Papamoa Beach Travel Guide
Tauranga
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Popular places to visit
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.
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.
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.
Harding Reserve
Explore the great outdoors at Harding Reserve, a lovely green space in Tauranga. Wander the beaches and seaside in the area.
Simpson Reserve
Explore the great outdoors at Simpson Reserve, a lovely green space in Tauranga. Wander the beaches and seaside in the area.
Things to do
Tauranga Harbour Scenic One Hour Historical Boat Cruise
Tauranga: Mount Maunganui Hot Pools Experience
Tauranga Shore Excursion: History & Kiwifruit Tasting – 4 Hours
Boutique tour , Mt Maunganui, NZ farm, Rotorua lakes/geothermal
Top hotels in Papamoa Beach
Tasman Holiday Parks - Papamoa Beach
Loved it soooo much, we will be back again
Reviewed on 6 Jan 2026
Pacific Palms Resort
Lovely hotel, spacious rooms, great pool area, quiet and great location.
Reviewed on 18 Jan 2026
Energy Motor Lodge
Highly recommend this place!
Reviewed on 18 Aug 2025
Hotel on Devonport
Yes room wsd hood size and very clean
Reviewed on 18 Jan 2026
Hotel Armitage and Conference Centre
Breakfast was great and room was spacious
Reviewed on 17 Jan 2026
Trinity Wharf Tauranga
Great amenities and location. We are in the restaurant a few times, used the pool and gym too. Good location for sporting events at the Domain.
Reviewed on 11 Jan 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 visiting Papamoa, you might make a stop by sights like blokart Recreation Park and Looking Glass Garden.
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 Tauranga Golf Club.
Maungatapu
Maungatapu might not have many top sights, but Memorial Park and Tenpin Tauranga are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
