| minimum-stay rules may apply. simple studios with a contemporary vibe offer wi-fi, flat-screen tvs and kitchenettes. there's a bbq area. there's also a coin-operated laundry. set along state highway 2, this relaxed motel is 2 km from oamanu beach along the south pacific ocean, and 6 km from hiking trails and panoramic views atop mount maunganui. continental breakfast and parking are available. the 1- and 2-bedroom suites add living areas and whirlpool tubs.
Tauranga Airport 5 min
Orca Wild Adventures | Dolphin Swims (8 min)
Takeoff point for dive charters & popular day trips to snorkel & swim with dolphins. Bay Explorer - Dolphin and Wildlife Cruises (11 min) Tauranga Art Gallery (11 min)
Airy space with rotating displays of modern artworks in diverse media, plus a gift shop. Waimarino Water & Adventure Park (17 min)
Kayak-focused park with various water activities, plus a climbing wall & picnic areas with BBQs. Motiti Island (2 min) Classic Flyers Museum (5 min)
Aviation museum featuring classic planes, plus a cafe, a gift shop & scenic biplane flights. Kaiate Falls (20 min)
Forest trails lead to this series of waterfalls with a swimming hole, picnic area & scenic views. Skydive Tauranga (6 min) Mount Maunganui (12 min)
This extinct, 232m-tall volcano offers jogging trails & views of the city & the harbor. Moturiki Island (9 min) The Historic Village (15 min)
Vintage-inspired shopping complex made up of original & replica buildings & cobblestone streets. Mount maunganui Summit (12 min)
Several steep tracks lead to a summit with views of the Bay of Plenty & the storied Kaimai Range. Dolphin Seafaris NZ (8 min) The Elms | Te Papa Tauranga (10 min)
Guided tours are offered at this historic mission house with a library & serene gardens. Aerius Helicopters Tauranga (4 min) | 
