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

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

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

6hr Hobbiton Movie Set Tour - Departs Tauranga

6hr Hobbiton Movie Set Tour - Departs Tauranga

AU$238
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
6hr Hobbiton Movie Set Tour - Departs Tauranga
Mangapapa Glowworm Canyon

Tauranga: Evening Glowworm Kayak Tour

AU$243
per adult
Tauranga: Evening Glowworm Kayak Tour
Blue Inferno Crater

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

AU$256
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
7hr Waimangu Geothermal Valley & Lake Rotomahana Tour - Departs Tauranga
6hr Rotorua Geothermal Wonderland Tour - Departs Tauranga

6hr Rotorua Geothermal Wonderland Tour - Departs Tauranga

AU$246
per adult
6hr Rotorua Geothermal Wonderland Tour - Departs Tauranga
Scenic Walking Tour - Papamoa Hills and McLaren Falls

Scenic Short Hike Tour - Papamoa Hills and McLaren Falls

AU$118
per adult
Scenic Short Hike Tour - Papamoa Hills and McLaren Falls
From Tauranga: Skydive over Mount Maunganui

From Tauranga: Skydive over Mount Maunganui

AU$491
per adult
From Tauranga: Skydive over Mount Maunganui
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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
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$125 per night from 30 July to 31 July
AU$125
30 July - 31 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! (413 reviews)
"Great place to stay"

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$225 per night from 24 July to 25 July
AU$225
24 July - 25 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star family-friendly aparthotel in Tauranga. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a garden. Popular attractions Papamoa Beach and Wairakei Reserve ...
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
Cozy unit Papamoa Beach

Cozy unit Papamoa Beach

Bay of Plenty
The price is AU$251 per night from 29 July to 30 July
AU$251
29 July - 30 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this vacation home in Tauranga. Enjoy laundry facilities. Popular attractions Papamoa Beach and Wairakei Reserve are located nearby.
8/10 Very Good! (6 reviews)
Great location
"The unit is in a great location. Close to the beach, supermarket and walking distance to 'The Island' restaurant which is fantastic. Matt was really easy to communicate with and the check in was really easy. Will have to come back in the summer when its a little warmer."

Reviewed on 16 Jul. 2025

Cozy unit Papamoa Beach
Beach and waffles @Papamoa

Beach and waffles @Papamoa

Bay of Plenty
The price is AU$272 per night from 23 July to 24 July
AU$272
23 July - 24 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
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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 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 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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