Title: Maungatapu Travel Guide: Best of Maungatapu, Tauranga Travel 2026 | Expedia.co.uk [Hotels in Maungatapu](https://expedia.co.uk/Maungatapu-Tauranga-Hotels.0-n553248635976394438-0.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels)[Flights to Tauranga](https://expedia.co.uk/Cheap-Flights-To-Tauranga.d6138986.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Things to do in Tauranga](https://expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-Tauranga.d6138986.Travel-Guide-Activities)[Maungatapu Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Maungatapu.d553248635976394438.Car-Hire-Guide)[Maungatapu Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/Maungatapu.d553248635976394438.Holidays-City-Breaks) # Maungatapu Travel Guide ## Tauranga ## Visit Maungatapu Things to do Hotels Where to stay [Tauranga travel guide](https://expedia.co.uk/Tauranga.dx6138986) --- ### Popular places to visit ![Mount Maunganui beach panorama](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6108238/1b3c59df-d647-43ab-8d0d-67bdacf9fe94.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Mount-Maunganui-Mount-Maunganui.d6108238.Attraction) ![Wunderbarer Sonnenaufgang ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6252797/5b325d8f-4167-4b1f-a021-9621dca63fa7.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Papamoa-Beach-Tauranga.d683116997147742208.Attraction) #### Mercury Baypark Catch an event at Mercury Baypark during your trip to Tauranga. Visit the spas and charming cafes in this walkable area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/ASB-Baypark-Mount-Maunganui.d6330441.Attraction) #### Tauranga Domain Catch an event at Tauranga Domain during your trip to Tauranga. Visit the shops and charming cafes in this family-friendly area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Tauranga-Domain-Tauranga.d553248635975094845.Attraction) #### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Mount-Hot-Pools-Mount-Maunganui.d6311308.Attraction) #### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Blake-Park-Mount-Maunganui.d6278920.Attraction) ### Things to do ![Tauranga: Mount Maunganui Harbour Sightseeing Cruise](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/44953227/e7b61c4e-dc05-4a87-b9b3-dc399c7e2aaa.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Tauranga: Mount Maunganui Harbour Sightseeing Cruise £18 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/tauranga-mount-maunganui-harbour-sightseeing-cruise.a44953227.activity-details) ![Tauranga Harbour Scenic One Hour Historical Boat Cruise ](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/46340743/e11d61f7-200c-4116-81fb-5861fe671250.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Tauranga Harbour Scenic One Hour Historical Boat Cruise £17 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/tauranga-harbour-scenic-one-hour-historical-boat-cruise.a46340743.activity-details) ![Rotorua via Kiwi/lakes country & a visit to iconic Whakarewarewa](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1760101/609d46a9-7e19-424a-a04c-10a7a1abe35f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Rotorua via Kiwi/lakes country & a visit to iconic Whakarewarewa £136 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/rotorua-via-kiwilakes-country-a-visit-to-iconic-whakarewarewa.a1760101.activity-details) ![Tauranga Daytime Scenic Lake McLaren Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/45280133/52942bcd-609f-441a-943b-1f369063452f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Tauranga Daytime Scenic Lake McLaren Tour £77 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/tauranga-daytime-scenic-lake-mclaren-tour.a45280133.activity-details) ![6hr Rotorua Geothermal Wonderland Tour - Departs Tauranga](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1282007/aac61eec-022a-498a-b6f0-598e92494eb5.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Rotorua Geothermal Wonderland Tour – Departs Tauranga £118 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/rotorua-geothermal-wonderland-tour-departs-tauranga.a1282007.activity-details) ![Mangapapa Glowworm Canyon](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1394866/9fb6d89f-2848-4350-9126-33e967add562.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Tauranga: Evening Glowworm Kayak Tour £117 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/tauranga-evening-glowworm-kayak-tour.a1394866.activity-details) [See all activities in Tauranga](https://expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-Tauranga.d6138986.Travel-Guide-Activities) --- ## Top hotels in Maungatapu ![Hotel on Devonport](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1120000/1115400/1115377/df36f1e0_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Hotel on Devonport 72 Devonport Road Tauranga £103 15 Feb - 16 Feb includes taxes & fees Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Tauranga. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ... 9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,001 reviews) 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 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=15%2F02%2F2026&endDate=16%2F02%2F2026&selected=1115377&PinnedHotelID=1115377&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635976394438) ![Hotel Armitage and Conference Centre](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/990000/988800/988706/30ccb324_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Hotel Armitage and Conference Centre 9 Willow St Tauranga £71 15 Feb - 16 Feb includes taxes & fees Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Tauranga. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ... 8/10 Very Good! (1,001 reviews) Always enjoy staying here, comfy rooms and great service Reviewed on 22 Jan 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=15%2F02%2F2026&endDate=16%2F02%2F2026&selected=988706&PinnedHotelID=988706&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635976394438) ![Trinity Wharf Tauranga](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1640000/1636400/1636382/17fa53a2_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Trinity Wharf Tauranga 51 Dive Crescent Tauranga £112 1 Mar - 2 Mar includes taxes & fees Stay at this luxury hotel in Tauranga. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a marina. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ... 8.4/10 Very Good! (1,001 reviews) Great room, great location. Reviewed on 2 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=01%2F03%2F2026&endDate=02%2F03%2F2026&selected=1636382&PinnedHotelID=1636382&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635976394438) ![Tasman Holiday Parks - Papamoa Beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/9630000/9629600/9629513/078586e1_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Tasman Holiday Parks - Papamoa Beach 535 Papamoa Beach Road Tauranga £100 16 Feb - 17 Feb includes taxes & fees Stay at this beach holiday park in Tauranga. Enjoy free parking, a beach locale and a conference centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ... 9.2/10 Wonderful! (452 reviews) Everything was A+. Staff on arrival, during and end of stay. Maintenance people around the site really nice, friendly and every employee with a smile! The unit we were I. Was geogeous, spacious, clean, well equiped. Amazing view of the beach, the Mount…. Directly from our backyard of the unit. 1 ... Reviewed on 2 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=16%2F02%2F2026&endDate=17%2F02%2F2026&selected=9629513&PinnedHotelID=9629513&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635976394438) ![City Suites Tauranga](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/9630000/9629900/9629803/0b3bf75c_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### City Suites Tauranga 32 Cameron Road Tauranga £63 15 Feb - 16 Feb includes taxes & fees Stay at this luxury aparthotel in Tauranga. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ... 8.6/10 Excellent! (1,013 reviews) We stayed in this place for two days. We stayed here for one night. The environment is large and the room is very large. All kinds of facilities are very good, which is worthy of the price. The parking space is also good, and the places we are very close. Reviewed on 1 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=15%2F02%2F2026&endDate=16%2F02%2F2026&selected=9629803&PinnedHotelID=9629803&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635976394438) ![18th Avenue Thermal Motel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/23000000/22520000/22518100/22518008/e4d43869_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### 18th Avenue Thermal Motel 50 Eighteenth Avenue Tauranga £64 22 Feb - 23 Feb includes taxes & fees Stay at this aparthotel in Tauranga. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and room service. Popular attractions Mount Maunganui and Tenpin Tauranga are located ... 7.6/10 Good! (263 reviews) Spotless room, excellent service, loved the outdoor area for the kids. Would absolutely recommend this motel to anyone! Reviewed on 14 Jan 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=22%2F02%2F2026&endDate=23%2F02%2F2026&selected=22518008&PinnedHotelID=22518008&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635976394438) [See all 846 properties in Maungatapu](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=08%2F02%2F2026&endDate=09%2F02%2F2026®ionId=553248635976394438) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. 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[](https://expedia.co.uk/Tauranga-Hairini.dx693189436366368768) ![So much fun trying jet boards! Cross between wake boarding and snowboarding, no boat needed to zip across the bay 😊](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6138986/19ab9b72-3524-48e5-848b-f54e80d6d3b7.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Tauranga-Matapihi.dx553248635926198368) ![Hills and the sea in New Zealand](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635976384091/5e9aea4e-526a-497f-b0b7-5eef0b71ce06.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Tauranga South 4.5/5(2 area reviews) While Tauranga South isn't home to many top sights, Tenpin Tauranga and Memorial Park are some notable places to visit nearby. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Tauranga-Tauranga-South.dx553248635976384091) ![Default Image](https://images.trvl-media.com/media/content/expus/graphics/deals/TE_Clouds_card_r1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Tauranga-Parkvale.dx693189471387287552) ![Rangataua Bay Sunset](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635976007615/63498a65-c415-4378-bcd1-3912e8e99f26.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Welcome Bay If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Welcome Bay and surrounding area, you can visit Tauranga Golf Club and Mercury Baypark. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Tauranga-Welcome-Bay.dx553248635976007615) ![Default Image](https://images.trvl-media.com/media/content/expus/graphics/deals/TE_Clouds_card_r1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Tauranga-Gate-Pa.dx693189453630701568) --- --- - [Stays](?pwaLob=wizard-hotel-pwa-v2) - [Packages](?pwaLob=wizard-package-pwa) - [Flights](?pwaLob=wizard-flight-pwa) - [Things to do](?pwaLob=wizard-lx-pwa) - [Cruises](?pwaLob=wizard-cruise-pwa) - [Cars](?pwaLob=wizard-car-pwa) # Maungatapu Travel Guide ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/mad-service/footer/bnaBanners/BEX_Footer.jpg) ## Go further with the Expedia app Save on select hotels when you book in the app. Our app deals help you to save on trips so you can travel more and manage it all on the go. 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