Papamoa Travel Guide
Tauranga
Popular places to visit
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.
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.
Tauranga Domain
Catch an event at Tauranga Domain during your trip to Tauranga. Visit the shops and charming cafes in this romantic area.
Mercury Baypark
Catch an event at Mercury Baypark during your trip to Tauranga. Visit the spas and charming cafes in this walkable area.
Blake Park
Explore the great outdoors at Blake Park, a lovely green space in Tauranga. Stroll along the area's beautiful beaches or simply savour its charming cafes.
Mount Hot Pools
You can take time to visit Mount Hot Pools during your travels to Tauranga. Stroll along the area's beautiful beaches or simply savour its charming cafes.
Things to do
Boutique tour , Mt Maunganui, NZ farm, Rotorua lakes/geothermal
Tauranga: Daytime Scenic Lake McLaren Kayak Tour
From Tauranga: Half-Day Swimming with Dolphins Tour
Tauranga: Mount Maunganui Harbour Sightseeing Cruise
Tauranga: Evening Glowworm Kayak Tour
Wai-O-Tapu Geothermal Valley, & Hot River
Top hotels in Papamoa
Hotel on Devonport
Parking was good and secure but had trouble in initial entry
Reviewed on 9 Apr 2026
Trinity Wharf Tauranga
Nice location
Reviewed on 5 Apr 2026
Oceanside Resort & Twin Towers
Noisy room very noisy
Reviewed on 6 Apr 2026
City Suites Tauranga
Clean Undercover parking
Reviewed on 9 Apr 2026
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
Hotel Armitage and Conference Centre
Location was great, hotel was super clean and Parking is ample. Good stay overall. Just one suggestion, maybe its time for them to change their old aircon units.
Reviewed on 9 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Papamoa
Papamoa Beach
Unique features of Papamoa Beach include the beaches and shopping. Make a stop by Papamoa Beach or Bay of Plenty while you're exploring the area.
Kairua
While Kairua isn't home to many top sights, Papamoa Beach and Mercury Baypark are some notable places to visit nearby.
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.
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.
Maungatapu
Maungatapu might not have many top sights, but Memorial Park and Tenpin Tauranga are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
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.
