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.
blokart Recreation Park
You can take time to visit blokart Recreation Park during your travels to Tauranga. Visit the spas and lively bars in this walkable area.
Looking Glass Garden
Explore the great outdoors at Looking Glass Garden, a lovely green space in 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.
Mercury Baypark
Catch an event at Mercury Baypark during your trip to Tauranga. Visit the spas and charming cafes in this walkable area.
Things to do
Boutique tour , Mt Maunganui, NZ farm, Rotorua lakes/geothermal
Tauranga Harbour Scenic One Hour Historical Boat Cruise
Rotorua via Kiwi/lakes country & a visit to iconic Whakarewarewa
From Tauranga: Skydive over Mount Maunganui
Top hotels in Papamoa
Pods Retreat with friendly farm animals, Pod Retreat, with outdoor bath and farm pets.
Lovely, quiet spot. I was only there to sleep really. Arrived late, was out for work and dinner, out again early morning. Comfortable bed, and good amenities. SLate night shower pressue not great, but it did the job.Thanks.
Reviewed on 5 Oct 2025
Hotel on Devonport
Great location for all the family to have an explore around
Reviewed on 22 Oct 2025
Hotel Armitage and Conference Centre
Comfortable
Reviewed on 20 Oct 2025
Trinity Wharf Tauranga
The check in experience wasn’t very smooth as the property uses passcodes rather than tap cards. The passcode dials on the doors are very tiny. Not a major but not convenient. Also, to enable GOKI app for door unlocking, there was no booking code to be found in any email comms. Had to ask the ...
Reviewed on 24 Oct 2025
Ramada Resort By Wyndham Rotorua Marama
The lake view was very beautiful and peaceful. The unit was very clean, spacious and fully equipped. It was great for a family. The restaurant onsite was very good. The spa pool needed a good clean as it wasn't very inviting.
Reviewed on 27 Sept 2025
Oceanside Resort & Twin Towers
The location was fantastic - close to shops, beach, restaurants, Mt M. Managers (Staff) were so kind and welcoming. Will definitely stay here again when next we are in NZ.
Reviewed on 16 Oct 2025
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 Tauranga 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.
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.
