Gate Pa Travel Guide
Tauranga
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 family-friendly 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.
Things to do
Tauranga Harbour Scenic 1.5 Hour Historical Boat Cruise
Rotorua via Kiwi/lakes country & a visit to iconic Whakarewarewa
Rotorua Geothermal Wonderland Tour – Departs Tauranga
TAURANGA SHORE EXCURSION: Epic 25 min V8 Trike tour of Mt Maunganui & Tauranga
Top hotels in Gate Pa
Hotel on Devonport
Good location in town, within walking distance to many shops and restaurants. Check-in person was friendly. Parking on-site (small fee) was convenient. Spacious room, comfortable bed and nice pillows. Shower water pressure was very low, and towels were of average quality. Check-out person not so ...
Reviewed on 6 Feb 2026
Trinity Wharf Tauranga
Great room, great location.
Reviewed on 2 Feb 2026
Hotel Armitage and Conference Centre
Always enjoy staying here, comfy rooms and great service
Reviewed on 22 Jan 2026
City Suites Tauranga
Very kind staff and very quiet area to relax.
Reviewed on 6 Feb 2026
Opal Hot Springs & Holiday Park
The place was overall great quality and as advertised. We had access to good shower/toilet bathrooms next door. The only problems were the stove top only worked at full temp so we had to use the communal kitchen, and the tree scraping on the side of the building (cabin 7) kept us awake all 3 nights ...
Reviewed on 27 Jan 2026
18th Avenue Thermal Motel
Spotless room, excellent service, loved the outdoor area for the kids. Would absolutely recommend this motel to anyone!
Reviewed on 14 Jan 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Gate Pa
Parkvale
Though Parkvale may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Tauranga Golf Club and Fernland Spa.
Greerton
When in Greerton, you can plan a visit to Tauranga Golf Club and Fernland Spa, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Tauranga South
While Tauranga South isn't home to many top sights, Tenpin Tauranga and Memorial Park are some notable places to visit nearby.
Judea
Though Judea may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Huria Marae and Tenpin Tauranga.
Bethlehem
If you're spending some time in Bethlehem, Fernland Spa and Waimarino Adventure Park are top sights worth seeing.
Hairini
When in Hairini, you can plan a visit to Tauranga Golf Club and Fernland Spa, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
