Title: Tauranga South Travel Guide: Best of Tauranga South, Tauranga Travel 2026 | Expedia.co.uk [Hotels in Tauranga South](https://expedia.co.uk/Tauranga-South-Tauranga-Hotels.0-n553248635976384091-0.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)[Tauranga South Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Tauranga-South.d553248635976384091.Car-Hire-Guide)[Tauranga South Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/Tauranga-South.d553248635976384091.Holidays-City-Breaks) # Tauranga South Travel Guide ## Tauranga ![Hills and the sea in New Zealand](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635976384091/5e9aea4e-526a-497f-b0b7-5eef0b71ce06.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Hills and the sea in New Zealand](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635976384091/5e9aea4e-526a-497f-b0b7-5eef0b71ce06.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Visit Tauranga South 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) #### Tenpin Tauranga Enjoy an outing to Tenpin Tauranga during your stay in Tauranga. Wander the area's beautiful beaches or simply enjoy one of its charming cafes. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Tenpin-Tauranga-Tauranga-South.d6237506.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) ### 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 £17 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 £64 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 £115 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 £102 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 Tauranga South ![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=553248635976384091) ![Bennetts Tauranga Motor Inn](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/7000000/6340000/6339800/6339714/94d95d65_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Bennetts Tauranga Motor Inn 2 Fifteenth Avenue Tauranga £79 9 Feb - 10 Feb includes taxes & fees Stay at this motel in Tauranga. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions Mount ... 7.6/10 Good! (320 reviews) All good as gold Reviewed on 8 Jan 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=09%2F02%2F2026&endDate=10%2F02%2F2026&selected=6339714&PinnedHotelID=6339714&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635976384091) ![850 Cameron Motel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/9630000/9626800/9626706/f68ca40b_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### 850 Cameron Motel 850 Cameron Road Tauranga £107 9 Feb - 10 Feb includes taxes & fees Stay at this motel in Tauranga. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ... 9.6/10 Exceptional! (612 reviews) Perfect score all across the board. Quick check-in, excellent amenities, clean, and quiet. Will certainly be back when in Tauranga again. Reviewed on 23 Dec 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=09%2F02%2F2026&endDate=10%2F02%2F2026&selected=9626706&PinnedHotelID=9626706&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635976384091) ![Garden Court Motel & Backpakers ](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/116000000/115020000/115011500/115011477/cc3cb371_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Garden Court Motel & Backpakers 44 Sixteenth Ave Tauranga Bay of Plenty £75 27 Feb - 28 Feb includes taxes & fees Stay at this golf hostel in Tauranga. Enjoy free parking, an outdoor pool and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Mount Maunganui and Tenpin Tauranga are ... 6/10 (4 reviews) Easy fast check in. Heat pump unit made things comfortable. Not common in lower priced accommodation. Easy check out. Good value. Happy to return. Reviewed on 18 Oct 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=27%2F02%2F2026&endDate=28%2F02%2F2026&selected=115011477&PinnedHotelID=115011477&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635976384091) ![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 £104 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=553248635976384091) ![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 £109 15 Feb - 16 Feb 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=15%2F02%2F2026&endDate=16%2F02%2F2026&selected=1636382&PinnedHotelID=1636382&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635976384091) [See all 844 properties in Tauranga South](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=09%2F02%2F2026&endDate=10%2F02%2F2026®ionId=553248635976384091) 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-Judea.dx693189465976225792) ![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) ![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) ![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) ### Brookfield While Brookfield isn't home to many top sights, Huria Marae and Fernland Spa are some notable places to visit nearby. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Tauranga-Brookfield.dx693189447584813056) ![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) ### Maungatapu Maungatapu might not have many top sights, but Memorial Park and Tenpin Tauranga are two attractions nearby that you can check out. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Tauranga-Maungatapu.dx553248635976394438) ![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) ### Hairini When in Hairini, you can plan a visit to Tauranga Golf Club and Fernland Spa, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Tauranga-Hairini.dx693189436366368768) --- --- - [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) # Tauranga South 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. Scan the QR code with your device camera and download our app