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 lively bars 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 family-friendly 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$221
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
7hr Waimangu Geothermal Valley & Lake Rotomahana Tour - Departs Tauranga
Rotorua Highlights Tour

Tauranga Shore Excursion: Rotorua Highlights Tour

AU$162
per adult
Tauranga Shore Excursion: Rotorua Highlights Tour
6hr Hobbiton Movie Set Tour

6hr Hobbiton Movie Set Tour - Departs Tauranga

AU$212
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
6hr Hobbiton Movie Set 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
6hr Rotorua Geothermal Wonderland Tour

6hr Rotorua Geothermal Wonderland Tour - Departs Tauranga

AU$215
per adult
6hr Rotorua Geothermal Wonderland Tour - Departs Tauranga
ORCA pods make a stop in the Bay

Dolphin & Wildlife Encounters

AU$158
per adult
Dolphin & Wildlife Encounters
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Our pick of the best Papamoa Hotel Deals

Relaxed Pod Living in Papamoa countryside with pet farm animals
Relaxed Pod Living in Papamoa countryside with pet farm animals
Papamoa
The price is AU$249 per night from 4 Mar to 5 Mar
AU$249
includes taxes & fees
4 Mar - 5 Mar
Stay at this cabin in Tauranga. Enjoy free WiFi, patios, and air conditioning. Popular attractions blokart Recreation Park and Looking Glass Garden are located ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (17 reviews)
Happy Farm Life
"We really loved our stay here! My friend and I wanted to be around sheep during our NZ adventure, and this was perfect for us. It was fun to meet the animals and get to feed them. The fresh eggs were delicious! The location is excellent- you get a peaceful farm setting yet only about 10 minutes from ..."

Reviewed on 13 Feb. 2025

Relaxed Pod Living in Papamoa countryside with pet farm animals
Trinity Wharf Tauranga
Trinity Wharf Tauranga
4.5 out of 5
51 Dive Crescent, Tauranga
The price is AU$210 per night from 1 Apr to 2 Apr
AU$210
includes taxes & fees
1 Apr - 2 Apr
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)
"Wonderful location, great outdoor indoor flow, quiet and peaceful Staff very attentive"

Reviewed on 24 Feb. 2025

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$158 per night from 23 Mar to 24 Mar
AU$158
includes taxes & fees
23 Mar - 24 Mar
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 ...
7.8/10 Good! (1,003 reviews)
"Great stay here, room was much better than I expected. Bathroom is a bit old-fashioned but very clean and tidy plus a spa bath!! Staff were friendly and helpful, easy parking. Conveniently close to the motorway, a bit noisy because of this though"

Reviewed on 26 Feb. 2025

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$210 per night from 24 Mar to 25 Mar
AU$210
includes taxes & fees
24 Mar - 25 Mar
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 ...
7.6/10 Good! (1,208 reviews)
"friendly staff good location ideal for short stay. was a little noisy with landscaping work below our apartment from early morning. otherwise we enjoyed the stay."

Reviewed on 20 Feb. 2025

Oceanside Resort & Twin Towers
City Suites Tauranga
City Suites Tauranga
4.5 out of 5
32 Cameron Road, Tauranga
The price is AU$134 per night from 9 Mar to 10 Mar
AU$134
includes taxes & fees
9 Mar - 10 Mar
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury aparthotel in Tauranga. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (914 reviews)
"All good, no complaints about anything except had trouble finding how to get onto TV programmes!"

Reviewed on 18 Feb. 2025

City Suites Tauranga
Hotel on Devonport
Hotel on Devonport
4 out of 5
72 Devonport Road, Tauranga
The price is AU$209 per night from 2 Mar to 3 Mar
AU$209
includes taxes & fees
2 Mar - 3 Mar
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! (1,002 reviews)
"I think it was great 👍"

Reviewed on 22 Feb. 2025

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 Memorial Park and Tenpin Tauranga.

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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