Welcome Bay Travel Guide
Tauranga
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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.
Tauranga Domain
Catch an event at Tauranga Domain during your trip to Tauranga. Visit the shops and charming cafes in this family-friendly area.
Mercury Baypark
Catch an event at Mercury Baypark during your trip to Tauranga. Visit the spas and charming cafes in this walkable area.
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.
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.
Things to do
6hr Hobbiton Movie Set Tour - Departs Tauranga
7hr Waimangu Geothermal Valley & Lake Rotomahana Tour - Departs Tauranga
Shore Excursion: Local Tasting Tour from Tauranga
Scenic Short Hike Tour - Papamoa Hills and McLaren Falls
Top hotels in Welcome Bay
Panoramic vista from city to the sea. Enjoy the opulence of gardens and space
Reviewed on 26 Apr 2025
Hotel Armitage and Conference Centre
Reviewed on 27 Jul 2025
Hotel on Devonport
Reviewed on 8 Aug 2025
Trinity Wharf Tauranga
Reviewed on 11 Aug 2025
City Suites Tauranga
Reviewed on 5 Aug 2025
Oceanside Resort & Twin Towers
Reviewed on 5 Aug 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Welcome Bay
Maungatapu
Maungatapu might not have many top sights, but Memorial Park and Tenpin Tauranga are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Hairini
When in Hairini, you can plan a visit to Tauranga Golf Club and Memorial Park, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
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.
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.
Tauranga South
While Tauranga South isn't home to many top sights, Memorial Park and Tenpin Tauranga are some notable places to visit nearby.
Kairua
While Kairua isn't home to many top sights, Papamoa Beach and Mercury Baypark are some notable places to visit nearby.
Hotels Near Welcome Bay, Tauranga
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