Papamoa Beach Travel Guide

Tourist Guide
Papamoa Beach
Photo by Janine Trinkl
Photo by Janine Trinkl

Popular places to visit

Papamoa Beach

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

Taylor Reserve

Explore the great outdoors at Taylor Reserve, a lovely green space in Tauranga. Amble around the area's beaches or visit its shops.

Taylor Reserve

Gordon Spratt Reserve

Explore the great outdoors at Gordon Spratt Reserve, a lovely green space in Tauranga. Amble around the area's beaches or visit its shops.

Gordon Spratt Reserve

Harding Reserve

Explore the great outdoors at Harding Reserve, a lovely green space in Tauranga. Wander the beaches and seaside in the area.

Harding Reserve

Emerald Shores Reserve

Explore the great outdoors at Emerald Shores Reserve, a lovely green space in Tauranga. Wander the beaches and seaside in the area.

Emerald Shores Reserve

Wairakei Reserve

Explore the great outdoors at Wairakei Reserve, a lovely green space in Tauranga. Wander the beaches and seaside in the area.

Wairakei Reserve

Activities

Blue Inferno Crater

7hr Waimangu Geothermal Valley & Lake Rotomahana Tour - Departs Tauranga

AU$223
per adult
7hr Waimangu Geothermal Valley & Lake Rotomahana Tour - Departs Tauranga
4hr Shore Excursion - History and Tasting Tour FREE Kiwifruit Ice Cream

4hr Shore Excursion - History and Tasting Tour FREE Kiwifruit Tasting

AU$86
per adult
4hr Shore Excursion - History and Tasting Tour FREE Kiwifruit Tasting
Mount Maunganui, seaside paradise and place of history and culture

Mount Maunganui Hīkoi Walking Tour

AU$54
per adult
Mount Maunganui Hīkoi Walking Tour
ORCA pods make a stop in the Bay

Dolphin & Wildlife Encounters

AU$160
per adult
Dolphin & Wildlife Encounters
Tauranga Harbour Scenic One Hour Historical Boat Cruise

Tauranga Harbour Scenic One Hour Historical Boat Cruise

AU$36
per adult
Tauranga Harbour Scenic One Hour Historical Boat Cruise
Tauranga: Daytime Scenic Lake McLaren Tour

Tauranga: Daytime Scenic Lake McLaren Tour

AU$146
per adult
Tauranga: Daytime Scenic Lake McLaren Tour
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Our pick of the best Papamoa Beach Hotel Deals

Tasman Holiday Parks - Papamoa Beach
Tasman Holiday Parks - Papamoa Beach
4 out of 5
535 Papamoa Beach Road, Tauranga
The price is AU$186 per night from 5 Jan to 6 Jan
AU$186
includes taxes & fees
5 Jan - 6 Jan 2025
Stay at this 4-star beach holiday park in Tauranga. Enjoy free parking, a beach locale, and a conference center. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (369 reviews)
"Wonderful property. We loved our stay here."

Reviewed on 12 Dec. 2024

Tasman Holiday Parks - Papamoa Beach
Ocean Front Beach Pad
Ocean Front Beach Pad
Papamoa
Stay at this vacation home in Tauranga. Enjoy patios, cable/satellite TV service, and an in-room coffeemaker. Popular attractions Papamoa Beach and Wairakei ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (55 reviews)
"It was my daughter’s first time in a caravan and she is hooked! Communication with owner was instant and always helpful and friendly. The outdoor carpeted area is lovely and spacious and we enjoyed our breakfast looking over the ocean. Highly recommend"

Reviewed on 10 Nov. 2024

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Ocean Front Beach Pad
Pacific Palms Resort
Pacific Palms Resort
3.5 out of 5
21 Gravatt Road, Tauranga, Bay of Plenty
Stay at this 3.5-star aparthotel in Tauranga. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and an outdoor pool. Popular attractions Papamoa Beach and Wairakei Reserve are ...
9/10 Wonderful! (91 reviews)
"Close to the beach"

Reviewed on 28 Nov. 2024

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Pacific Palms Resort
Pacific Park Christian Holiday Camp
Pacific Park Christian Holiday Camp
2.5 out of 5
PAPAMOA ( 9.3 MILES FROM TAURANGA ), Tauranga, PAPAMOA BEACH
Book a stay at this family-friendly holiday park in Tauranga. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a garden. Popular attractions Papamoa Beach and Wairakei Reserve ...
9/10 Wonderful! (32 reviews)
"Everything was alright thank you very much God bless your service 🙏🙏"

Reviewed on 29 Nov. 2024

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Pacific Park Christian Holiday Camp
Hotel Armitage and Conference Centre
Hotel Armitage and Conference Centre
3.5 out of 5
9 Willow St, Tauranga
The price is AU$184 per night from 23 Dec to 24 Dec
AU$184
includes taxes & fees
23 Dec - 24 Dec
Stay at this 3.5-star eco-certified hotel in Tauranga. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
7.6/10 Good! (1,001 reviews)
Stayed here multiple times always good value
"We stay here when working in Tauranga. Its a really nice hotel with free easy parking and good room service, the staff are great too. Rooms are always clean."

Reviewed on 16 Dec. 2024

Hotel Armitage and Conference Centre
Trinity Wharf Tauranga
Trinity Wharf Tauranga
4.5 out of 5
51 Dive Crescent, Tauranga
The price is AU$207 per night from 5 Jan to 6 Jan
AU$207
includes taxes & fees
5 Jan - 6 Jan 2025
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Tauranga. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a marina. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property condition in ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (996 reviews)
"Love Trinity Wharf, location next to water stunning"

Reviewed on 13 Dec. 2024

Trinity Wharf Tauranga
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Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Other neighbourhoods around Papamoa Beach

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Kairua

While Kairua isn't home to many top sights, Papamoa Beach and ASB Baypark are some notable places to visit nearby.

Kairua
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Papamoa

While visiting Papamoa, you might make a stop by sights like blokart Recreation Park and Looking Glass Garden.

Papamoa
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Omanu

While Omanu may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Mount Maunganui Golf Club and Classic Flyers NZ.

Omanu
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Matapihi

The beaches and cosy cafes are top of the list for many visitors to Matapihi. A stop by Waipu Bay or Rangataua Bay might round out your trip.

Matapihi
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Welcome Bay

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Welcome Bay and surrounding area, you can visit Tenpin Tauranga and ASB Baypark.

Welcome Bay
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Maungatapu

Maungatapu might not have many top sights, but Tenpin Tauranga and Memorial Park are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Maungatapu

Papamoa Beach Travel Guide

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