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$180
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$240
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
Deep in the Glow worm canyon

Tauranga: Evening Glowworm Kayak Tour

NZ$265
per adult
Tauranga: Evening Glowworm Kayak Tour
TAURANGA SHORE EXCURSION: Epic 25 min V8 Trike tour of Mt Maunganui & Tauranga

TAURANGA SHORE EXCURSION: Epic 25 min V8 Trike Tour (Tauranga)

NZ$280
per traveller
TAURANGA SHORE EXCURSION: Epic 25 min V8 Trike Tour (Tauranga)
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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$213 per night from 18 Oct to 19 Oct
NZ$213
18 Oct - 19 Oct
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! (1,002 reviews)
"15 minute walk to bars and restaurants."

Reviewed on 4 Oct 2026

Trinity Wharf Tauranga
Hotel on Devonport

Hotel on Devonport

4 out of 5
72 Devonport Road Tauranga
The price is NZ$187 per night from 11 Oct to 12 Oct
NZ$187
11 Oct - 12 Oct
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. ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,003 reviews)
"f"

Reviewed on 5 Oct 2026

Hotel on Devonport
6 on Adams

6 on Adams

3 out of 5
6 Adams Avenue Tauranga Tauranga
Fully refundable
The price is NZ$194 per night from 9 Oct to 10 Oct
NZ$194
9 Oct - 10 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this apartment in Tauranga. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and room service. Popular attractions Mount Maunganui and Mount Hot Pools are located ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (162 reviews)
"Fantastic stay! The hotel is in a great central spot, and our room was clean and well-maintained."

Reviewed on 3 Oct 2026

6 on Adams
Tasman Holiday Parks - Papamoa Beach

Tasman Holiday Parks - Papamoa Beach

4 out of 5
535 Papamoa Beach Road Tauranga
The price is NZ$138 per night from 15 Oct to 16 Oct
NZ$138
15 Oct - 16 Oct
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 ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (488 reviews)
"Clean room, and great pool."

Reviewed on 1 Oct 2026

Tasman Holiday Parks - Papamoa Beach
City Suites Tauranga

City Suites Tauranga

4.5 out of 5
32 Cameron Road Tauranga
The price is NZ$159 per night from 11 Oct to 12 Oct
NZ$159
11 Oct - 12 Oct
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! (1,102 reviews)
"Excellent accommodation for a good price."

Reviewed on 3 Oct 2026

City Suites Tauranga
Quest on Durham

Quest on Durham

4 out of 5
6 Durham Street Tauranga
The price is NZ$159 per night from 11 Oct to 12 Oct
NZ$159
11 Oct - 12 Oct
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
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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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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.

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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.

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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 Blake Park and Mount Maunganui Golf Club.

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Welcome Bay

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Welcome Bay and surrounding area, you can visit Memorial Park and Tauranga Golf Club.

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