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

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

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

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 walkable 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

6hr Rotorua Geothermal Wonderland Tour - Departs Tauranga

6hr Rotorua Geothermal Wonderland Tour - Departs Tauranga

AU$220
per adult
6hr Rotorua Geothermal Wonderland Tour - Departs Tauranga
Small Group Hobbiton Movie Set from Tauranga

Small Group Hobbiton Movie Set from Tauranga

AU$1,610
per adult
Small Group Hobbiton Movie Set from Tauranga
TAURANGA SHORE EXCURSION: V8 TRIKE - Tauranga City Tour

TAURANGA SHORE EXCURSION: V8 TRIKE - 1.5 hour City Sites

AU$621
per traveller
TAURANGA SHORE EXCURSION: V8 TRIKE - 1.5 hour City Sites
Blue Inferno Crater

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

AU$225
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
7hr Waimangu Geothermal Valley & Lake Rotomahana Tour - Departs Tauranga
6hr Hobbiton Movie Set Tour - Departs Tauranga

6hr Hobbiton Movie Set Tour - Departs Tauranga

AU$216
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
6hr Hobbiton Movie Set Tour - Departs Tauranga
Rotorua via Kiwi/lakes country & a visit to iconic Whakarewarewa

Rotorua via Kiwi/lakes country & a visit to iconic Whakarewarewa

AU$264
per adult
Rotorua via Kiwi/lakes country & a visit to iconic Whakarewarewa
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Our pick of the best Papamoa Hotel Deals

Pod Retreat in Papamoa countryside with firepit, outdoor bath & pet farm animals
Pod Retreat in Papamoa countryside with firepit, outdoor bath & pet farm animals
Papamoa
The price is AU$225 per night from 12 June to 13 June
AU$225
12 June - 13 June
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this cabin in Tauranga. Enjoy free WiFi, a garden, and laundry facilities. Popular attractions blokart Recreation Park and Looking Glass Garden are located ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (23 reviews)
Need A Cosy Place To Stay & Love Farm Animals
"Lovely, clean and cozy place to stay.Perfect for a couple or small family. Have the seperate bathroom and kitchen pods is quite a fun and we feel it added to the experience of the stay. Loved getting to be in amongst all the animals. Made the stay really memorable. Highly Recommend!"

Reviewed on 7 May 2025

Pod Retreat in Papamoa countryside with firepit, outdoor bath & pet farm animals
Hotel on Devonport
Hotel on Devonport
4 out of 5
72 Devonport Road, Tauranga
The price is AU$176 per night from 14 June to 15 June
AU$176
14 June - 15 June
includes taxes & fees
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! (1,005 reviews)
"Very nice hotel with good f"

Reviewed on 8 Jun. 2025

Hotel on Devonport
Trinity Wharf Tauranga
Trinity Wharf Tauranga
4.5 out of 5
51 Dive Crescent, Tauranga
The price is AU$196 per night from 29 June to 30 June
AU$196
29 June - 30 June
includes taxes & fees
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! (1,001 reviews)
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Reviewed on 6 Jun. 2025

Trinity Wharf Tauranga
Oceanside Resort & Twin Towers
Oceanside Resort & Twin Towers
4 out of 5
1 Maunganui Road, Tauranga
The price is AU$167 per night from 15 June to 16 June
AU$167
15 June - 16 June
includes taxes & fees
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! (1,249 reviews)
"Just looking a bit dated now esp bathroom"

Reviewed on 3 Jun. 2025

Oceanside Resort & Twin Towers
Hotel Armitage and Conference Centre
Hotel Armitage and Conference Centre
3.5 out of 5
9 Willow St, Tauranga
The price is AU$163 per night from 22 June to 23 June
AU$163
22 June - 23 June
includes taxes & fees
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! (1,001 reviews)
"Great last minute stay - beds were comfy, showers were great and we enjoyed breakfast! The staff was also great and super helful."

Reviewed on 9 Jun. 2025

Hotel Armitage and Conference Centre
Tasman Holiday Parks - Papamoa Beach
Tasman Holiday Parks - Papamoa Beach
4 out of 5
535 Papamoa Beach Road, Tauranga
The price is AU$95 per night from 12 June to 13 June
AU$95
12 June - 13 June
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! (405 reviews)
"Absolutely loved my stay beautiful location beach views from the back door and pool views from front deck. Spacious Childrens play area large heated pool outdoor chess set. Picturesque. Facilities inside apartment excellent clean tidy modern can sleep up to 6 comfortably. Friendly helpful staff. ..."

Reviewed on 10 Jun. 2025

Tasman Holiday Parks - Papamoa Beach
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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 Gordon Spratt 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 Blake Park and Mount Maunganui Golf Club.

Omanu

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