Lap up the fresh air and sea views at Waipu Bay. Whether you take a cruise or gaze at it from the shore, this inlet is gorgeous from every angle.

This inlet along the shoreline is in Matapihi, a place that has lots going for it! Mount Maunganui, Tauranga Domain, and Mount Hot Pools are other good sightseeing opportunities nearby when you're all done at Waipu Bay.

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Poripori Homestead

$1,951

per person

Jan 23 - Jan 24

found 14 hours ago

Roundtrip non-stop flight included

San Francisco (SFO) to Tauranga (TRG)

9.6/10 Exceptional! (4 reviews)

We were booked in for the guesthouse but when we got here really wanted to stay multiple nights and were given the option to move into a wing of the homestead at the same rate which was a generous option -- Frances and Julian are wonderful.

Reviewed on Nov 5, 2024

Hotel Armitage and Conference Centre

$1,970

per person

Jan 23 - Jan 24

found 14 hours ago

Roundtrip non-stop flight included

San Francisco (SFO) to Tauranga (TRG)

16/10 Exceptional! (1,003 reviews)

Lovely clean room, location central to city, plenty of car parks. Value for money.

Reviewed on Nov 5, 2025

Quest on Durham

$1,984

per person

Jan 23 - Jan 24

found 14 hours ago

Roundtrip non-stop flight included

San Francisco (SFO) to Tauranga (TRG)

8.4/10 Very Good! (580 reviews)

With quest our preferred option, we found it to be a bit sub par in terms of other quest hotels we’ve stayed at. Reception unmanned on check in with a phone number to ring, likewise on checkout, reception unmanned, room looked a little dated, bathroom looked like it belonged in the 90s

Reviewed on Nov 8, 2025

Browse tours and tickets to explore Waipu Bay

Tours & day trips

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Tauranga Shore Excursion: History & Kiwifruit Tasting – 4 Hours

Free cancellation available

Private & custom tours

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TAURANGA City & Scenic Sightseeing 2-hour Local Bus Tour

Free cancellation available

Water activities

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Tauranga: Evening Glowworm Kayak Tour

Free cancellation available

Wildlife & nature

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From Tauranga: Half-Day Swimming with Dolphins Tour

Free cancellation available

Spa & wellness

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Tauranga: Mount Maunganui Hot Pools Experience

Free cancellation available

Popular places to visit

So much fun trying jet boards! Cross between wake boarding and snowboarding, no boat needed to zip across the bay 😊

Rangataua Bay

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Rangataua Bay during your travels in Mount Maunganui. While you're in the area, stroll along the beautiful beaches.

Classic Flyers NZ

You can spend time browsing the exhibits at Classic Flyers NZ during your travels in Tauranga. Stroll along the area's beautiful beaches, or simply savor its charming cafes.

Monmouth Redoubt

Find out about the history of Tauranga when you take a trip to Monmouth Redoubt. While you're in the area, stroll along the beautiful beaches.

Tauranga Art Gallery

You can spend time browsing the exhibits at Tauranga Art Gallery in Tauranga. While you're in the area, stroll along the beautiful beaches.

Robbins Park

Explore the great outdoors at Robbins Park, a lovely green space in Tauranga. While you're in the area, stroll along the beautiful beaches.

Bay Karts Outdoor Kart Racing

You can take time to visit Bay Karts Outdoor Kart Racing during your travels to Tauranga. While you're in the area, stroll along the beautiful beaches.