Matua 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.
Rangataua Bay
Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Rangataua Bay during your travels in Mount Maunganui. While you're in the area, stroll along the beautiful beaches.
Fergusson Park
Explore the great outdoors at Fergusson Park, a lovely green space in Tauranga. Stroll along the area's beautiful beaches or simply savour its charming cafes.
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.
Things to do
Rotorua Cultural and Geothermal Wonderland Tour – Depart Tauranga
Rotorua via Kiwi/lakes country & a visit to iconic Whakarewarewa
Tauranga City & History Scenic Tour – 2 Hours
TAURANGA SHORE EXCURSION: Epic 25 min V8 Trike tour of Mt Maunganui & Tauranga
Top hotels in Matua
By The Harbour
"Fabulous location"
Reviewed on 10 Apr 2026
Trinity Wharf Tauranga
Hotel on Devonport
Opal Hot Springs & Holiday Park
"It was all good"
Reviewed on 6 Jun 2026
Quest on Durham
"Bathroom was very outdated and posed some safety concerns. The bathtub didn’t appear to be properly cleaned, as there were a few hairs left inside and dust residue around the rim (possibly from the cleaning cloth), the step into the bath was also very high, with no handrails to assist getting in ..."
Reviewed on 20 Jun 2026
Tasman Holiday Parks - Papamoa Beach
"Great property. Amazing pool."
Reviewed on 10 Jun 2026
Where to stay in Matua
Mount Maunganui
Mount Maunganui is popular for its beaches, and if you're looking for more to see and do, you might think about a trip to Pilot Bay Beach or Maunganui Beach.
Papamoa Beach
Unique features of Papamoa Beach include the beaches and shopping. Make a stop by Papamoa Beach or Bay of Plenty while you're exploring the area.
Papamoa
While Papamoa may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Papamoa Beach and Emerald Shores Reserve.
Omanu
While Omanu may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Blake Park and Mount Maunganui Golf Club.
Tauranga South
While Tauranga South isn't home to many top sights, Tenpin Tauranga and Memorial Park are some notable places to visit nearby.
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- Blake Park
- Visit Hamurana
- Visit Matakana Island
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- Visit Ohauiti
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- Visit Pukehina
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