Welcome Bay
Tauranga
Visit Welcome Bay
Popular places to visit
![Mount Maunganui which includes a bay or harbour, general coastal views and a sunset](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/236000/236293-Tauranga.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)
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](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/9ebfa6c16652bb86334c42210dc25b87.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)
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.
Tauranga Domain
Catch an event at Tauranga Domain during your trip to Tauranga. Visit the shops and charming cafes in this romantic area.
Mount Maunganui Beach
If a restful holiday is part of your travel plans, Mount Maunganui Beach might be the perfect place to visit during your trip to Mount Maunganui. Stroll along the area's seaside or simply enjoy its cafes.
ASB Baypark
Catch an event at ASB Baypark during your trip to Tauranga. Visit the spas and charming cafes in this walkable area.
Mount Hot Pools
Enjoy an outing to Mount Hot Pools during your stay in Tauranga. Stroll along the area's beautiful beaches or simply savour its charming cafes.
Things to do
![Blue Inferno Crater](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/44837711/351048dc-6e2a-44db-bac4-0a1d78a878da.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)
7hr Waimangu Geothermal Valley & Lake Rotomahana Tour - Departs Tauranga
![Rotorua Highlights Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/49787081/dddb3272-0455-40ab-9cfc-aa2b501a6a57.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)
Tauranga Shore Excursion: Rotorua Highlights Tour
![4hr Shore Excursion - History and Tasting Tour FREE Kiwifruit Ice Cream](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1760123/824593e2-32cb-4237-b23e-d2c6896c08be.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)
4hr Shore Excursion - History and Tasting Tour FREE Kiwifruit Tasting
![Tauranga Harbour Scenic One Hour Historical Boat Cruise](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/46340743/e11d61f7-200c-4116-81fb-5861fe671250.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)
Tauranga Harbour Scenic One Hour Historical Boat Cruise
Top hotels in Welcome Bay
![Trinity Wharf Tauranga](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1640000/1636400/1636382/da7ba135_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
Reviewed on 30 Jan,2025
![Hotel on Devonport](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1120000/1115400/1115377/7b4f4b23_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
Reviewed on 3 Feb,2025
![Quest on Durham](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/8000000/7130000/7123700/7123650/14b95066_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
Reviewed on 6 Feb,2025
![Hotel Armitage and Conference Centre](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/990000/988800/988706/30ccb324_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
Reviewed on 3 Feb,2025
![City Suites Tauranga](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/9630000/9629900/9629803/3a2b34fc_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
Reviewed on 4 Feb,2025
![Summit Motor Lodge](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/109000000/108900000/108900000/108899906/2a1aa715_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
Reviewed on 30 Jan,2025
Other neighbourhoods around Welcome Bay
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Maungatapu
Maungatapu might not have many top sights, but Memorial Park and Tenpin Tauranga are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
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Hairini
When in Hairini, you can plan a visit to Tauranga Golf Club and Tenpin Tauranga, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
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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.
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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.
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Tauranga South
While Tauranga South isn't home to many top sights, Tenpin Tauranga and Memorial Park are some notable places to visit nearby.
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Kairua
While Kairua isn't home to many top sights, Papamoa Beach and ASB Baypark are some notable places to visit nearby.