| some quarters have whirlpool baths. check-in time: 2:00 pmcheck-out time: 10:00 am. among shops and restaurants in the town centre, this laid-back motel is an 8-minute walk from pilot bay beach and 2 km from the lookout point on mount maunganui. airy, simple studios come with wi-fi and smart tvs, as well as kitchenettes. suites add separate living rooms. in-room breakfast is available. parking is provided
Tauranga Airport 8 min
Orca Wild Adventures | Dolphin Swims (7 min)
Takeoff point for dive charters & popular day trips to snorkel & swim with dolphins. Kaiate Falls (25 min)
Forest trails lead to this series of waterfalls with a swimming hole, picnic area & scenic views. Aerius Helicopters Tauranga (7 min) Dolphin Seafaris NZ (7 min) The Elms | Te Papa Tauranga (9 min)
Guided tours are offered at this historic mission house with a library & serene gardens. Waimarino Water & Adventure Park (16 min)
Kayak-focused park with various water activities, plus a climbing wall & picnic areas with BBQs. Classic Flyers Museum (8 min)
Aviation museum featuring classic planes, plus a cafe, a gift shop & scenic biplane flights. Bay Explorer - Dolphin and Wildlife Cruises (10 min) Moturiki Island (13 min) Mount Maunganui (6 min)
This extinct, 232m-tall volcano offers jogging trails & views of the city & the harbor. The Historic Village (15 min)
Vintage-inspired shopping complex made up of original & replica buildings & cobblestone streets. Mount maunganui Summit (6 min)
Several steep tracks lead to a summit with views of the Bay of Plenty & the storied Kaimai Range. Tauranga Art Gallery (10 min)
Airy space with rotating displays of modern artworks in diverse media, plus a gift shop. Kewpie Cruises (5 min) Pilot Bay Beach (10 min) | 
