Kairua
Tauranga
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.
Mercury Baypark
Catch an event at Mercury Baypark during your trip to 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.
Blake Park
Explore the great outdoors at Blake Park, a lovely green space in Tauranga. Stroll along the area's beautiful beaches or simply savour its charming cafes.
Mount Hot Pools
You can take time to visit Mount Hot Pools during your travels to Tauranga. Stroll along the area's beautiful beaches or simply savour its charming cafes.
Things to do

Tauranga Harbour Scenic 1.5 Hour Historical Boat Cruise

Tauranga: Mount Maunganui Harbour Sightseeing Cruise

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

From Tauranga: Half-Day Swimming with Dolphins Tour

Rotorua via Kiwi/lakes country & a visit to iconic Whakarewarewa
Top hotels in Kairua

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

Oceanside Resort & Twin Towers
Lovely big rooms, well equipped, nice new pool and spa area. Great for families. Perfect location for town, main Mt Beach, Piolet Bay and at least 10 cafes and restaurants under the Towers. Easy underground car park.
Reviewed on 12 Mar 2026

City Suites Tauranga
The room was very clean, it was a pleasure to stay there.
Reviewed on 12 Mar 2026

Hotel Armitage and Conference Centre
Second time stayed here due to great location. Room is awesome, they kept it tidy and pleasant to stay. Unsure how long the elevator/lift renovation will finish but prepare to use the stairs temporarily or by conference area where the lift is located. Otherwise, stay was great.
Reviewed on 14 Mar 2026

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
Other neighbourhoods around Kairua

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.

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

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 Tenpin Tauranga.

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.

