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 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.
Activities
Tauranga Harbour Scenic One Hour Historical Boat Cruise
Boutique tour , Mt Maunganui, NZ farm, Rotorua lakes/geothermal
Scenic Short Hike Tour - Papamoa Hills and McLaren Falls
Our pick of the best Matua Hotel Deals
Trinity Wharf Tauranga
Room was clean. All staff were great
Reviewed on 10 Nov 2025
Hotel on Devonport
Good location and clean facilities. It would have been nice to have late check out options like most hotels.
Reviewed on 10 Nov 2025
Hotel Armitage and Conference Centre
Room was awesome and the food ws great
Reviewed on 12 Nov 2025
City Suites Tauranga
The staff were very helpful and prompt making up an extra bed in the living room. The 3 of us were very comfortable and liked the balcony and the lovely carpet and bathroom
Reviewed on 10 Nov 2025
Opal Hot Springs & Holiday Park
Enjoyed our stay - staff were very friendly and nice, loved the pool and the rooms were nice and comfy 😊
Reviewed on 2 Nov 2025
Oceanside Resort & Twin Towers
Clean room Was happy to be given a carpark
Reviewed on 12 Nov 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Matua
Bellevue
While Bellevue isn't home to many top sights, Fernland Spa and Tauranga Domain 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 The Elms Mission House.
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.
Matua Travel Guide
- Fergusson Park
- Mount Maunganui
- Tauranga Domain
- Mercury Baypark
- Blake Park
- Omokoroa Beach
- Bay of Plenty
- Pilot Bay Beach
- Mount Hot Pools
- Fernland Spa
- Mclaren Falls Park
- Bayfair Shopping Centre
- Athenree Hot Springs
- Waimarino Adventure Park
- Mount Maunganui Summit Track
- Tenpin Tauranga
- Memorial Park
- Te Puna Quarry Park
- Wairere Falls
- Kaiate Falls
- Classic Flyers NZ
- Tauranga Golf Club
- Mount Maunganui Golf Club
- The Elms Mission House
- Huria Marae
- Matamata Golf Club
- Historical Athenree Homestead
- The Mount Mainstreet
