Papamoa Travel Guide

Tourist Guide
Papamoa
Photo by Janine Trinkl
Photo by Janine Trinkl

Popular places to visit

Mount Maunganui which includes a sunset, a coastal town and general coastal views

Mount Maunganui

4.5/5(454 reviews)

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Mount Maunganui during your travels in Tauranga. Wander the area's beautiful beaches or simply enjoy one of its charming cafes.

Mount Maunganui
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

blokart Recreation Park

You can take time to visit blokart Recreation Park during your travels to Tauranga. Visit the spas and lively bars in this walkable area.

blokart Recreation Park

Looking Glass Garden

Explore the great outdoors at Looking Glass Garden, a lovely green space in Tauranga. Visit the spas and charming cafes in this walkable area.

Looking Glass Garden

Tauranga Domain

4.5/5(53 reviews)

Catch an event at Tauranga Domain during your trip to Tauranga. Visit the shops and charming cafes in this romantic area.

Tauranga Domain

Mount Maunganui Beach

4.5/5(418 reviews)

If a restful holiday is part of your travel plans, Mount Maunganui Beach might be the perfect place to visit during your trip to Mount Maunganui. Stroll along the area's seaside or simply enjoy its cafes.

Mount Maunganui Beach

Activities

Blue Inferno Crater

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

AU$208
Per adult
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
Scenic Lake McLaren Kayak Tour

Tauranga: Daytime Scenic Lake McLaren Tour

AU$145
Per adult
Tauranga: Daytime Scenic Lake McLaren Tour
Biggeset Geyser Of Southern Hemisph

MT. Maunganui and Rotorua Tour from Tauranga with Concert

AU$250
Per adult
MT. Maunganui and Rotorua Tour from Tauranga with Concert
From Tauranga: Skydive over Mount Maunganui

From Tauranga: Skydive over Mount Maunganui

AU$467
Per adult
From Tauranga: Skydive over Mount Maunganui
3hr Tauranga Sun-downer History Tour COMPLIMENTARY Wine or Beer

2hr Tauranga City Scenic History Tour

AU$50
Per adult
100% of travellers recommend
2hr Tauranga City Scenic History Tour
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Our pick of the best Papamoa Hotel Deals

Trinity Wharf Tauranga
Trinity Wharf Tauranga
4.5 out of 5
51 Dive Crescent, Tauranga
The price is AU$206 per night from 21 Dec to 22 Dec
AU$206
includes taxes & fees
21 Dec - 22 Dec
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! (985 reviews)
"Nice hotel. Perfect for a work event"

Reviewed on 13 Nov. 2024

Trinity Wharf Tauranga
Hotel Armitage and Conference Centre
Hotel Armitage and Conference Centre
3.5 out of 5
9 Willow St, Tauranga
The price is AU$149 per night from 24 Nov to 25 Nov
AU$149
includes taxes & fees
24 Nov - 25 Nov
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! (1,000 reviews)
"Was a last minute booking, a great stay!"

Reviewed on 12 Nov. 2024

Hotel Armitage and Conference Centre
Oceanside Resort & Twin Towers
Oceanside Resort & Twin Towers
4 out of 5
1 Maunganui Road, Tauranga
The price is AU$188 per night from 6 Dec to 7 Dec
AU$188
includes taxes & fees
6 Dec - 7 Dec
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly aparthotel in Tauranga. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 3 restaurants. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff ...
7.8/10 Good! (1,165 reviews)
"This property is older but clean and tidy and very spacious. The only downside this stay was when I went to the reception to ask for washing powder for the laundry I wasn't told there was a $2 charge which I would happily paid, but the day after checkout I found we were charged on our credit card. ..."

Reviewed on 12 Nov. 2024

Oceanside Resort & Twin Towers
Tasman Holiday Parks - Papamoa Beach
Tasman Holiday Parks - Papamoa Beach
4 out of 5
535 Papamoa Beach Road, Tauranga
The price is AU$154 per night from 25 Nov to 26 Nov
AU$154
includes taxes & fees
25 Nov - 26 Nov
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! (371 reviews)
"Always love staying here"

Reviewed on 19 Nov. 2024

Tasman Holiday Parks - Papamoa Beach
Ramada Resort By Wyndham Rotorua Marama
Ramada Resort By Wyndham Rotorua Marama
4 out of 5
1420 Hamurana Road, RD4, Rotorua, Mourea
The price is AU$280 per night from 26 Nov to 27 Nov
AU$280
includes taxes & fees
26 Nov - 27 Nov
Stay at this 4-star aparthotel in Mourea. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a marina. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
9/10 Wonderful! (489 reviews)
"Gorgeous view. Comfortable beds. the outside tables needed a clean."

Reviewed on 16 Nov. 2024

Ramada Resort By Wyndham Rotorua Marama
Hotel on Devonport
Hotel on Devonport
4 out of 5
72 Devonport Road, Tauranga
The price is AU$200 per night from 24 Nov to 25 Nov
AU$200
includes taxes & fees
24 Nov - 25 Nov
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Tauranga. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (999 reviews)
"Lovely stay."

Reviewed on 20 Oct. 2024

Hotel on Devonport
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Other neighbourhoods around Papamoa

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Papamoa Beach

Unique features of Papamoa Beach include the beaches and shopping. Make a stop by Papamoa Beach or Wairakei Reserve while you're exploring the area.

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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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 Tauranga Golf Club.

Welcome Bay
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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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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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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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