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 walkable 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.
Top hotels in Welcome Bay
Trinity Wharf Tauranga
Very clean modern room and service was great
Reviewed on 3 Dec 2025
Hotel Armitage and Conference Centre
fire alarm
Reviewed on 26 Nov 2025
Hotel on Devonport
Very tidy room. Great location. Comfortable bed
Reviewed on 5 Dec 2025
City Suites Tauranga
All good. No complaints
Reviewed on 17 Nov 2025
Oceanside Resort & Twin Towers
Very reasonable price room was massive and clean. Great view of the beach and walking distance to shops and beach 😊
Reviewed on 16 Nov 2025
Opal Hot Springs & Holiday Park
Considering the complex is doing external renovations, the atmosphere as a whole is excellent. Personally I have been accomodated at Opal Springs on many occasions, this was an awesome 'Upgrade'. Well done to all, and thankyou for the Wonderful hospitality. Until we meet again,. Awhinui🌻na ...
Reviewed on 28 Nov 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.
