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

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

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

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

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

Motiti Reserve

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

Motiti Reserve

Activities

Geothermal Mineral Bathing Hot Pool Experience

Geothermal Mineral Bathing Hot Pool Experience

AU$17
per adult
Geothermal Mineral Bathing Hot Pool Experience
Mount Maunganui Hot Pools Experience

Mount Maunganui Hot Pools Experience

AU$24
per adult
Mount Maunganui Hot Pools Experience
Mangapapa Glowworm Canyon

Tauranga: Evening Glowworm Kayak Tour

AU$245
per adult
Tauranga: Evening Glowworm Kayak Tour
6hr Hobbiton Movie Set Tour - Departs Tauranga

6hr Hobbiton Movie Set Tour - Departs Tauranga

AU$217
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
6hr Hobbiton Movie Set Tour - Departs Tauranga
Tauranga: Evening Glowworm Kayak Tour

Tauranga: Evening Glowworm Kayak Tour

AU$245
per adult
Tauranga: Evening Glowworm Kayak Tour
Scenic Walking Tour - Papamoa Hills and McLaren Falls

Scenic Short Hike Tour - Papamoa Hills and McLaren Falls

AU$101
per adult
Scenic Short Hike Tour - Papamoa Hills and McLaren Falls
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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$94 per night from 14 July to 15 July
AU$94
14 July - 15 July
includes taxes & fees
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! (412 reviews)
"First time I’ve been back in 10years. Picked it due to the last time being fantastic. It’s been renovated since and honestly it’s right up there with 5 star hotels! Blew us away! Sooooo great for families with kids … this place is amazing! Staff friendly and couldn’t be more helpful! Thanks for a ..."

Reviewed on 13 Jul. 2025

Tasman Holiday Parks - Papamoa Beach
Pacific Palms Resort
Pacific Palms Resort
3.5 out of 5
21 Gravatt Road, Tauranga, Bay of Plenty
The price is AU$235 per night from 27 July to 28 July
AU$235
27 July - 28 July
includes taxes & fees
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! (99 reviews)
Lovely place, lovely people. Highly recommend
"The property is in a good condition, slightly dated but beautiful and comfy. The room we stayed in was well laid out, and very nice for a family visit. Overall a fantastic place to stay but absolute cherry on top was the service. The management are so kind, and thoughtful. I left them a pack of lollies ..."

Reviewed on 15 Jun. 2025

Pacific Palms Resort
Ocean Front Beach Pad
Ocean Front Beach Pad
Papamoa
Stay at this vacation home in Tauranga. Enjoy laundry facilities, patios, and cable/satellite TV service. Popular attractions Papamoa Beach and Wairakei Reserve ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (62 reviews)
Easter and downgraded cyclone Tam
"Weather was terrible but had an awesome view of the storm/ cyclone downgraded that hit. Children enjoyed the pool and facilities but because of weather was limited. Would definitely stay again"

Reviewed on 17 Apr. 2025

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Ocean Front Beach Pad
Beach and waffles @Papamoa
Beach and waffles @Papamoa
Bay of Plenty
The price is AU$271 per night from 14 July to 15 July
AU$271
14 July - 15 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this vacation home in Tauranga. Enjoy laundry facilities and air conditioning. Popular attractions Motiti Reserve and Emerald Shores Reserve are located ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (11 reviews)
Papamoa
"Property is immaculate, and comfortable, well appointed and ammenities close by. Staff at local eatery very accomodating. Only complaint was no communication regarding access, but was resolved with help from online booking service, owner was accomodating with discount due to not providing access ..."

Reviewed on 2 Jul. 2025

Beach and waffles @Papamoa
Just Beachy on Grant Place Papamoa Beach Pad
Just Beachy on Grant Place Papamoa Beach Pad
Papamoa
Stay at this apartment in Tauranga. Enjoy free WiFi, a water park, and a garden. Popular attractions Wairakei Reserve and Gordon Spratt Reserve are located ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (40 reviews)
Great location and great host
"Home was sized just right for us. Very close to the beach (just across the street). Quiet neighborhood. The host was amazing, helping us out with anything we needed."

Reviewed on 29 May 2025

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Just Beachy on Grant Place Papamoa Beach Pad
Energy Motor Lodge
Energy Motor Lodge
2 out of 5
56 Domain Rd, Tauranga, Bay of Plenty
The price is AU$173 per night from 18 July to 19 July
AU$173
18 July - 19 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this motel in Tauranga. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and housekeeping. Popular attractions Papamoa Beach and Wairakei Reserve are located nearby.
8.2/10 Very Good! (16 reviews)
"Ideally situated for visiting friends in Papamoa and Te Puke"

Reviewed on 30 Mar. 2025

Energy Motor Lodge
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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 Mercury 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 Looking Glass Garden and blokart Recreation Park.

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 Blake Park and Mount Maunganui Golf Club.

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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