Tauranga South Travel Guide
Tauranga

Visit Tauranga South
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 (Tauranga)
Top hotels in Tauranga South

18th Avenue Thermal Motel
"Clean spacious room, great parking. Helpful staff"
Reviewed on 7 Aug 2026

Bennetts Tauranga Motor Inn
"Amazing and warm ❤️ Love the spa"
Reviewed on 29 Jul 2026

850 Cameron Motel
"We really enjoyed our overnight stay, service was great. The staff were lovely and made the whole experience hassle free. Our room was a nice size, bathroom was very clean, showers were amazing! Was very lovely, peaceful and quiet. Will definitely be back when we are ever back in Tauranga."
Reviewed on 16 Jul 2026

Trinity Wharf Tauranga
"We enjoyed our stay, very nice large rooms and the staff were vey helpful"
Reviewed on 9 Aug 2026

Hotel on Devonport

Opal Hot Springs & Holiday Park
"the property was too old. No shower ,soap n shampoo provide .Bad smell inside property.No water supply in the morning. cant even blush my teeth. I need to make breakfast n rush to Rotorua for hot pool, now i hv to eat outside,pay extra,but cant get in the hot pool as im late. pls make a refund ."
Reviewed on 6 Aug 2026
Where to stay in Tauranga South

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 Gordon Spratt Reserve and Papamoa Beach.

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 Classic Flyers NZ and Blake Park.

Bethlehem
If you're spending some time in Bethlehem, Fernland Spa and Waimarino Adventure Park are top sights worth seeing.













