Papamoa Beach Travel Guide
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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.
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.
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.
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.
Simpson Reserve
Explore the great outdoors at Simpson Reserve, a lovely green space in Tauranga. Wander the beaches and seaside in the area.
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.
Things to do
Tauranga: Mount Maunganui Harbour Sightseeing Cruise
Tauranga Harbour Scenic 1.5 Hour Historical Boat Cruise
Rotorua via Kiwi/lakes country & a visit to iconic Whakarewarewa
Rotorua Geothermal Wonderland Tour – Departs Tauranga
Top hotels in Papamoa Beach
Tasman Holiday Parks - Papamoa Beach
This is the place that we want to come again... we arrived with a very bad weather so the warm water at the pool was so relaxing... laundry area was clean and our room is beach front so even with a storm the view is amazing! We stayed for 3 nights, room was clean, our mini kitchen is full of all ...
Reviewed on 28 Mar 2026
Ocean Front Beach Pad
The toilet never worked despite several attempts following the hosts instructions. Great view despite the bad weather. The Van needs a bit of maintenance now.
Reviewed on 25 Feb 2026
Pacific Palms Resort
Everything was good and exactly as stated. We used the pool and the hot tub. Cooked our dinner on the bbq and took it back to the apartment to eat it on the balcony (we were on the second floor overlooking the recreation area). Shopping was an easy walk. The one night stay was very easy and ...
Reviewed on 24 Mar 2026
Just a walk away from the beach! and local restaurants and bars.
Perfect for our requirements. Thank you. Easy hireage. Great location. Loved the rule/info list (very brief) so felt relaxed and did our group very well.
Reviewed on 8 Mar 2026
Very private 1 bedroom modern flat bordering reserve in very quite cul-de-sac
The accommodation was very clean and bordered on the beautiful parkland waterway that runs through Papamoa, so that we could walk all the way to the shops through the park and close enough to run to the beach in the morning. Very quiet spot
Reviewed on 25 Mar 2026
Handy 1 bedroom spot
This suited our needs perfectly. It was close to beach and shops . The driveway is tricky if you have a large vehicle but you can navigate it with care. We found the upstairs tenants quite noisy but in saying that we would stay there agai.
Reviewed on 12 Mar 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 Simpson Reserve.
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.
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