size large and well designed bathrooms. The staff helpful and friendly.
Reviewed on 11 Apr 2026
Opal Hot Springs & Holiday Park
Great little unit, comfy beds, access to an over in the campsite kitchen, but there’s a stove, microwave, kettle and toaster with a full set of dishes in the room. Pool was so much. For the kids, and the hot pools were great. We’ll be back!
Reviewed on 4 Apr 2026
Oceanside Resort & Twin Towers
Noisy room very noisy
Reviewed on 6 Apr 2026
City Suites Tauranga
Great central location with clean nice rooms, loved the balcony. Underground carpark was a bit tight.
Reviewed on 11 Apr 2026
Hotel Armitage and Conference Centre
Location was great, hotel was super clean and Parking is ample. Good stay overall. Just one suggestion, maybe its time for them to change their old aircon units.
Reviewed on 9 Apr 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.
