Welcome Bay Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Welcome Bay
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.
Mercury Baypark
Catch an event at Mercury Baypark during your trip to Tauranga. Visit the spas and charming cafes in this walkable area.
Tauranga Domain
Catch an event at Tauranga Domain during your trip to Tauranga. Visit the shops and charming cafes in this romantic 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.
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.
Activities
Tauranga Harbour Scenic 1.5 Hour Historical Boat Cruise
Boutique tour , Mt Maunganui, NZ farm, Rotorua lakes/geothermal
Waka Ama and Guided Walk at Mount Maunganui
Scenic Short Hike Tour - Papamoa Hills and McLaren Falls
Our pick of the best Welcome Bay Hotel Deals
Hotel on Devonport
Don't use expedia and pay for protection with a weather event you can't forecast, money down the drain. Rang the hotel they couldn't change due to expedia, just deal with the hotel in the future
Reviewed on 14 Apr 2026
Trinity Wharf Tauranga
Great location, room size large and well designed bathrooms. The staff helpful and friendly.
Reviewed on 11 Apr 2026
City Suites Tauranga
Great central location with clean nice rooms, loved the balcony. Underground carpark was a bit tight.
Reviewed on 11 Apr 2026
Oceanside Resort & Twin Towers
It was the honeymoon suite with a spa bath ... which pumped out lumps of black algae; a mood killer I'd say.
Reviewed on 16 Apr 2026
Opal Hot Springs & Holiday Park
Lovely room with great view. Close to town and Hobbiton movie set.
Reviewed on 18 Apr 2026
Pacific Motor Inn
Great location close walking distance to restaurants
Reviewed on 11 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Welcome Bay
Maungatapu
Maungatapu might not have many top sights, but Tenpin Tauranga and Memorial Park are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Hairini
When in Hairini, you can plan a visit to Tauranga Golf Club and Tenpin Tauranga, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Poike
Poike might not have many top sights, but Tauranga Golf Club and Tenpin Tauranga are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Matapihi
The beaches and cosy cafes are top of the list for many visitors to Matapihi. A stop by Waipu Bay or Rangataua Bay might round out your trip.
Parkvale
Though Parkvale may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Tauranga Golf Club and Tenpin Tauranga.
Tauranga South
While Tauranga South isn't home to many top sights, Tenpin Tauranga and Memorial Park are some notable places to visit nearby.
Welcome Bay Travel Guide
Explore a world of travel with Expedia
- Motels in Waitao
- Cabin Rentals in Waitao
- Guest Houses in Waitao
- Cabin Rentals in Ohauiti
- Resort in Ohauiti
- Holiday Homes in Ohauiti
- B&B in Ohauiti
- Chalets in Ohauiti
- Holiday Parks in Ohauiti
- Guest Houses in Ohauiti
- Motels in Ohauiti
- Farmstay in Ohauiti
- Caravan Parks in Ohauiti
- Villas in Ohauiti
- Lodges in Ohauiti
- Motels in Tauranga
- Cheap Hotels in Tauranga
- Hotels with Pool in Matapihi
- Cheap Hotels in Matapihi
- Adults Only Hotels in Matapihi
- Family Hotels in Matapihi
- Hotels with Parking in Kairua
- Cheap Hotels in Maungatapu
- Luxury Hotels in Maungatapu
- Romantic Hotels in Hairini
- Cheap Hotels in Hairini
- Winery Hotels in Hairini
- Adults Only Hotels in Tauranga South
- Beach Hotels in Tauranga South
- Luxury Hotels in Tauranga South
- Romantic Hotels in Tauranga South
- Cheap Hotels in Tauranga South
- Winery Hotels in Tauranga South
- Pet Friendly Hotels in Poike
- Spa Hotels in Poike
- Luxury Hotels in Poike
- Boutique Hotels in Poike
- Cheap Hotels in Poike
- Luxury Hotels in Ohauiti
- Business Hotels in Ohauiti
- Luxury Hotels in Waitao
- Cheap Hotels in Welcome Bay
- Spa Hotels in Welcome Bay
- Hotels with Parking in Welcome Bay
- Hotels with Pool in Welcome Bay
- Luxury Hotels in Welcome Bay
- Lgbt Welcoming Hotels in Welcome Bay
- All Inclusive Hotels in Welcome Bay
- Ski Hotels in Welcome Bay
- Romantic Hotels in Welcome Bay
- Adults Only Hotels in Welcome Bay
- Family Hotels in Welcome Bay
- Pet Friendly Hotels in Welcome Bay
- Winery Hotels in Welcome Bay
- Beach Hotels in Welcome Bay
- Golf Hotels in Welcome Bay
- Maungatapu Hotels
- Hotels near Memorial Park
- Ohauiti Hotels
- Greerton Hotels
- Tauranga Hotels
- Hairini Hotels
- Matapihi Hotels
- Hotels near Kaiate Falls
- Waitao Hotels
- Papamoa Beach Hotels
- Mount Maunganui Hotels
- Welcome Bay Hotels
- Poike Hotels
- Parkvale Hotels
- Independent Hotels in Maungatapu
- Quest Serviced Apartments Hotels in Motuopuhi Island
- Quest Serviced Apartments Hotels in Tauranga South
- Quest Serviced Apartments Hotels in Welcome Bay
