Welcome Bay 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.
Tauranga Domain
Catch an event at Tauranga Domain during your trip to Tauranga. Visit the shops and charming cafes in this family-friendly area.
Mercury Baypark
Catch an event at Mercury Baypark during your trip to Tauranga. Visit the spas and charming cafes in this walkable area.
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.
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.
Top hotels in Welcome Bay
Hotel Armitage and Conference Centre
We stayed 2 nights and I got a lot of insects bites whole I was sleeping. Some of young staff members need more smiles and greetings.
Reviewed on 6 Jan 2026
Trinity Wharf Tauranga
Beautiful location , clean rooms , excellent staff
Reviewed on 5 Jan 2026
Hotel on Devonport
Nice and clean!!
Reviewed on 4 Jan 2026
City Suites Tauranga
Room was clean and staff friendly.
Reviewed on 28 Dec 2025
Tasman Holiday Parks - Papamoa Beach
New Beachfront Units are wonderful
Reviewed on 15 Dec 2025
Opal Hot Springs & Holiday Park
Room was basic but well equipped. Pool and leisure areas were really nice for a little bit to do.
Reviewed on 4 Jan 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Welcome Bay
Maungatapu
Maungatapu might not have many top sights, but Memorial Park and Tenpin Tauranga are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
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.
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.
Tauranga South
While Tauranga South isn't home to many top sights, Memorial Park and Tenpin Tauranga are some notable places to visit nearby.
Kairua
While Kairua isn't home to many top sights, Papamoa Beach and Mercury Baypark are some notable places to visit nearby.
