Papamoa Travel Guide
Tauranga

Visit Papamoa
Things to do

Boutique tour , Mt Maunganui, NZ farm, Rotorua lakes/geothermal

Tauranga: Daytime Scenic Lake McLaren Kayak Tour

Geothermal Mineral Bathing Hot Pool Experience

Rotorua via Kiwi/lakes country & a visit to iconic Whakarewarewa

TAURANGA SHORE EXCURSION: Epic 25 min V8 Trike Tour (Tauranga)

Rotorua Cultural and Geothermal Wonderland Tour – Depart Tauranga
Top hotels in Papamoa

Trinity Wharf Tauranga
"We enjoyed our stay, very nice large rooms and the staff were vey helpful"
Reviewed on 9 Aug 2026

Hotel on Devonport
"Excellent- must go to"
Reviewed on 6 Aug 2026

Quest on Durham

Pacific Motor Inn

City Suites Tauranga
"Sport channels. Easy access and parking and easy to find"
Reviewed on 4 Aug 2026

Tasman Holiday Parks - Papamoa Beach
"The heated pool and spa were amazing, warm enough to swim for hours in winter"
Reviewed on 9 Aug 2026
Where to stay in Papamoa

Mount Maunganui
Mount Maunganui is popular for its beaches, and if you're looking for more to see and do, you might think about a trip to Pilot Bay Beach or Maunganui Beach.

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.

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 Classic Flyers NZ and Blake Park.

Bethlehem
If you're spending some time in Bethlehem, Fernland Spa and Waimarino Adventure Park are top sights worth seeing.

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 Mercury Baypark.











