Matapihi Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

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Stay near popular Matapihi attractions

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.
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Activities

Tauranga Daytime Scenic Lake McLaren Tour

Tauranga Daytime Scenic Lake McLaren Tour

NZ$175
per adult
Tauranga Daytime Scenic Lake McLaren Tour
Boutique tour , Mt Maunganui, NZ farm, Rotorua lakes/geothermal

Boutique tour , Mt Maunganui, NZ farm, Rotorua lakes/geothermal

NZ$238
per adult
Boutique tour , Mt Maunganui, NZ farm, Rotorua lakes/geothermal
Geothermal Mineral Bathing Hot Pool Experience

Geothermal Mineral Bathing Hot Pool Experience

NZ$21
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Geothermal Mineral Bathing Hot Pool Experience
Rotorua Geothermal Wonderland Tour – Departs Tauranga

Rotorua Cultural and Geothermal Wonderland Tour – Depart Tauranga

NZ$269
per adult
Rotorua Cultural and Geothermal Wonderland Tour – Depart Tauranga
Rotorua via Kiwi/lakes country & a visit to iconic Whakarewarewa

Rotorua via Kiwi/lakes country & a visit to iconic Whakarewarewa

NZ$324
per adult
Rotorua via Kiwi/lakes country & a visit to iconic Whakarewarewa
Tauranga: Evening Glowworm Kayak Tour

Tauranga: Evening Glowworm Kayak Tour

NZ$265
per adult
Tauranga: Evening Glowworm Kayak Tour
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Our pick of the best Matapihi Hotel Deals

Trinity Wharf Tauranga

Trinity Wharf Tauranga

4.5 out of 5
51 Dive Crescent Tauranga
The price is NZ$217 per night from 22 Aug to 23 Aug
NZ$217
22 Aug - 23 Aug
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 ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,003 reviews)
"We expected our Trinity Wharf stay to be as good as previous visits and we were not disappointed. Such a pleasure. Just like Arnie ... We will be baaack...."

Reviewed on 18 Aug 2026

Trinity Wharf Tauranga
Hotel on Devonport

Hotel on Devonport

4 out of 5
72 Devonport Road Tauranga
The price is NZ$196 per night from 22 Aug to 23 Aug
NZ$196
22 Aug - 23 Aug
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. ...
Hotel on Devonport
Quest on Durham

Quest on Durham

4 out of 5
6 Durham Street Tauranga
The price is NZ$149 per night from 20 Sept to 21 Sept
NZ$149
20 Sept - 21 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this aparthotel in Tauranga. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, parking (surcharge) and free food shopping service. Popular attractions Mount Maunganui and Baycourt Community ...
Quest on Durham
Pacific Motor Inn

Pacific Motor Inn

3.5 out of 5
261 Maunganui Road Tauranga
The price is NZ$177 per night from 23 Aug to 24 Aug
NZ$177
23 Aug - 24 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this motel in Tauranga. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions Mount Maunganui and Pilot Bay Beach are located ...
9/10 Wonderful! (264 reviews)
"Good spot. Clean comfortable and convenient location"

Reviewed on 19 Aug 2026

Pacific Motor Inn
Tasman Holiday Parks - Papamoa Beach

Tasman Holiday Parks - Papamoa Beach

4 out of 5
535 Papamoa Beach Road Tauranga
The price is NZ$179 per night from 22 Aug to 23 Aug
NZ$179
22 Aug - 23 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach holiday park in Tauranga. Enjoy free parking, a conference centre and a garden. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
Tasman Holiday Parks - Papamoa Beach
City Suites Tauranga

City Suites Tauranga

4.5 out of 5
32 Cameron Road Tauranga
The price is NZ$140 per night from 30 Aug to 31 Aug
NZ$140
30 Aug - 31 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury aparthotel in Tauranga. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,092 reviews)
"Bed was comfie, on site parking, shower was hot and powerful which is not often a common thing when staying at smaller hotels. Couldn’t fault it."

Reviewed on 16 Aug 2026

City Suites Tauranga
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Our guide on where to stay in Matapihi

Find the best Matapihi areas for the activities you enjoy most. Learn more about Matapihi
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A coastal cityscape with a beach, a cruise ship, and a rocky outcrop.

Mount Maunganui

Mount Maunganui is popular for its beaches, and if you're looking for more to see and do, you might think about a trip to Pilot Bay Beach or Maunganui Beach.

A beach with clear blue water, a sandy shore, and a hill with greenery in the background.

Papamoa Beach

Unique features of Papamoa Beach include the beaches and shopping. Make a stop by Papamoa Beach or Bay of Plenty while you're exploring the area.

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Papamoa

While Papamoa may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Gordon Spratt Reserve and Papamoa Beach.

A beach with houses, a mountain, and a rocky island.

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.

A coastal area with several sailboats anchored near a hill with dense greenery.

Bethlehem

If you're spending some time in Bethlehem, Fernland Spa and Waimarino Adventure Park are top sights worth seeing.

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