Papamoa Beach Travel Guide
Tauranga
Visit Papamoa Beach
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.
Simpson Reserve
Explore the great outdoors at Simpson Reserve, a lovely green space in Tauranga. Wander the beaches and seaside in the area.
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.
Wairakei Reserve
Explore the great outdoors at Wairakei Reserve, a lovely green space in Tauranga. Wander the beaches and seaside in the area.
Things to do
Tauranga: Mount Maunganui Harbour Sightseeing Cruise
Tauranga Harbour Scenic 1.5 Hour Historical Boat Cruise
Tauranga Shore Excursion: History & Kiwifruit Tasting – 4 Hours
Boutique tour , Mt Maunganui, NZ farm, Rotorua lakes/geothermal
Rotorua via Kiwi/lakes country & a visit to iconic Whakarewarewa
Top hotels in Papamoa Beach
Tasman Holiday Parks - Papamoa Beach
This was an incredible beach front cabin. The view was tremendous and the staff very welcoming.
Reviewed on 9 Mar 2026
Pacific Palms Resort
Lovely hotel, spacious rooms, great pool area, quiet and great location.
Reviewed on 18 Jan 2026
Hotel on Devonport
Nothing to complain!
Reviewed on 10 Mar 2026
Trinity Wharf Tauranga
It was a pleasant stay thank you
Reviewed on 8 Mar 2026
City Suites Tauranga
We rang two days before to organise an early check in. When we arrived at the agreed time, our room wasnt ready nor did reception know about the prior arrangment.
Reviewed on 8 Mar 2026
Oceanside Resort & Twin Towers
Pool, hot tub and gym were great. Room needs updating, halls are dark.
Reviewed on 7 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 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 Tenpin Tauranga and Tauranga Golf Club.
Maungatapu
Maungatapu might not have many top sights, but Tenpin Tauranga and Memorial Park are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
