Matua Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
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.
Fergusson Park
Explore the great outdoors at Fergusson Park, a lovely green space in Tauranga. Stroll along the area's beautiful beaches or simply savour its charming cafes.
Tauranga Domain
Catch an event at Tauranga Domain during your trip to Tauranga. Visit the shops and charming cafes in this family-friendly 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.
Activities
6hr Hobbiton Movie Set Tour - Departs Tauranga
7hr Waimangu Geothermal Valley & Lake Rotomahana Tour - Departs Tauranga
Shore Excursion: Local Tasting Tour from Tauranga
Scenic Short Hike Tour - Papamoa Hills and McLaren Falls
6hr Rotorua Geothermal Wonderland Tour - Departs Tauranga
Our pick of the best Matua Hotel Deals
By The Harbour
Reviewed on 9 Jun. 2025
Hotel Armitage and Conference Centre
Reviewed on 27 Jul. 2025
Hotel on Devonport
Reviewed on 8 Aug. 2025
Trinity Wharf Tauranga
Reviewed on 11 Aug. 2025
City Suites Tauranga
Reviewed on 5 Aug. 2025
Oceanside Resort & Twin Towers
Reviewed on 5 Aug. 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Matua
Bellevue
While Bellevue isn't home to many top sights, Huria Marae and Fernland Spa are some notable places to visit nearby.
Otumoetai
Though Otumoetai may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Tauranga Domain and Huria Marae.
Brookfield
While Brookfield isn't home to many top sights, Huria Marae and Fernland Spa 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 Huria Marae and Tenpin Tauranga.
Bethlehem
If you're spending some time in Bethlehem, Fernland Spa and Waimarino Adventure Park are top sights worth seeing.
Tauranga South
While Tauranga South isn't home to many top sights, Memorial Park and Tenpin Tauranga are some notable places to visit nearby.
- Fergusson Park
- Mount Maunganui
- Tauranga Domain
- Mercury Baypark
- Blake Park
- Mount Hot Pools
- Pilot Bay Beach
- Fernland Spa
- Athenree Hot Springs
- Omokoroa Beach
- Mclaren Falls Park
- Bayfair Shopping Centre
- Waimarino Adventure Park
- Memorial Park
- Tauranga Golf Club
- Tenpin Tauranga
- Huria Marae
- Mount Maunganui Summit Track
- Oropi Hot Pools
- The Elms Mission House
- Tauranga Art Gallery
- Kaiate Falls
- The Mount Mainstreet
- Wairere Falls
- Classic Flyers NZ
- Mount Maunganui Golf Club
- Te Puna Quarry Park
- Mills Reef Winery
- blokart Recreation Park