Papamoa Beach

Tauranga

Papamoa Beach
Photo by Janine Trinkl
Photo by Janine Trinkl

Popular places to visit

Papamoa Beach

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.

Papamoa Beach

Emerald Shores Reserve

Explore the great outdoors at Emerald Shores Reserve, a lovely green space in Tauranga. Wander the beaches and seaside in the area.

Emerald Shores Reserve

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.

Motiti Reserve

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.

Gordon Spratt Reserve

Simpson Reserve

Explore the great outdoors at Simpson Reserve, a lovely green space in Tauranga. Wander the beaches and seaside in the area.

Simpson Reserve

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.

Taylor Reserve

Things to do

Tauranga Harbour Scenic One Hour Historical Boat Cruise

Tauranga Harbour Scenic One Hour Historical Boat Cruise

€20
per adult
Tauranga Harbour Scenic One Hour Historical Boat Cruise
Rotorua via Kiwi/lakes country & a visit to iconic Whakarewarewa

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

€116
per adult
Rotorua via Kiwi/lakes country & a visit to iconic Whakarewarewa
Mt Maunganui main beach

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

€94
per adult
Boutique tour , Mt Maunganui, NZ farm, Rotorua lakes/geothermal
6hr Rotorua Geothermal Wonderland Tour - Departs Tauranga

Rotorua Geothermal Wonderland Tour – Departs Tauranga

€133
per adult
Rotorua Geothermal Wonderland Tour – Departs Tauranga
Tauranga Daytime Scenic Lake McLaren Tour

Tauranga Daytime Scenic Lake McLaren Tour

€87
per adult
Tauranga Daytime Scenic Lake McLaren Tour
Tauranga: Evening Glowworm Kayak Tour

Tauranga: Evening Glowworm Kayak Tour

€139
per adult
Tauranga: Evening Glowworm Kayak Tour
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Top hotels in Papamoa Beach

Tasman Holiday Parks - Papamoa Beach

Tasman Holiday Parks - Papamoa Beach

4 out of 5
535 Papamoa Beach Road, Tauranga
The price is €79 per night from 19 Oct to 20 Oct
€79
per night
19 Oct - 20 Oct
Stay at this 4-star beach holiday park in Tauranga. Enjoy free parking, a beach locale, and a conference center. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (429 reviews)
"Excellent cabin. Nice pool area."

Reviewed on 3 Oct 2025

Tasman Holiday Parks - Papamoa Beach
Pacific Palms Resort

Pacific Palms Resort

3.5 out of 5
21 Gravatt Road, Tauranga, Bay of Plenty
The price is €157 per night from 6 Oct to 7 Oct
€157
per night
6 Oct - 7 Oct
Stay at this 3.5-star family-friendly aparthotel in Tauranga. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a garden. Popular attractions Papamoa Beach and Wairakei Reserve ...
9/10 Wonderful! (104 reviews)
"Loveky property with a true resort feeling & amenities. Very friendly & helpful staff. Its location is fantastic."

Reviewed on 11 Aug 2025

Pacific Palms Resort
Ocean Front Beach Pad

Ocean Front Beach Pad

Papamoa
Stay at this vacation home in Tauranga. Enjoy laundry facilities, patios, and cable/satellite TV service. Popular attractions Papamoa Beach and Wairakei Reserve ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (63 reviews)
"Great experience of not "camping" but also not "hoteling". Had fun with the kids, million dollar views and fantastic facilities at the campground. can get a bit cold in the awning outside of summer so would recommend taking warm blankets (we went and purchased a heater which was perfect). Overall ..."

Reviewed on 21 Sept 2025

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Ocean Front Beach Pad
Just a walk away from the beach! and local restaurants and bars.

Just a walk away from the beach! and local restaurants and bars.

Papamoa
Stay at this vacation home in Tauranga. Enjoy laundry facilities, in-room fireplaces, and a hot tub. Popular attractions Papamoa Beach and Wairakei Reserve are ...
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Just a walk away from the beach! and local restaurants and bars.
Energy Motor Lodge

Energy Motor Lodge

2 out of 5
56 Domain Rd, Tauranga, Bay of Plenty
The price is €107 per night from 6 Oct to 7 Oct
€107
per night
6 Oct - 7 Oct
Stay at this motel in Tauranga. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and housekeeping. Popular attractions Papamoa Beach and Wairakei Reserve are located nearby.
8.2/10 Very Good! (18 reviews)
"Highly recommend this place!"

Reviewed on 18 Aug 2025

Energy Motor Lodge
Very private 1 bedroom modern flat bordering reserve in very quite cul-de-sac

Very private 1 bedroom modern flat bordering reserve in very quite cul-de-sac

Papamoa
The price is €94 per night from 6 Oct to 7 Oct
€94
per night
6 Oct - 7 Oct
Stay at this guesthouse in Tauranga. Enjoy free WiFi, a garden, and laundry facilities. Our guests praise the property condition in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (205 reviews)
"We really enjoyed our weekend away, lovely and clean everything we needed and more. Path from our unit into the park and then across the road to the beach. Would love to come back again . Thankyou"

Reviewed on 14 Sept 2025

Very private 1 bedroom modern flat bordering reserve in very quite cul-de-sac
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Other neighbourhoods around Papamoa Beach

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Kairua

While Kairua isn't home to many top sights, Papamoa Beach and Mercury Baypark are some notable places to visit nearby.

Kairua
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Papamoa

While visiting Papamoa, you might make a stop by sights like blokart Recreation Park and Looking Glass Garden.

Papamoa
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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.

Omanu
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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.

Matapihi
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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.

Welcome Bay
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Maungatapu

Maungatapu might not have many top sights, but Memorial Park and Tenpin Tauranga are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Maungatapu

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