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.
Mercury Baypark
Catch an event at Mercury Baypark during your trip to 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.
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
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
Pods Retreat with friendly farm animals, Pod Retreat, with outdoor bath and farm pets.
Tidy, lovely property, helpful host. Unfortunately short stay so unable to make the most of all that was on offer
Reviewed on 3 Nov 2025
Hotel on Devonport
It’s great and great location.
Reviewed on 29 Mar 2026
Trinity Wharf Tauranga
This hotel is a little older-looking than the pictures. The room was dated. The view was stunning. The gym was well-equipped. The pool was nice, but again a little dated. The staff were very friendly and helpful.
Reviewed on 24 Mar 2026
Oceanside Resort & Twin Towers
room clean although needs refurbishing. some unusual requirements such as will be charged $30-50 if dishes not washed. carpark spaces are very narrow
Reviewed on 28 Mar 2026
City Suites Tauranga
Nice and clean and comfortable
Reviewed on 25 Mar 2026
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
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.