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

Simpson Reserve

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

Simpson Reserve

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

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

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

Activities

Blue Inferno Crater

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

AU$223
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
7hr Waimangu Geothermal Valley & Lake Rotomahana Tour - Departs Tauranga
6hr Rotorua Geothermal Wonderland Tour

6hr Rotorua Geothermal Wonderland Tour - Departs Tauranga

AU$217
per adult
6hr Rotorua Geothermal Wonderland 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$85
per adult
4hr Shore Excursion - History and Tasting Tour FREE Kiwifruit Tasting
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Tauranga City & Scenic Local 2-hour Tour (City Sightseeing)

AU$71
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Tauranga City & Scenic Local 2-hour Tour (City Sightseeing)
Tauranga Shore Excursion: Rotorua Hell's Gate Experience

ROTORUA - Hell's Gate Geothermal Park & Mud Spa Day Trip

AU$254
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
ROTORUA - Hell's Gate Geothermal Park & Mud Spa Day Trip
6hr Hobbiton Movie Set Tour

6hr Hobbiton Movie Set Tour - Departs Tauranga

AU$214
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
6hr Hobbiton Movie Set Tour - Departs Tauranga
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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$151 per night from 24 Mar to 25 Mar
AU$151
includes taxes & fees
24 Mar - 25 Mar
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! (393 reviews)
"The villas are amazing. Cleanliness is unmatched - completely spotless and comfortable. Good setup to make your own meals with proper kitchen & dining. So close to everything - beach out the back, shops down the road, bar & restaurant next door."

Reviewed on 20 Mar. 2025

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 ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (58 reviews)
Fabulous beach stay
"We loved every minute of our stay. Elizabeth was very prompt in her response to our requests and check in (after hours) was seamless. Can not wait to return to this beachside pad."

Reviewed on 3 Feb. 2025

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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
The price is AU$301 per night from 3 Apr to 4 Apr
AU$301
includes taxes & fees
3 Apr - 4 Apr
Stay at this 3.5-star family-friendly aparthotel in Tauranga. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and an outdoor pool. Popular attractions Papamoa Beach and Wairakei ...
9/10 Wonderful! (95 reviews)
"Large but slightly dated home was clean and comfortable. For the price, I was not impressed with the peeling ceiling in the bathroom or that some of the dishes were not completely clean, but the rest of the home was nice with a lovely patio and was across from the pool. The grounds had beautiful ..."

Reviewed on 8 Feb. 2025

Pacific Palms Resort
Very private 1 bedroom modern flat bordering reserve in very quite cul-de-sac
Very private 1 bedroom modern flat bordering reserve in very quite cul-de-sac
Papamoa
The price is AU$185 per night from 25 Mar to 26 Mar
AU$185
includes taxes & fees
25 Mar - 26 Mar
Stay at this guesthouse in Tauranga. Enjoy free WiFi, a garden, and patios. Our guests praise the property condition in our reviews. Popular attractions Papamoa ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (195 reviews)
Perfect,flat
"Large, comfortable clean flat in perfect position for our needs. Friendly but non-obtrusive property owner. Great outside space. Perhaps needed a few more cleaning items for use before we could get to the shops. need a few"

Reviewed on 4 Mar. 2025

Very private 1 bedroom modern flat bordering reserve in very quite cul-de-sac
Energy Motor Lodge
Energy Motor Lodge
2 out of 5
56 Domain Rd, Tauranga, Bay of Plenty
The price is AU$219 per night from 25 Mar to 26 Mar
AU$219
includes taxes & fees
25 Mar - 26 Mar
Stay at this motel in Tauranga. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and housekeeping. Popular attractions Papamoa Beach and Wairakei Reserve are located nearby.
9/10 Wonderful! (11 reviews)
"It was close to visiting facilities. Motel manager was very helpful and amazing service"

Reviewed on 8 Mar. 2025

Energy Motor Lodge
Cozy unit Papamoa Beach
Cozy unit Papamoa Beach
Bay of Plenty
Stay at this vacation home in Tauranga. Popular attractions Papamoa Beach and Wairakei Reserve are located nearby.
8/10 Very Good! (1 review)
Papamoa stay
"Great location, easy to access. Very friendly cat lives next door!"

Reviewed on 3 Feb. 2025

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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 Memorial Park and Tenpin Tauranga.

Welcome Bay
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Maungatapu

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

Maungatapu

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