Bethlehem

Tauranga

Mount Maunganui and Pilot Bay iconic landscape, panorama, Tauranga, New Zealand
Mount Maunganui and Pilot Bay iconic landscape, panorama, Tauranga, New Zealand
Finding the Otonui Paddleboat is the only slightly challenging aspect of this wonderful attraction in Tauranga - just find the Waimarino Adventure Park which is next door. The steamer is a 100 year old flat bottomed boat that has been lovingly restored and takes you on a two hour cruise down the Wairoa River. It's history is extensive - the boat and the river. It has had two restorations, one after being buried under a shingle bank for twenty years and then after it was burned down to it's bare bones. We were given a hot drink to sip on, and sat at the front of the boat to admire the view. The river was almost completely still, only disturbed by the occasional kayaker or bird. we passed native and regenerative forest, farmland, kiwifruit plantations and a river-side mansion occasionally too! It was peaceful, beautiful and thoroughly enjoyable. Peter, the owner and guide was funny and informative, and it's clear to see that he loves his job and his tour!

Popular places to visit

Mount Maunganui beach panorama

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.

Mount Maunganui
Wunderbarer Sonnenaufgang

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.

Papamoa Beach

Fernland Spa

Explore the great outdoors at Fernland Spa, a lovely green space in Tauranga. Stroll along the area's beautiful beaches or simply savour its charming cafes.

Fernland Spa

Waimarino Adventure Park

Bring the family to Waimarino Adventure Park and enjoy the excitement of this theme park in Tauranga. Visit the spas and charming cafes in this walkable area.

Waimarino Adventure Park

Mercury Baypark

Catch an event at Mercury Baypark during your trip to Tauranga. Visit the spas and charming cafes in this walkable area.

Mercury Baypark

Tauranga Domain

Catch an event at Tauranga Domain during your trip to Tauranga. Visit the shops and charming cafes in this family-friendly area.

Tauranga Domain

Things to do

Tauranga Daytime Scenic Lake McLaren Tour

Tauranga Daytime Scenic Lake McLaren Tour

RM417
per adult
Tauranga Daytime Scenic Lake McLaren Tour
4hr Shore Excursion - History and Tasting Tour FREE Kiwifruit Ice Cream

Tauranga Shore Excursion: History & Kiwifruit Tasting – 4 Hours

RM253
per adult
Tauranga Shore Excursion: History & Kiwifruit Tasting – 4 Hours
Mt Maunganui main beach

Boutique tour , Mt Maunganui, NZ farm, Rotorua lakes/geothermal

RM551
per adult
Boutique tour , Mt Maunganui, NZ farm, Rotorua lakes/geothermal
From Tauranga: Half-Day Swimming with Dolphins Tour

From Tauranga: Half-Day Swimming with Dolphins Tour

RM349
per adult
From Tauranga: Half-Day Swimming with Dolphins Tour
Tauranga: Evening Glowworm Kayak Tour

Tauranga: Evening Glowworm Kayak Tour

RM632
per adult
Tauranga: Evening Glowworm Kayak Tour
Tauranga Harbour Scenic One Hour Historical Boat Cruise

Tauranga Harbour Scenic One Hour Historical Boat Cruise

RM95
per adult
Tauranga Harbour Scenic One Hour Historical Boat Cruise
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Top hotels in Bethlehem

Bethlehem Motor Inn

Bethlehem Motor Inn

3 out of 5
176 Moffat Road Tauranga
The price is RM399 per night from 15 Feb to 16 Feb
RM399
RM458 total
15 Feb - 16 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this motel in Tauranga. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
9/10 Wonderful! (385 reviews)
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Reviewed on 25 Jan 2026

Bethlehem Motor Inn
Hotel on Devonport

Hotel on Devonport

4 out of 5
72 Devonport Road Tauranga
The price is RM405 per night from 15 Feb to 16 Feb
RM405
RM466 total
15 Feb - 16 Feb
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! (1,002 reviews)
Hotel was extremely clean, modern, and well decorated. Jusmeet at the front desk was very helpful and kind. Would definitely stay again

Reviewed on 8 Feb 2026

Hotel on Devonport
Trinity Wharf Tauranga

Trinity Wharf Tauranga

4.5 out of 5
51 Dive Crescent Tauranga
The price is RM533 per night from 1 Mar to 2 Mar
RM533
RM613 total
1 Mar - 2 Mar
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 ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,001 reviews)
Everything was great, location, room, parking, very friendly and helpful staff. Only free cookies was to sweet !

Reviewed on 8 Feb 2026

Trinity Wharf Tauranga
Hotel Armitage and Conference Centre

Hotel Armitage and Conference Centre

3.5 out of 5
9 Willow St Tauranga
The price is RM349 per night from 15 Feb to 16 Feb
RM349
RM401 total
15 Feb - 16 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Tauranga. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,001 reviews)
Always enjoy staying here, comfy rooms and great service

Reviewed on 22 Jan 2026

Hotel Armitage and Conference Centre
City Suites Tauranga

City Suites Tauranga

4.5 out of 5
32 Cameron Road Tauranga
The price is RM328 per night from 15 Feb to 16 Feb
RM328
RM377 total
15 Feb - 16 Feb
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 ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,016 reviews)
Great rooms and convenient.

Reviewed on 9 Feb 2026

City Suites Tauranga
Opal Hot Springs & Holiday Park

Opal Hot Springs & Holiday Park

2.5 out of 5
257 Okauia Springs Road Okauia
The price is RM223 per night from 15 Feb to 16 Feb
RM223
RM256 total
15 Feb - 16 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this golf holiday park in Okauia. Enjoy free parking, 3 outdoor pools and hot springs on-site. Our guests praise the pool and the clean rooms in their ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (515 reviews)
The place was overall great quality and as advertised. We had access to good shower/toilet bathrooms next door. The only problems were the stove top only worked at full temp so we had to use the communal kitchen, and the tree scraping on the side of the building (cabin 7) kept us awake all 3 nights ...

Reviewed on 27 Jan 2026

Opal Hot Springs & Holiday Park
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Other neighbourhoods around Bethlehem

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Brookfield

While Brookfield isn't home to many top sights, Huria Marae and Fernland Spa are some notable places to visit nearby.

Brookfield
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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.

Judea
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Gate Pa

While there might not be top attractions in Gate Pa, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Tauranga Golf Club and Fernland Spa.

Gate Pa
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Bellevue

While Bellevue isn't home to many top sights, Fernland Spa and Tauranga Domain are some notable places to visit nearby.

Bellevue
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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 Fernland Spa.

Parkvale
Hills and the sea in New Zealand

Tauranga South

4.5/5(2 area reviews)

While Tauranga South isn't home to many top sights, Tenpin Tauranga and Memorial Park are some notable places to visit nearby.

Tauranga South

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