Feel the breeze in your hair, the water splashing at your feet and the salt on your lips at Pilot Bay Beach. Hang around and watch the sun set to cap off an awesome day out.

You'll find this stretch of coastline in the commercial suburb of Mount Maunganui. If you're watching your budget, you'll be glad to hear that it's free to explore. Throw in nearby sights like Mount Maunganui, ASB Baypark and Mount Maunganui Beach and get set for a fun day out.

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Apex on Fenton

Glenholme

$1,158

per person

Feb 9 - Feb 11

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Roundtrip flight included

Los Angeles (QLA) to Rotorua (ROT)

9.2/10 Wonderful! (76 reviews)

I will stay there again.

Reviewed on Dec 7, 2025

AWA Hotel

Fairy Springs

$1,320

per person

Feb 9 - Feb 11

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Roundtrip flight included

Los Angeles (QLA) to Rotorua (ROT)

8/10 Very Good! (283 reviews)

Room was very clean, spacious and tidy

Reviewed on Dec 14, 2025

Treetops Lodge & Estate

$2,455

per person

Feb 9 - Feb 11

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Roundtrip flight included

Los Angeles (QLA) to Rotorua (ROT)

9.8/10 Exceptional! (32 reviews)

What an amazing experience from the time we entered till we left ambience environment food care and walks fabulous staff that cared for us and wonderful people from around the world returning home refreshed

Reviewed on Dec 15, 2024

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Tauranga Shore Excursion: History & Kiwifruit Tasting – 4 Hours

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TAURANGA City & Scenic Sightseeing 2-hour Local Bus Tour

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From Tauranga: Half-Day Swimming with Dolphins Tour

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From Tauranga: Half-Day Swimming with Dolphins Tour

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Geothermal Mineral Bathing Hot Pool Experience

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