Matapihi Travel Guide

Tauranga

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Photo by Kimberly & Tyler

Popular places to visit

Mount Maunganui showing a bay or harbour, general coastal views and a sunset

Mount Maunganui

5/5(21 reviews)

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.

Mount Maunganui
Papamoa Beach

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.

Papamoa Beach

Waipu Bay

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Waipu Bay during your travels in Matapihi. Wander the area's beautiful beaches or simply enjoy one of its charming cafes.

Waipu Bay

Tauranga Domain

5/5(1 review)

Catch an event at Tauranga Domain during your trip to Tauranga. Visit the shops and charming cafes in this family-friendly area.

Tauranga Domain

Mount Maunganui Beach

4.5/5(14 reviews)

If a restful holiday is part of your travel plans, Mount Maunganui Beach might be the perfect place to visit during your trip to Mount Maunganui. Stroll along the area's seaside or simply enjoy its cafes.

Mount Maunganui Beach

ASB Baypark

4.5/5(4 reviews)

Catch an event at ASB Baypark during your trip to Tauranga. Visit the spas and charming cafes in this walkable area.

ASB Baypark

Things to do

Blue Inferno Crater

7hr Waimangu Geothermal Valley & Lake Rotomahana Tour - Departs Tauranga

฿4,758
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
7hr Waimangu Geothermal Valley & Lake Rotomahana Tour - Departs Tauranga
Rotorua Highlights Tour

Tauranga Shore Excursion: Rotorua Highlights Tour

฿3,480
per adult
Tauranga Shore Excursion: Rotorua Highlights Tour
6hr Rotorua Geothermal Wonderland Tour

6hr Rotorua Geothermal Wonderland Tour - Departs Tauranga

฿4,641
per adult
6hr Rotorua Geothermal Wonderland Tour - Departs Tauranga
Tauranga: Evening Big Kanu Glowworm Tour

Tauranga: Evening Big Kanu Glowworm Tour

฿3,301
per adult
Tauranga: Evening Big Kanu Glowworm Tour
6hr Hobbiton Movie Set Tour

6hr Hobbiton Movie Set Tour - Departs Tauranga

฿4,563
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
6hr Hobbiton Movie Set Tour - Departs Tauranga
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Tauranga City & Scenic Local 2-hour Tour (City Sightseeing)

฿1,515
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Tauranga City & Scenic Local 2-hour Tour (City Sightseeing)
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Top hotels in Matapihi

Hotel Armitage and Conference Centre
Hotel Armitage and Conference Centre
3.5 out of 5
9 Willow St, Tauranga
The price is ฿3,259 per night from 21 Apr to 22 Apr
฿3,259
฿3,748 total
includes taxes & fees
21 Apr - 22 Apr
Stay at this 3.5-star eco-certified hotel in Tauranga. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
7.8/10 Good! (1,004 reviews)
"Huge room to other hotels I've stayed at and massive bed. Really comfortable and been spruced up a bit. Friendly staff. Didn't get to use many facilities as it was just an overnight stay for work. Would recommend a stay here. Very reasonably priced too."

Reviewed on 28 Mar 2025

Hotel Armitage and Conference Centre
Oceanside Resort & Twin Towers
Oceanside Resort & Twin Towers
4 out of 5
1 Maunganui Road, Tauranga
The price is ฿3,908 per night from 11 Apr to 12 Apr
฿3,908
฿4,494 total
includes taxes & fees
11 Apr - 12 Apr
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly aparthotel in Tauranga. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 3 restaurants. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff ...
7.6/10 Good! (1,217 reviews)
"Enjoy our stay and the room were big and comfortable"

Reviewed on 23 Mar 2025

Oceanside Resort & Twin Towers
Trinity Wharf Tauranga
Trinity Wharf Tauranga
4.5 out of 5
51 Dive Crescent, Tauranga
The price is ฿4,275 per night from 16 Apr to 17 Apr
฿4,275
฿4,916 total
includes taxes & fees
16 Apr - 17 Apr
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Tauranga. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a marina. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property condition in ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,002 reviews)
"Nice place to stay"

Reviewed on 29 Mar 2025

Trinity Wharf Tauranga
Quest Mt Maunganui
Quest Mt Maunganui
4 out of 5
2 Rata St, Tauranga, Bay of Plenty
The price is ฿3,445 per night from 27 Apr to 28 Apr
฿3,445
฿4,048 total
includes taxes & fees
27 Apr - 28 Apr
Stay at this 4-star apartment in Tauranga. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, parking (surcharge) and free food shopping service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (176 reviews)
"A beautifully kept property with quality inclusions. The staff were very pleasant to deal with."

Reviewed on 29 Mar 2025

Quest Mt Maunganui
Tasman Holiday Parks - Papamoa Beach
Tasman Holiday Parks - Papamoa Beach
4 out of 5
535 Papamoa Beach Road, Tauranga
The price is ฿2,297 per night from 6 Apr to 7 Apr
฿2,297
฿2,642 total
includes taxes & fees
6 Apr - 7 Apr
Stay at this 4-star beach holiday park in Tauranga. Enjoy free parking, a beach locale and a conference centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (396 reviews)
"The property far exceeded my expectations. Staff were incredible. Rooms were clean and we got fresh towels daily. So many staff on the grounds doing maintenance daily. The pool was so wonderful and kids stayed whole time in there. Walking distance to plaza with supermarkets and food and cafes and ..."

Reviewed on 30 Mar 2025

Tasman Holiday Parks - Papamoa Beach
City Suites Tauranga
City Suites Tauranga
4.5 out of 5
32 Cameron Road, Tauranga
The price is ฿2,665 per night from 5 Apr to 6 Apr
฿2,665
฿3,065 total
includes taxes & fees
5 Apr - 6 Apr
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury aparthotel in Tauranga. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (929 reviews)
"Bit too close to the District Court. However, was convenient for CBD. Fine for a couple of night’s stay, but we wouldn’t want to stay longer."

Reviewed on 30 Mar 2025

City Suites Tauranga
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Other neighbourhoods around Matapihi

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Maungatapu

Maungatapu might not have many top sights, but Memorial Park and Tenpin Tauranga are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Maungatapu
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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.

Tauranga South
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Hairini

When in Hairini, you can plan a visit to Tauranga Golf Club and Tenpin Tauranga, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Hairini
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Judea

Though Judea may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Tenpin Tauranga and Huria Marae.

Judea
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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 Mount Maunganui Golf Club and Classic Flyers NZ.

Omanu
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Brookfield

While Brookfield isn't home to many top sights, Huria Marae and Fernland Spa are some notable places to visit nearby.

Brookfield

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