Papamoa Beach Travel Guide

Tauranga

Papamoa Beach
Photo by Janine Trinkl
Photo by Janine Trinkl

Popular places to visit

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

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.

Gordon Spratt Reserve

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.

Emerald Shores Reserve

Simpson Reserve

Explore the great outdoors at Simpson Reserve, a lovely green space in Tauranga. Wander the beaches and seaside in the area.

Simpson Reserve

Wairakei Reserve

Explore the great outdoors at Wairakei Reserve, a lovely green space in Tauranga. Wander the beaches and seaside in the area.

Wairakei Reserve

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.

Motiti Reserve

Things to do

Mangapapa Glowworm Canyon

Tauranga: Evening Glowworm Kayak Tour

£117
per adult
Tauranga: Evening Glowworm Kayak Tour
Blue Inferno Crater

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

£108
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

£104
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
6hr Hobbiton Movie Set Tour - Departs Tauranga
Scenic Walking Tour - Papamoa Hills and McLaren Falls

Scenic Short Hike Tour - Papamoa Hills and McLaren Falls

£48
per adult
Scenic Short Hike Tour - Papamoa Hills and McLaren Falls
Small Group Hobbiton Movie Set from Tauranga

Small Group Hobbiton Movie Set from Tauranga

£774
per adult
Small Group Hobbiton Movie Set from Tauranga
From Tauranga: Skydive over Mount Maunganui

From Tauranga: Skydive over Mount Maunganui

£228
per adult
From Tauranga: Skydive over Mount Maunganui
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Top hotels in Papamoa Beach

Tasman Holiday Parks - Papamoa Beach
Tasman Holiday Parks - Papamoa Beach
4 out of 5
535 Papamoa Beach Road, Tauranga
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! (408 reviews)
"Great beach views, Great pool area, close to amenities"

Reviewed on 27 Jun 2025

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Tasman Holiday Parks - Papamoa Beach
Ocean Front Beach Pad
Ocean Front Beach Pad
Papamoa
Stay at this holiday home in Tauranga. Enjoy laundry facilities, patios and cable/satellite TV service. Popular attractions Papamoa Beach and Wairakei Reserve ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (62 reviews)
Easter and downgraded cyclone Tam
"Weather was terrible but had an awesome view of the storm/ cyclone downgraded that hit. Children enjoyed the pool and facilities but because of weather was limited. Would definitely stay again"

Reviewed on 17 Apr 2025

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Ocean Front Beach Pad
Pacific Palms Resort
Pacific Palms Resort
3.5 out of 5
21 Gravatt Road, Tauranga, Bay of Plenty
The price is £113 per night from 5 Jul to 6 Jul
£113
5 Jul - 6 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star family-friendly aparthotel in Tauranga. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and an outdoor pool. Popular attractions Papamoa Beach and Wairakei ...
9/10 Wonderful! (99 reviews)
Lovely place, lovely people. Highly recommend
"The property is in a good condition, slightly dated but beautiful and comfy. The room we stayed in was well laid out, and very nice for a family visit. Overall a fantastic place to stay but absolute cherry on top was the service. The management are so kind, and thoughtful. I left them a pack of lollies ..."

Reviewed on 15 Jun 2025

Pacific Palms Resort
Beach and waffles @Papamoa
Beach and waffles @Papamoa
Bay of Plenty, Bay of Plenty
The price is £146 per night from 7 Jul to 8 Jul
£146
7 Jul - 8 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this holiday home in Tauranga. Enjoy laundry facilities and air conditioning. Popular attractions Motiti Reserve and Emerald Shores Reserve are located ...
10/10 Exceptional! (10 reviews)
Great End to our vacation to New Zealand
"Our 3 night stay was perfect. We were a family of 5 and had a great time at the beach and climbing"

Reviewed on 22 May 2025

Beach and waffles @Papamoa
Energy Motor Lodge
Energy Motor Lodge
2 out of 5
56 Domain Rd, Tauranga, Bay of Plenty
The price is £90 per night from 5 Jul to 6 Jul
£90
5 Jul - 6 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this motel in Tauranga. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and housekeeping. Popular attractions Papamoa Beach and Wairakei Reserve are located nearby.
8.2/10 Very Good! (15 reviews)
"Ideally situated for visiting friends in Papamoa and Te Puke"

Reviewed on 30 Mar 2025

Energy Motor Lodge
Very private 1 bedroom modern flat bordering reserve in very quite cul-de-sac
Very private 1 bedroom modern flat bordering reserve in very quite cul-de-sac
Papamoa, Papamoa
Stay at this guesthouse in Tauranga. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a garden and laundry facilities. Our guests praise the property condition in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (203 reviews)
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Reviewed on 5 May 2025

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Very private 1 bedroom modern flat bordering reserve in very quite cul-de-sac
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Other neighbourhoods around 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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Papamoa

While visiting Papamoa, you might make a stop by sights like Looking Glass Garden and blokart Recreation Park.

Papamoa
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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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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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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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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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