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.
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.
Tauranga Domain
Catch an event at Tauranga Domain during your trip to Tauranga. Visit the shops and charming cafes in this romantic area.
Mercury Baypark
Catch an event at Mercury Baypark during your trip to Tauranga. Visit the spas and charming cafes in this walkable area.
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
Boutique tour , Mt Maunganui, NZ farm, Rotorua lakes/geothermal
Rotorua via Kiwi/lakes country & a visit to iconic Whakarewarewa
Tauranga Shore Excursion: History & Kiwifruit Tasting – 4 Hours
Tauranga: Mount Maunganui Harbour Sightseeing Cruise
Top hotels in Matapihi
Hotel Armitage and Conference Centre
Comfortable place and quiet. Receptionist very kind. Good breakfast. Clean room. What I needed for one night
Reviewed on 12 Dec, 2025
Trinity Wharf Tauranga
Everything was spotless and staff were amazing
Reviewed on 26 Dec, 2025
Hotel on Devonport
Room is very spacious, clean, modern, new. Staff are very friendly. Fantastic hotel in heart of Tauranga Town. Car park is very convenient and safe.
Reviewed on 25 Dec, 2025
City Suites Tauranga
FANTASTIC
Reviewed on 17 Dec, 2025
Tasman Holiday Parks - Papamoa Beach
New Beachfront Units are wonderful
Reviewed on 15 Dec, 2025
6 on Adams
Very close to Mt and dining options,and within walking distance of main shopping area
Reviewed on 1 Dec, 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Matapihi
Maungatapu
Maungatapu might not have many top sights, but Memorial Park and Tenpin Tauranga are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Tauranga South
While Tauranga South isn't home to many top sights, Memorial Park and Tenpin Tauranga are some notable places to visit nearby.
Judea
Though Judea may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Tenpin Tauranga and Fernland Spa.
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 Blake Park and Mount Maunganui Golf Club.
Otumoetai
Though Otumoetai may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Tauranga Domain and The Elms Mission House.
Hairini
When in Hairini, you can plan a visit to Tauranga Golf Club and Memorial Park, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
