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.
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.
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.
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.
Things to do
Boutique tour , Mt Maunganui, NZ farm, Rotorua lakes/geothermal
Rotorua via Kiwi/lakes country & a visit to iconic Whakarewarewa
Te Puia Geothermal, Kiwi and Māori Art (Glow worms opt. extra)
Tauranga Harbour Scenic One Hour Historical Boat Cruise
Whakarewarewa Māori Village & Geothermal (Glow worms opt. extra)
Top hotels in Papamoa
Trinity Wharf Tauranga
Best placed hotel in Tauranga/Mount area, right next to the water. Had a great room overlooking harbour. Small gripes, but, please, all quality international hotels I have used recently allow credit card authorisation on arrival by Apple Pay from phone (if your are an iPhone user). Please check and ...
Reviewed on 27 Oct 2025
Hotel on Devonport
Was noisey with the train going pass, however they did supply ear plugs for this.
Reviewed on 27 Oct 2025
Hotel Armitage and Conference Centre
Lovely staff, very clean quiet room which was spacious with comfortable bed.
Reviewed on 27 Oct 2025
Ramada Resort By Wyndham Rotorua Marama
Apartment 77 is clean with good amenities. Stairs to 1st floor bedrooms & only toilet might not be good for young kids & seniors. Unfenced jetty out the back. Scared to use washer & dryer as the provided towels smelt odd. Restaurant not open Mondays. Hot springs, geysers, mud pools, fast food & other ...
Reviewed on 30 Oct 2025
Oceanside Resort & Twin Towers
A good stay
Reviewed on 29 Oct 2025
City Suites Tauranga
This property was better than I expected. My room was lovely. light, clean and comfortable. I was exhausted after my drive when I arrived and the check help was kind and gentle with my confusion about my car number plate! I was able to sit out on the balcony and enjoy a drink. The town is becoming ...
Reviewed on 2 Nov 2025
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 Tauranga 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.
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.
