Papamoa Beach is a small town in New Zealand which is located on the east coast of the country and just across from Tauranga, Mount Maunganui and neighbouring town Te Puke. Papamoa is a great beach town and popular Summer holiday spot, it is great for fishing, surfing and other water sports.
What to expect.
People
Papamoa is full of nice locals with a great community. You can expect to be treated nicely when passing through as this is a tourist town.
Hiking
There are a few good hikes around the bay of plenty region but not so many within Papamoa, some include:
Check out the following:
- Kaiate Falls (Papamoa)
- Leisure Island (Mt Maunganui)
- McLaren Falls Park (Tauranga)
- Mt Maunganui (Mauao) Summit Walk (Mt Maunganui)
- Papamoa Hills (Papamoa)
- and More
Mountain & Trail Biking, Cycling
A lot of the walking tracks will double as mountain biking tracks, however, there is probably much more motocross available in Papamoa.
- Maddix Bike Park
- Amped Motos
- TECT All Terrain Park
Food
There are a lot of great places to get food in Papamoa, with a vast variety of different cuisines to match what ever you may be craving. Check out the list below to find food near you.
- Papamoa Beach Tavern ( Recommended )
- BlueBiyou Restaurant & Function Venues
- Oceans View Takeaways
- Papamoa Domain Takeaways
- Gana Cafe
- Canton Kitchen
Accommodation
There are a lot of backpackers and motels located around the city, check back soon for updates on accommodation places available.