Papamoa Travel Guide

Tauranga

Papamoa
Photo by Janine Trinkl
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Popular places to visit

Mount Maunganui showing a bay or harbour, general coastal views and a sunset

Mount Maunganui

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

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

Tauranga Domain

Mercury Baypark

Catch an event at Mercury Baypark during your trip to Tauranga. Visit the spas and charming cafes in this walkable area.

Mercury Baypark

Things to do

6hr Hobbiton Movie Set Tour - Departs Tauranga

6hr Hobbiton Movie Set Tour - Departs Tauranga

Rp2.536.838
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
6hr Hobbiton Movie Set Tour - Departs Tauranga
Mount Maunganui Hot Pools Experience

Mount Maunganui Hot Pools Experience

Rp254.663
per adult
Mount Maunganui Hot Pools Experience
Mangapapa Glowworm Canyon

Tauranga: Evening Glowworm Kayak Tour

Rp2.595.607
per adult
Tauranga: Evening Glowworm Kayak Tour
Blue Inferno Crater

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

Rp2.732.733
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
7hr Waimangu Geothermal Valley & Lake Rotomahana Tour - Departs Tauranga
Geothermal Mineral Bathing Hot Pool Experience

Geothermal Mineral Bathing Hot Pool Experience

Rp176.305
per adult
Geothermal Mineral Bathing Hot Pool Experience
6hr Rotorua Geothermal Wonderland Tour - Departs Tauranga

6hr Rotorua Geothermal Wonderland Tour - Departs Tauranga

Rp2.624.991
per adult
6hr Rotorua Geothermal Wonderland Tour - Departs Tauranga
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Top hotels in Papamoa

Hotel Armitage and Conference Centre

Hotel Armitage and Conference Centre

3.5 out of 5
9 Willow St, Tauranga
The price is Rp1.493.040 per night from 3 Aug to 4 Aug
Rp1.493.040
Rp1.716.996 total
3 Aug - 4 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star eco-certified hotel in Tauranga. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
7.8/10 Good! (1,004 reviews)
"Close to dining areas."

Reviewed on 27 Jul 2025

Hotel Armitage and Conference Centre
Hotel on Devonport

Hotel on Devonport

4 out of 5
72 Devonport Road, Tauranga
The price is Rp1.747.274 per night from 31 Jul to 1 Aug
Rp1.747.274
Rp2.009.365 total
31 Jul - 1 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Tauranga. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,004 reviews)
Always the best
"Currently doing a project in the area and staying here once a week. I cannot fault this hotel. Quiet, comfortable, great staff who are super friendly. Great car parking too."

Reviewed on 28 Jul 2025

Hotel on Devonport
Trinity Wharf Tauranga

Trinity Wharf Tauranga

4.5 out of 5
51 Dive Crescent, Tauranga
The price is Rp1.868.742 per night from 3 Aug to 4 Aug
Rp1.868.742
Rp2.149.053 total
3 Aug - 4 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Tauranga. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a marina. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property condition in ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,003 reviews)
"From my room, had stunning view overlooking Tauranga harbour. With this view alone, all I wanted to do was stay in the room. Enjoyed long soaks in spa bath and even ordering room service. Staff I had interactions with were very pleasant, helpful and provided impeccable customer service. Highly recommended ..."

Reviewed on 24 Jul 2025

Trinity Wharf Tauranga
Tasman Holiday Parks - Papamoa Beach

Tasman Holiday Parks - Papamoa Beach

4 out of 5
535 Papamoa Beach Road, Tauranga
The price is Rp1.257.154 per night from 19 Aug to 20 Aug
Rp1.257.154
Rp1.445.727 total
19 Aug - 20 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star beach holiday park in Tauranga. Enjoy free parking, a beach locale and a conference centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (414 reviews)
"We loved our stay, the views, the beautiful layout, and thankyou for putting our three parties together. We’ll be back!"

Reviewed on 21 Jul 2025

Tasman Holiday Parks - Papamoa Beach
Oceanside Resort & Twin Towers

Oceanside Resort & Twin Towers

4 out of 5
1 Maunganui Road, Tauranga
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly aparthotel in Tauranga. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 3 restaurants. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff ...
7.6/10 Good! (1,267 reviews)
Great Location
"Great location right by the main beach at Mt Maunganui. Friendly staff. Quiet."

Reviewed on 27 Jul 2025

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Oceanside Resort & Twin Towers
City Suites Tauranga

City Suites Tauranga

4.5 out of 5
32 Cameron Road, Tauranga
The price is Rp1.265.648 per night from 3 Aug to 4 Aug
Rp1.265.648
Rp1.455.495 total
3 Aug - 4 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury aparthotel in Tauranga. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (971 reviews)
"Great location for walking to The Strand for dinner and shopping in city centre. Stayed in winter and room was lovely and warm without needing the heat pump on. It was also great to have undercover parking on site."

Reviewed on 17 Jul 2025

City Suites Tauranga
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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 Mercury 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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