Papamoa Beach Travel Guide
Tauranga
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Popular places to visit
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.
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.
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.
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.
Harding Reserve
Explore the great outdoors at Harding Reserve, a lovely green space in Tauranga. Wander the beaches and seaside in the area.
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.
Things to do
Boutique tour , Mt Maunganui, NZ farm, Rotorua lakes/geothermal
Tauranga Shore Excursion: History & Kiwifruit Tasting – 4 Hours
From Tauranga: Half-Day Swimming with Dolphins Tour
Tauranga: Mount Maunganui Harbour Sightseeing Cruise
Tauranga: Daytime Scenic Lake McLaren Kayak Tour
Te Puia Geothermal, Kiwi and Māori Art
Top hotels in Papamoa Beach
Tasman Holiday Parks - Papamoa Beach
This is a lovely holiday park on a beautiful beach. The cabin was updated and very clean. Lots of amenities and really helpful staff. Will definitely be staying here again!
Reviewed on 4 Apr 2026
Pacific Palms Resort
Awesome
Reviewed on 17 Apr 2026
Energy Motor Lodge
Great location...BUT that's all that's good about this motel! Dirty overall! Mismatched+chipped crockery! Used bedsheets! Stained carpets! Unwashed floors! Battered furniture! Unmanned office! Definitely will NEVER stay again!
Reviewed on 18 Apr 2026
Pacific Park Christian Holiday Camp
Hotel on Devonport
Centrally located. Recommend.
Reviewed on 2 May 2026
City Suites Tauranga
Good size room and amenities were sufficient.
Reviewed on 30 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Papamoa Beach
Kairua
While Kairua isn't home to many top sights, Papamoa Beach and Mercury Baypark are some notable places to visit nearby.
Papamoa
While Papamoa may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Gordon Spratt Reserve and Papamoa Beach.
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.
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.
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.
Maungatapu
Maungatapu might not have many top sights, but Memorial Park and Tenpin Tauranga are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
